Superintendent of Public Instruction - Compensation Adjustments
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 0.0 | 1,105,689 | 0 | 1,105,689 |
| 2019-21 Maintenance Level | 0.0 | 1,120,585 | 0 | 1,120,585 |
| Difference from 2017-19 | 0.0 | 14,896 | 0 | 14,896 |
| % Change from 2017-19 | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
2019-21 Policy Other Changes |
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| Health Benefit Rate Adjustment | 0.0 | (37,191) | 0 | (37,191) |
| Allocated FTEs for ESDs | 0.0 | 304 | 0 | 304 |
| Student Mental Health & Safety | 0.0 | 105 | 0 | 105 |
| School Nurse Corps | 0.0 | 107 | 0 | 107 |
| Transportation Base Adjustment | 0.0 | 600 | 0 | 600 |
| 2019-21 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | (36,075) | 0 | (36,075) |
2019-21 Policy Comp Changes |
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| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 253 | 0 | 253 |
| 2019-21 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 253 | 0 | 253 |
2019-21 Policy Transfers Changes |
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| ESIT Program Transfer | 0.0 | (4,849) | 0 | (4,849) |
| 2019-21 Policy Transfers Changes Total | 0.0 | (4,849) | 0 | (4,849) |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | (40,671) | 0 | (40,671) |
| 2019-21 Policy Level | 0.0 | 1,079,914 | 0 | 1,079,914 |
| Difference from 2017-19 | 0.0 | (25,775) | 0 | (25,775) |
| % Change from 2017-19 | 0.0% | (2.3%) | 0.0% | (2.3%) |
Policy Changes
Health Benefit Rate Adjustment
Funding is adjusted based on updated rates for fiscal year 2021 for the School Employees' Benefits Board program. Modeling for prior rate estimates used assumptions based on experience from the Public Employees' Benefits Board, the adjusted rate incorporates new data from SEBB open enrollment especially regarding plan choice and demographic information. Enrollment information is subject to change pending final verification and resolution of on-going appeals. (General Fund - State, WA Opportunity Pathways Account - State)
Allocated FTEs for ESDs
Funding is provided for compensation adjustments to the Educational Service District FTE staff who were previously allocated with pass-through funding. (General Fund - State)
Student Mental Health & Safety
Funding is provided for compensation adjustments for the 13.5 additional FTE staff providing regional support for the statewide student mental health and safety network. (General Fund - State)
School Nurse Corps
Funding is provided for compensation adjustments to the increased nurses and support staff for the School Nurse Corps program. (General Fund - State)
Transportation Base Adjustment
Funding is provided to incorporate an increase in the prior year pupil transportation base over the amount that was assumed in the biennial budget. A large portion of pupil transportation expenditures is attributed to compensation. (General Fund - State, WA Opportunity Pathways Account - State)
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase
For eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, this item provides an increase of 1.5 percent, up to a maximum of $22 per month. (General Fund - State, WA Opportunity Pathways Account - State)
ESIT Program Transfer
Funding for payments to providers for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program is transferred to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families beginning September 1, 2020. (General Fund - State)
