State Aid allocations showed an increase from $3,032.20 to $3,419.80 per WADM, and there are a few things to consider when evaluating the increase's effect:
State Aid allocations showed an increase from $3,032.20 to $3,419.80 per WADM, and there are a few things to consider when evaluating the increase's effect:
We continue to help schools with calculating pay raises, so if you would like to have us work with you, please let us know so we can schedule some time.
The current state collections are still doing extremely well. We haven't published a July finance report due to OMES waiting to publish an end-of-year financial report. However, we will publish one as soon as we get the data. The State Treasurer’s report shows strong growth over the previous year’s
collections. We also know that the 1017 Fund showed strong growth over the past two years. These are all positive signs for state-level education funding.
Also, we have scheduled encumbrance/treasurer trainings for FY19. If you would like to set up a training for you and other area schools at no charge, we will come out to you and even provide lunch. We do get the SDE's input on various points of emphasis for our training. The first one of the year is scheduled at Ft Supply on August 14.
We are also working to put as much board training online as possible. This is also free for members, and we will be adding all the required topics. This process does take a little time, though, so please be patient. If there is specific area that you think your board needs, please contact us and we will try to accommodate the
request with an in-person training.
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From what I’ve seen in the news and on social media, it would appear we’re entering a new era—or perhaps repeating a bygone era—in our country where walkouts, protests and strikes are becoming popular methods of choice for those wishing to be heard regarding various issues.
A collection of Oklahoma education-related news of the week.
The numbers from the State Land Commission were posted on Friday of last week, and we are finishing the chargeable report to be released this week.
It’s official: summer is here! Hopefully, you are looking forward to some well-deserved downtime with your family and with colleagues. Not being a warm weather fan, I am already looking forward to the fall with its college football and Indian tacos at the Oklahoma State Fair.
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