STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS26996
This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Division of Administrators for the Public Schools
Educational Support Program. It appropriates $98,570,500 ongoing from the General Fund. This division
provides funding for superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals, supervisors,
and coordinators. This budget includes $498,400 for benefit costs, $2,829,100 for a 3% base salary
increase, and $1,518,300 for nondiscretionary adjustments that include estimated enrollment growth of 254
mid-term support units and an increase for the statewide education and experience index for salary-based
apportionment. All funds are ongoing from the General Fund and this appropriation results in a 5.2%
increase over the previous year.
FISCAL NOTE
FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2019 Original Appropriation 0.00 93,724,700 0 0 93,724,700
FY 2020 Base 0.00 93,724,700 0 0 93,724,700
Benefit Costs 0.00 498,400 0 0 498,400
Public School Salary Change 0.00 2,829,100 0 0 2,829,100
Nondiscretionary Adjustments 0.00 1,518,300 0 0 1,518,300
FY 2020 Program Maintenance 0.00 98,570,500 0 0 98,570,500
FY 2020 Total 0.00 98,570,500 0 0 98,570,500
Chg from FY 2019 Orig Approp 0.00 4,845,800 0 0 4,845,800
% Chg from FY 2019 Orig Approp. 5.2% 5.2%
PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION FISCAL NOTE
Statutory Requirements FY 2019 FY 2020
Salary-Based Apportionment $78,370,400 $82,022,500
State Paid Employee Benefits $14,702,300 $15,896,000
Continuous Improvement Plans $652,000 $652,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS PER YEAR $93,724,700 $98,570,500
Contact:
Robyn Lockett
Budget and Policy Analysis
(208) 334-4745
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note H0219


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-1004E