STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27167
This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Office of the State Board of Education. It appropriates
a total of $15,357,400 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 35.25. For benefit
costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP;
provides a 5.5% increase for the employer's share of PERSI contributions; and temporarily reduces the rate
agencies pay the Division of Human Resources for its services. Inflationary adjustments include $28,100 for
membership dues. Funding for replacement items includes $53,500 for the replacement of office computer
equipment. For statewide cost allocation, $186,100 is provided. The bill also provides funding for the
equivalent of a 3% change in employee compensation for permanent employees, with a minimum increase
of $550 for each employee and the remaining amount to be distributed based on merit. The bill funds five
line items, which provide 1.00 FTP and $108,400 for the Associate Academic Officer, $20,000 for Career
Information System Enhancements, $263,000 for Master Educator Premium Portfolio review, $100,000 for
the K-12 Task Force, and $100,000 for external program evaluations.
FISCAL NOTE
FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2019 Original Appropriation 34.25 6,374,900 6,846,200 2,740,100 15,961,200
Reappropriation 0.00 0 176,900 6,534,700 6,711,600
FY 2019 Total Appropriation 34.25 6,374,900 7,023,100 9,274,800 22,672,800
Removal of Onetime Expenditures 0.00 (299,500) (176,900) (6,534,700) (7,011,100)
Base Adjustments 0.00 (1,250,000) 0 0 (1,250,000)
FY 2020 Base 34.25 4,825,400 6,846,200 2,740,100 14,411,700
Benefit Costs 0.00 (2,200) 400 0 (1,800)
Inflationary Adjustments 0.00 28,100 0 0 28,100
Replacement Items 0.00 12,600 40,900 0 53,500
Statewide Cost Allocation 0.00 186,100 0 0 186,100
Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 73,700 10,600 4,100 88,400
FY 2020 Program Maintenance 34.25 5,123,700 6,898,100 2,744,200 14,766,000
1. Associate Chief Academic Officer 1.00 108,400 0 0 108,400
3. Career Info System Enhancements 0.00 20,000 0 0 20,000
5. Master Ed Premium Portfolio Review 0.00 263,000 0 0 263,000
7. K-12 Task Force 0.00 100,000 0 0 100,000
8. External Program Evaluations 0.00 0 100,000 0 100,000
FY 2020 Total 35.25 5,615,100 6,998,100 2,744,200 15,357,400
Chg from FY 2019 Orig Approp 1.00 (759,800) 151,900 4,100 (603,800)
% Chg from FY 2019 Orig Approp. 2.9% (11.9%) 2.2% 0.1% (3.8%)
Contact:
Janet E Jessup
Budget and Policy Analysis
(208) 334-4730
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 H0297