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MEMPSA Legislative Update…
The Governor’s Executive Proposed Budget provides increases in the school aid foundation allowance and several categorical grants yet at the same time strips away some of the 2015 surplus in the school aid fund to help to cover the state’s general fund shortfall. Please note that this is just the beginning of the budget process to include hearings in both the House and Senate. This will be a process likely finished in June with an important Safe Roads election held in May.
The Governor’s budget also has a strong commitment to children in poverty, early literacy, workforce development, and meeting obligations regarding unfunded MPSERS liabilities.
The $13.9 billion FY ’16 School Aid Budget increases include:
- $108 million ($75) per student foundation allowance, raising the Minimum to $7,326 and the Basic grant to $8,174 per student.
- $960 million increase for MPSERS payments to cover the Accrued Liability in MPSERS.
- $409 million (an increase of $100 million) for “at risk” funding to address early literacy and college-career readiness;
- $250 million in Great Start Preschool Programs;
- $75 million (an increase of $71 million) to support distressed districts;
- $48 million in state/federal funds to support interventions to improve early literacy; 3d Grade Reading Initiative
- $30 million ($20 per pupil) for districts who implement “best practices”;
- $25 million in technology infrastructure grants; and
- $15 million to implement teacher and administrator evaluations.
Legislative Update
This Week in Lansing Both Chambers of the Legislature have been preparing policy agendas that include numerous educational issues. Last week we reported the Senate is focused on 3rd Grade Reading, Financial Early Warning System, Evaluations, and matching up Education with Skilled Trades and Work force development. House Speaker Cotter has announced Education Policy inclusive […]
ADSA Meeting and Election Tomorrow
Just a friendly reminder… The General Membership meeting for January will take place tomorrow; Tuesday, January 27th @ Nowlin Elementary School from 4 – 5 p.m. We are also holding a special election on January 27th, too. The polls will be open from 3 – 5:30 p.m. and voting will take place in the media […]
Wishes to everyone for a relaxing, fun-filled break!
Contributions for Hold Harmless Renewal
Brian is looking to the ADSA to help raise funds to offset campaign costs for the recently passed Hold Harmless Renewal Bond. These funds cannot be contributed by our union, so we are asking for any donation amount from ADSA members. Contributions (cash or check) can be given directly to Brian. Checks can be made […]
ADSA Reminders
Please remember that each ADSA member is entitled to $90 toward a professional affiliation or subscription. If you haven’t already done so, please submit your completed application or your paid receipt to Rita Rauch (Nowlin Elementary School) for payment. Next ADSA Meeting will be held Monday, November 17th starting at 4:00 pm at Bryant Middle […]
ADSA Reminders
The end of the year is quickly approaching, so please remember to: RSVP to Irene Lake for the End-of-the-Year ADSA gathering by tomorrow, June 4th Send nominations of ADSA Members of the Year to Dan Hartley Sign up for the annual ADSA Golf outing with Dan Hartley Return dues option to Rita Rauch
Important Benefit Information…
GALLAGHER BENEFITS Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for all employees are administered by Gallagher Benefits. They have offices at the DFT Building at 15250 Mercantile Drive, Dearborn, MI 48120 and can be reached at 313.982.3292 and/or the DSEHP Benefit Call Center at 888.222.4309. OPEN ENROLLMENT STARTS MAY 15, 2014 Open Enrollment for all employees starts […]
General Membership Meeting Tonight
Friendly reminder that there is a general membership meeting tonight from 4:00 – 5:30 pm at Howard Elementary School. Hope to see you there!
Professional Affiliations
Please remember that each ADSA member is entitled to $90 toward a professional affiliation or subscription. If you haven’t already done so, please submit your completed application or your paid receipt to Rita Rauch (Nowlin Elementary School) for payment.