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Gain insights into the local impact of the state budget through discussions with experts in education, governance, and finance. Discover how budget decisions influence your community and participate in informed discussions about future actions.
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A Citizens Guide to the Local Impact of the State Budget April 29, 2013 Welcome John Nichols, Moderator Citizens for a Strong Oshkosh Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
A Citizens Guide to the Local Impact of the State Budget April 29, 2013 Student Welcome Jordan Schettle, OSA Vice President Pro Tempore Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
Welcome • Sponsors • Citizens for a Strong Oshkosh • Oshkosh Student Association • The Oshkosh Scene Newspaper • League of Women Voters of Winnebago County • Winnebago County Labor Council CSO Citizens for a Strong Oshkosh Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
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Todd Berry President Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance The Context and the Condition of Wisconsin’s 2013-2015 Biennial Budget Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
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Mark Rohloff • City Manager • City of Oshkosh • State Revenue – Impact on General Fund • What Oshkosh has done to respond • Collective Bargaining Exemptions • 5-Year Trend: Revenues & Expenditures • Transit out of Gas Tax Fund • Continuing Infrastructure Needs Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
Melissa Kohn • Campus Administrator • Fox Valley Technical College • Property Tax Levy • General & Categorical Aid • Performance-based Funding • Transferable General Education Core • Financial Aid for Students • Veteran’s Tuition Remission • AB 14 & SB 23 ~ Workforce Training Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
Stan Mack • Superintendent • Oshkosh Area School District • School Funding • The Oshkosh Story • School Voucher Impact on Oshkosh • Strategic Planning Update Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
Slide 1/8 The Oshkosh Story Total Cost Per Member: Cost for each student for one year Comparable Districts: Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Janesville, LaCrosse, Manitowoc, Neenah, Sheboygan, Stevens Point and Wausau Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
Slide 2/8 The Oshkosh Story Mill Rate: dollars of tax per $1,000 of equalized value. If we tax the average we would realize $5-$6 million additional revenue annually. Comparable Districts: Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Janesville, LaCrosse, Manitowoc, Neenah, Sheboygan, Stevens Point and Wausau Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
Slide 3/8 The Oshkosh Story Equalized Value per Member: District-wide property value for each student Comparable Districts: Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Janesville, LaCrosse, Manitowoc, Neenah, Sheboygan, Stevens Point and Wausau Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
Slide 4/8 Historical/Anticipated Reductions Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
Slide 5/8 First Projection Model ($0/pupil R.L.) Next 5 Years Per Pupil Revenue Limit Increase: $0, $0, $0, $0, $0 Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
Slide 6/8 Second Projection Model ($100/pupil R.L.) Next 5 Years Per Pupil Revenue Limit Increase: $100, $100, $100, $100, $100 Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
Slide 7/8 Third Projection Model ($150/pupil R.L.) Next 5 Years Per Pupil Revenue Limit Increase: $150, $150, $200, $200, $200 Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
Slide 8/8 Two Different 5-Year Scenarios Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
Richard Wells • Chancellor • UW Oshkosh • Focus on Student Success & Educational Quality • Tuition, Access & Affordability • Dual Focus: Workforce Development & Economic Development • Regional Focus: Applied Engineering • Compelling Priority: Need for Competitive Compensation Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
Mark Harris • County Executive • Winnebago County • Levy limit modifications • Child support enforcement funding • Courts funding • GPR concerns Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
Questions, Discussion • & Reflection • Comments • Suggestions • Observations • Reactions • Next Steps Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013
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A Citizens Guide to the Local Impact of the State Budget April 29, 2013 Special Thanks: Andy Radig & Scott Williams Oshkosh Community Media Services (OCMS) Citizens Guide to the State Budget ~ April 29, 2013