The 2012 Executive Budget Document
Department of Education, Central Office Operations
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Education is to lead and facilitate the development and implementation of a quality public education system that meets the needs of students and assists them in becoming educated, productive, and responsible citizens.
Operating Budget Summary
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Personnel Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Appropriation | $ 52,142,706 | $ 65,276,490 | $ 30,258,298 |
| 2010 Appropriation | $ 49,646,001 | $ 65,881,378 | $ 30,801,534 |
| 2011 Appropriation | $ 49,883,183 | $ 45,077,378 | $ 19,879,856 |
| 2012 Appropriation | $ 49,344,671 | $ 45,077,378 | $ 19,503,197 |
| 2013 Base Budget | $ 49,344,671 | $ 45,077,378 | $ 19,503,197 |
| 2013 Addenda | $ (351,634) | $ 127,311 | $ (751,781) |
| 2013 Total | $ 48,993,037 | $ 45,204,689 | $ 18,751,416 |
| 2014 Base Budget | $ 49,344,671 | $ 45,077,378 | $ 19,503,197 |
| 2014 Addenda | $ (862,991) | $ 127,311 | $ (751,781) |
| 2014 Total | $ 48,481,680 | $ 45,204,689 | $ 18,751,416 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Total Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Appropriation | 141.50 | 175.50 | 317.00 |
| 2010 Appropriation | 141.50 | 175.50 | 317.00 |
| 2011 Appropriation | 139.50 | 177.50 | 317.00 |
| 2012 Appropriation | 136.00 | 178.50 | 314.50 |
| 2013 Base Budget | 136.00 | 178.50 | 314.50 |
| 2013 Addenda | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2013 Total | 136.00 | 178.50 | 314.50 |
| 2014 Base Budget | 136.00 | 178.50 | 314.50 |
| 2014 Addenda | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2014 Total | 136.00 | 178.50 | 314.50 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Eliminate Virginia Career VIEW fundingEliminates funding for the Virginia Career VIEW (Vital Information for Education and Work) program. Virginia Career VIEW is a web-based career exploration and educational planning system for grades K-8, provided through Virginia Tech.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ (296,000) $ (296,000)
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Transfer general fund positions to nongeneral fund resourcesTransfers general fund support for two positions to nongeneral fund resources. Also, transfers half of the general fund support for one position to nongeneral fund resources.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ (271,305) $ (271,305)
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Eliminate agency video studio in Monroe BuildingEliminates agency space in the basement level of the James Monroe Building that houses a video recording studio. The agency will relocate a scaled-down version of the studio to existing agency space and utilize external providers for other video production needs. Agency rent costs are reduced accordingly.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ (19,358) $ (19,358)
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Reduce membership funding and eliminate positionEliminates funding for the general fund position that supports the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ (130,000) $ (130,000)
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Increase academic review fundingProvides additional funding for academic reviews due to an increase in the number of schools that are not fully accredited. The agency contracts with private firms to conduct these reviews.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 499,777 $ 0
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Adjust funding to reflect changes in rent charges at the seat of governmentProvides additional funding to cover the general fund share of increased rent charges at the seat of government. The rent rate increase, the first in six years, results from additional costs to maintain facilities.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 79,904 $ 106,539
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Adjust funding to reflect changes in information technology and telecommunication chargesAdjusts the agency's budget for the general fund share of information technology and telecommunication charges based on changes in utilization, services, and rate changes approved by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission on July 1, 2010, and September 1, 2011.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 86,368 $ 86,368
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Reduce funding for the student longitudinal data system (EIMS)Reduces funding for the student longitudinal data system (EIMS) by delaying maintenance and enhancement of the system by one year.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ (100,000) $ 0
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Distribute Central Appropriation amounts to agency budgetsAdjusts the agency budget to reflect amounts moved to or from Central Appropriations to cover the costs of items such as changes in retirement and other benefit contribution rates, as well as the distribution of other centrally funded items.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 103,601 $ 103,601 Nongeneral Fund $ 127,311 $ 127,311
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Hold classified positions vacantRemoves funding for vacant positions in the agency.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ (583,469) $ (583,469)
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Fund changes in state employee workers' compensation premiumsAdjusts the agency's budget for the general fund share of state employee workers' compensation premiums based on the allocation of FY 2013 and FY 2014 program costs provided by the Department of Human Resource Management. The allocation is based on the historical experience of the agency and reflects the current policy of providing agencies with 50 percent of any increased costs and allowing agencies to retain 50 percent of any reduced costs.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 1,036 $ 1,321
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Transfer portion of general fund support for diagnostic screening contractsTransfers a portion of general fund support for the Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS) and Algebra Readiness Diagnostic Test (ARDT) to nongeneral fund resources. Federal funds from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) will be used to support these annual contract costs.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ (100,000) $ (100,000)
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Transfer federal appropriation between service areas to match current grantsReallocates a portion of the existing appropriation across service areas to ensure that sufficient appropriation is available in each service area to meet anticipated expenditures.
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Provide funding for Governor's reform initiatives and innovative solutions for K-12 educationProvides funding to support performance evaluation training to teachers, principals, division superintendents, and other affected school division personnel in support of the transition to new evaluation models. Funding is also provided to support the creation and operation of the Innovative Education Technical Advisory Group for the purpose of assisting new applicants seeking to establish charter, college laboratory, or virtual schools in Virginia.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 377,812 $ 239,312