Posts that reference happenings of the 2017 session

FSBA Session Spotlight — February 6-10, 2017

Among the key meetings this week, the Senate PreK-12 Education Appropriations Subcommittee held a Workshop on Public School Fixed Capital Outlay.  The meeting included a presentation by DOE on the current funding and policies relating to capital outlay projects for traditional public schools and charter schools.  This was followed by two separate panel discussions with…

FSBA Session Spotlight — Capital Construction Reports

Yesterday, two important state reports on studies conducted on school district capital construction projects were released.  Both studies were required by legislation passed last year, HB 7029.  This bill addressed a variety of issues including, but not limited to, education funding, school choice and open enrollment, charter schools, personnel, and school construction.  In addition to…

FSBA Session Spotlight — Governor’s Recommended Budget

Today, Governor Scott unveiled his 2017 Recommended Budget.  The Governor recommends a total budget of about $83.47 billion – an increase of about $1.3 billion over the current year budget.  We have posted the full budget recommendation, the statewide and district-by-district FEFP summary, and the Governor’s press release (which includes links to other budget documents)…

FSBA Session Spotlight — January 23-27, 2017

Several Interim Legislative Committee meetings were held last week.  Among the more significant meetings, the Senate PreK-12 Education Appropriations Subcommittee conducted a workshop on teacher pay and compensation.  DOE presented an overview of statutory requirements and various adjustments, supplements, benefits, and other funding relating to compensation.  This was followed by comments from a panel of…

FSBA Session Spotlight — January 9-13, 2017

Several Interim Legislative Committee meetings were held this week.  Among the more significant meetings, the Senate PreK-12 Education Appropriations Subcommittee focused on K-12 Assessments Policy and Funding.  A panel comprised of Commissioner Pam Stewart and five district superintendents — Kurt Browning (Pasco), Mike Grego (Pinellas), Walt Griffin (Seminole), Ken Kenworthy (Okeechobee), and Tom Russell (Volusia). DOE offered a…