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Representative Cameron HenryChairmanRepresentative Franklin FoilVice ChairmanFY19-20 HB105 ReviewSpecial Schools and CommissionsHouse Committee on AppropriationsPrepared by the House Fiscal DivisionApril 10, 2019
Department Organization3Major Sources of Revenue5Funding Overview6Agency Funding7Significant Adjustments9Expenditure Trends10Student Enrollment11Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts (LSMSA)12New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)16Special School District Organization20Louisiana Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired (LSDVI)21Louisiana Special Education Center (LSEC)25Louisiana Educational Television Authority (LETA)29Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)33Thrive Academy38House Fiscal DivisionSpecial Schools and Commissions · Pg 2Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Louisiana Schools forthe Deaf and VisuallyImpaired(LSDVI)Administration andShared ServicesLouisiana School forthe DeafLouisiana SpecialEducation Center(LSEC)LSEC EducationLouisiana School forMath, Science andthe Arts(LSMSA)Louisiana VirtualSchoolThriveAcademyInstructionLouisiana EducationalTelevision Authority(LETA)BroadcastingLiving andLearningCommunityNew Orleans Centerfor the Creative Arts(NOCCA)Board of Elementaryand SecondaryEducation (BESE)AdministrationNOCCA InstructionLouisiana QualityEducation SupportFundLouisiana Schoolfor the VisuallyImpairedAuxiliary AccountHouse Fiscal DivisionSpecial Schools and Commissions · Pg 3Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
hed*Louisiana Schools for the Deaf and Visually ImpairedBaton Rouge1852Louisiana Special Education CenterAlexandria1948Louisiana School for Math, Science and the ArtsNatchitoches1983Thrive AcademyBaton Rouge2012Louisiana Educational Television AuthorityBaton Rouge1971Board of Elementary and Secondary EducationBaton Rouge1974New Orleans Center for Creative ArtsNew Orleans1973NOCCA* Notes: NOCCA became a state agency in 2000 (Act 60 of the 2000 1st ES) and ThriveAcademy became a state agency in 2016 (Act 672 of the 2016 RS).House Fiscal DivisionSpecial Schools and Commissions · Pg 4Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Interagency Transfers 29.2 millionFees & Self-Generated 3.3 million LSEC receives 18.8 millionin Title XIX Medicaid fundsfrom DHH and 457,000 inIDEA Part B SpecialEducation funds from LDE. LETA generates revenuesfrom production andsatellite truck rental,uplinks, and foundationssupport. LSMSA, Thrive Academy, andNOCCA receive funding fromthe Minimum FoundationProgram. Employee meals at somefacilities. The Louisiana Departmentof Education transfersvarious funding to specialschools, such federal or 8(g)funds. Louisiana Virtual Schoolreceives tuition from LEAs,charter and parochialschools, and privateindividuals.House Fiscal DivisionStatutory Dedications 24.1 million BESE has constitutionalauthority over the LouisianaQuality Education SupportFund, known as the 8(g)fund, recommended at 23.5 million for FY 201920. Education Excellence Fund Room and board fees.Special Schools and Commissions · Pg 5Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Overall Department FundingMeans of FinancingFY 17-18FY 18-19Prior Year ActualExistingExpendituresOperating Budget ChangefromExistingFY 19-20HB 105% ChangefromExisting ChangefromActuals% ChangefromActualsState General Fund 41,369,737 45,820,886 45,820,886 00.0% 4,451,14910.8%Interagency Transfers 27,115,407 28,839,726 29,209,244 369,5181.3% 2,093,8377.7%Fees and Self-Gen Rev 2,285,928 3,392,033 3,263,033( 129,000)(3.8%) 977,10542.7%Statutory Dedications 22,132,059 23,883,751 24,109,431 225,6800.9% 1,977,3728.9% 81,329 233,582 0( 233,582)(100.0%)( 81,329) 92,984,460 102,169,978 102,402,594 232,6160.2% 9,418,134Federal FundsTotal Means of FinanceHouse Fiscal DivisionSpecial Schools and Commissions · Pg 60.0%10.1%Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Total Budget Comparisons by AgencyFY 17-18Agency NameFY 18-19Prior Year ActualExistingExpendituresOperating BudgetFY 19-20HB105 Change% Change Change% lsLSDVI 22,959,127 26,563,663 26,563,800LSEC 18,645,496 19,384,270 19,309,769( 74,501)JDLSLSMSA 8,679,671 9,167,165 9,126,097Thrive Academy 4,337,430 5,422,249LETA 7,649,260BESENOCCADepartment TotalHouse Fiscal Division 3,604,67315.7%(0.4%) 664,2733.6%( 41,068)(0.4%) 446,4265.1% 5,598,424 176,1753.2% 1,260,99429.1% 8,826,256 8,697,256( 129,000)(1.5%) 1,047,99613.7% 22,916,364 24,571,950 24,796,950 225,0000.9% 1,880,5868.2% 7,797,112 8,234,425 8,310,298 75,8730.9% 513,1866.6% 232,6160.2% 92,984,460 102,169,978 102,402,594Special Schools and Commissions · Pg 7 1370.0% 9,418,13410.1%Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
State General Fund Comparisons by AgencyFY 17-18Agency NameLSDVIFY 18-19Prior Year ActualExistingExpendituresOperating BudgetFY 19-20HB105 Change% Change Change% ls 21,104,116 23,874,927 23,874,927 00.0% 2,770,81113.1% 0 0 0 00.0% 00.0%JDLSLSMSA 5,142,856 5,266,061 5,266,061 00.0% 123,2052.4%Thrive Academy 2,831,480 3,736,727 3,736,727 00.0% 905,24732.0%LETA 5,532,059 5,815,066 5,815,066 00.0% 283,0075.1%BESE 1,008,112 1,056,614 1,056,614 00.0% 48,5024.8%NOCCA 5,751,114 6,071,491 6,071,491 00.0% 320,3775.6% 41,369,737 45,820,886 45,820,886 00.0%LSECDepartment TotalHouse Fiscal DivisionSpecial Schools and Commissions · Pg 8 4,451,14910.8%Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Significant Expenditure Changes( 214K) – Personal Services (Salaries & Related Benefits) ( 434K) – Net decrease to standard adjustments largely through attrition and related benefits at LSEC. 220K – Provides a 1,000 teacher pay raises and 500 for non-certificated support personnel through MFP payments atLSMSA, Thrive Academy, and NOCCA, and through Medicaid IAT at LSEC in the same manner.( 25K) – Statewide Adjustments Net reduction in standard statewide adjustments, such as Civil Service Fees, Legislative Auditor Fees, Office of TechnologyServices and Office of State Procurement Fees, Risk Management, etc. 471K – Other Adjustments 1.0M – Due to anticipated acquisitions LSEC for Durable Medical Equipment funded through Title XIX Medicaid. ( 927K) – Non-recurring items, including one-time acquisitions at LSEC and carryforwards for purchases of two school busesat LSMSA and maintenance and repairs to towers at LETA. 260K – Increase in Statutory Dedications from the Louisiana Quality Education Support Fund, or 8(g) fund, at BESE due toanticipated REC forecast changes. 137K – Increase in IAT budget authority at Thrive Academy to receive Federal Funds from the LDE. 680 – Total Increase in Statutory Dedications from the Education Excellence Fund (EEF), at LSDVI, LSEC, LSMSA, andNOCCA, due to anticipated REC forecast changes.House Fiscal DivisionSpecial Schools and Commissions · Pg 9Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
120 3.5M 100 80The remaining budget authority iscomprised of unallocated StatutoryDedications through the BESEallocated 8(g) fund, Self-GeneratedRevenues for LETA, and StateGeneral Funds at LSDVI. 60 40 20 0BudgetHouse Fiscal DivisionAnalysis shows approximately 3,519,437 or 3.4% in total means offinance budget authority could beunspent at year-end based onactuals through February andprojections through the end of theyear.ExpendituresSpecial Schools and Commissions · Pg 10In FY18, approximately 5.9M, or6.0% of its budget authority was leftunspent, of which 3.0M wereStatutory Dedications, 954,000State General Funds, 880,000 IATand 848,000 Self-GeneratedRevenues.Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
AgencyLSDVILSECLSMSAProgram2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19666466726934.5%Louisiana School for the Deaf131132129131129(2)(1.5%)LSVI Outreach931091086275(18)(19.4%)LSD Outreach1942282552652778342.8%Total Students Served4845335585305506613.6%Louisiana Special Education Center5954586367813.6%Transitional Family Life Center131515151417.7%Total Students Served7269737881912.5%Living and Learning Community3083303303493645618.2%Louisiana Virtual School (LVS)2852321881150(285)(100.0%)Total Students 22.5%Academic Studio242234245228239(3)(1.2%)Non-Academic Studio3943583283814465213.2%Total Students 58(7)(0.4%)Special Schools and Commissions Total Students ServedHouse Fiscal Division4-Yr %Louisiana School for the Visually ImpairedThrive Academy Total Students ServedNOCCA4-Yr #Special Schools and Commissions · Pg 11Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Program Description Louisiana Virtual School – A collaboration between theLouisiana Department of Education and LSMSA, theLouisiana Virtual School provides instructional services topublic high schools throughout the state. The schoolprovides online instruction in math, science, foreignlanguages, the humanities and the arts. Living and Learning Community – Includes the followingactivitiesoOperations is responsible for the day-to-day operationof the school with respect to administration, policymaking, budgeting, personnel, admissions andrecruiting, purchasing and maintenance.LSMSA provides an advanced curriculum program in a residential setting for330 academically and artistically motivated high school sophomores, juniors,and seniors statewide.LSMSA is located in Natchitoches.House Fiscal DivisionoLiving/Learning Community provides instructionalservices to high school students, as well as residential,counseling, health and wellness services to residents.oSummer School provides extended school year forstudents.Special Schools and Commissions · Pg 12Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Budget History (in Millions) 12.0 10.0 8.0 6.0 9.5 9.8 9.0 7.0 5.6 5.2 5.2 4.0FY12FY13 9.2 9.1 6.0 6.0 5.1 5.3 5.3FY18FY19*FY20** 8.6 8.4 8.6 8.7 5.7 5.4 5.7 5.7 5.3 5.0 5.2FY15FY16FY17 6.4 5.8 6.6 8.5 6.1 2.0 0.0FY11FY14State General FundState EffortTotal Means of FinanceSource: Budget Supporting Documents and HB 105 of the 2019 RSHouse Fiscal DivisionSpecial Schools and Commissions · Pg 13*Existing Operating Budget as of 12/1/18**HB 105 of the 2019 Regular SessionTim Mathis 225.342.9101
Means of FinancingFY 17-18FY 18-19Prior Year ActualExistingExpendituresOperating Budget ChangefromExistingFY 19-20HB 105State General Fund 5,142,856 5,266,061 5,266,061Interagency Transfers 3,023,372 3,169,187 3,127,870Fees and Self-Gen Rev 432,508 650,459 650,459Statutory Dedications 80,935 81,458 0 8,679,671Federal FundsTotal Means of Finance ChangefromActuals% ChangefromActuals0.0% 123,2050.0%(1.3%) 104,4983.5% 00.0% 217,95150.4% 81,707 2490.3% 772310.0% 0 0 00.0% 00.0% 9,167,165 9,126,097( 41,068)(0.4%) 446,426( 41,317) Interagency TransfersNet decrease in IAT budget authority fromthe Minimum Foundation Program due tostandard budget adjustments. Partiallyoffset by provision of a 1,000 pay raisefor certificated and a 500 pay raise fornon-certificated personnel.House Fiscal Division 0% ChangefromExisting( 41,317)5.1% 249 Statutory DedicationsIncrease in Education Excellence Fundsdue to anticipated REC forecast changes.Special Schools and Commissions · Pg 14Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Authorized Positions 90 (10 classified and 80 unclassified) LSMSA had 1 vacancy as of 1/31/2019 28 Other Charges Positions10 Year FTE Positions/Salaries Expended175 5.0144150 4.7135135 4.6125100 4.38475 4.150 4.1 4.4948682 4.6 4.68988 4.699 4.5 4.3 3.9 4.0 3.8250 3.5201020112012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018FTE PositionsSalaries & Other Comp ExpendContactTitlePhone NumberDr. Steve HortonExecutive Director318.357.2500Mr. John AllenDirector of Administration318.357.2510House Fiscal Division 4.8Special Schools and Commissions · Pg 152019*Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Program Description Instruction Program – Includes the following activities:o Administration and Operations – Provides servicesnecessary to operate NOCCA effectively, includingleadership, fiscal and human resources,admissions, counseling and guidance, and facilityservices.o Arts Instruction – Provides pre-professional artstraining in areas such as classical instrumental,creative writing, culinary arts, dance, drama,jazz, media arts, musical theatre, theatre design,visual arts, and vocal.NOCCA provides professional arts training, coaching, and performanceopportunities for high school students who aspire to be creative artists.o Academic Studio – Provides a full-day, diplomagranting, college-preparatory high school program.NOCCA is located in New OrleansHouse Fiscal Division18Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 1616Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Budget History (in Millions) 10.0 8.0 7.9 7.8 7.6 7.6 5.6 5.4 5.7 5.8FY15FY16FY17FY18 8.2 8.3 6.1 6.1FY19*FY20** 6.2 6.0 4.0 4.8 4.4 5.4 5.5 5.0 4.9FY12FY13 5.3 2.0 0.0FY11FY14State General FundTotal Means of FinanceSource: Budget Supporting Documents and HB 105 of the 2019 RSHouse Fiscal Division19Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 1717*Existing Operating Budget as of 12/1/18**HB 105 of the 2019 Regular SessionTim Mathis 225.342.9101
Means of FinancingFY 17-18FY 18-19Prior Year ActualExistingExpendituresOperating Budget ChangefromExistingFY 19-20HB 105% ChangefromExisting ChangefromActuals% ChangefromActualsState General Fund 5,751,114 6,071,491 6,071,491 00.0% 320,3770.0%Interagency Transfers 2,045,998 2,083,715 2,159,354 75,6393.6% 113,3565.5%Fees and Self-Gen Rev 0 0 0 00.0% 00.0%Statutory Dedications 0 79,219 79,453 2340.3% 79,45333,954.3%Federal Funds 0 0 0 00.0% 00.0% 7,797,112 8,234,425 8,310,298 75,873Total Means of Finance 75,639 Interagency TransfersIncrease in IAT budget authority from theMinimum Foundation Program due to theprovision of a 1,000 pay raise forcertificated and a 500 pay raise for noncertificated personnel.House Fiscal Division0.9% 513,1866.6% 234 Statutory DedicationsIncrease in Education Excellence Fundsdue to anticipated REC forecast changes.Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 1818Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Authorized Positions 79 (10 classified and 69 unclassified) NOCCA had 3 vacancies as of 1/31/2019 No Other Charges Positions10 Year FTE Positions/Salaries Expended100 4.07557 2.764 4.2 4.38082 4.5 4.0 3.579818271 2.6 2.9 3.0 3.1 2.025 1.00 0.020102011201220132014FTE Positions2015201620172018TitlePhone NumberMr. Kyle WedbergPresident and CEO504.940.2826Ms. Lotte DelaneyChief Financial Officer504.940.2826Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 19192019*Salaries & Other Comp ExpendContactHouse Fiscal Division 5.0Millions506463 4.1Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Department of EducationSpecial SchoolDistrictSpecial Schools andCommissionsPer R.S. 17:1945, TheSpecial School District (SSD)is an educational serviceagency administered by theDepartment of Education.The Special School District iscomprised of the following:Special SchoolProgramsAdministrationLouisianaSpecial SchoolsInstructionAdministrationand SharedServicesHouse Fiscal DivisionLouisianaSchools for theDeaf Louisiana Schoolfor the DeafLouisiana Schoolfor the VisuallyImpairedExecutive Department· PgPg 201. Special SchoolPrograms - providesspecial education andrelated services to anyeligible student withexceptionalities who isin any state-operatedfacilities.2. Louisiana SpecialSchools - includes theLouisiana Schools forthe Deaf and VisuallyImpaired (LSDVI),Louisiana SpecialEducation Center(LSEC), and SharedServices.Chris Henry 225.342.1394
Program Description Administrative and Shared Services – Provides services requiredfor the effective operations of the schools. Includes executive,personnel, accounting and purchasing, facility maintenance,security, custodial, food service, admissions and transportation,technology, and student health services. Louisiana School for the Deaf - Provides educational services to129 hearing impaired children 0-21 years of age. Includeselementary, middle, and high schools, career and technicaleducation, physical education, counseling services, residentialservices, and an outreach program providing sign languageservices to local school districts and parents.LSDVI provides child-specific instruction and residential services to studentswho are deaf/hard-of-hearing or blind/visually impaired or multi-disabled.LSDVI is located in Baton Rouge.House Fiscal Division Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired – Provides educationalservices to 69 blind and/or visually impaired children 3-21 yearsof age. Includes elementary, middle, and high schools,residential services, as well as an outreach program providingorientation and mobility services, Braille and large-printmaterials from the Louisiana Instructional Materials Center(LIMC), assistive technology, and parent outreach. Auxiliary Program – Accounting budget unit for the student snackbar and other activities such as field trips.23Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 2121Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Budget History (in Millions) 30.0 25.0 20.0 25.3 23.8 25.6 24.0 23.7 23.6 25.1 21.0 20.9 23.7 22.0 23.9 22.2 21.9 22.1FY14FY15 22.6 21.2 22.9 21.3 23.0 21.2 21.1 21.2 21.1FY16FY17FY18 26.6 26.6 24.1 24.1 23.9 23.9FY19*FY20** 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0FY11FY12FY13State General FundState EffortTotal Means of FinanceSource: Budget Supporting Documents and HB 105 of the 2019 RSHouse Fiscal Division24Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 2222*Existing Operating Budget as of 12/1/18**HB 105 of the 2019 Regular SessionTim Mathis 225.342.9101
Means of FinancingState General FundFY 17-18FY 18-19Prior Year ActualExistingExpendituresOperating Budget ChangefromExistingFY 19-20HB 105% ChangefromExisting ChangefromActuals% ChangefromActuals 21,104,116 23,874,927 23,874,927 00.0% 2,770,8110.0% 1,764,178 2,425,345 2,425,345 00.0% 661,16737.5%Fees and Self-Gen Rev 23,587 109,745 109,745 00.0% 86,158365.3%Statutory Dedications 67,246 153,646 153,783 1370.1% 86,53763,165.7% 0 0 0 00.0% 00.0% 22,959,127 26,563,663 26,563,800Interagency TransfersFederal FundsTotal Means of Finance 1370.0% 3,604,67315.7% 234 Statutory DedicationsIncrease in Education Excellence Fundsdue to anticipated REC forecast changes.House Fiscal DivisionSpecial Schools and Commissions · PgPg 2323Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
10 Year FTE Positions/Salaries ExpendedAuthorized Positions400 276 (127 classified and 149 unclassified) LSDVI had 26 vacancies as of 1/31/2019 1 Other Charges Position350 14.5 14.0 13.5292300 13.1 12.5263268207250200252247250258 12.4 12.3 12.2 12.3 13.0255 11.0150100 10.020102011201220132014FTE Positions2015201620172018 2019*Salaries & Other Comp ExpendContactTitlePhone NumberDr. Pat CooperLA Special Schools Interim Superintendent225.757.3370Ms. Anne RombachSchool Business Manager225.757.3220House Fiscal Division 12.0Millions250 15.0 14.1 14.2Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 2424Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Program Description LSEC Education – Includes the following activities:o Administration/Support Department is responsiblefor the overall management, maintenance, fiscal,and human resource activities.o Instructional Department is responsible forproviding training to maximize the independentcapabilities of each resident.LSEC serves students with severe developmental delays, mental disabilities,and orthopedic challenges.o Residential Department is responsible for thedirect care of the residents on a 24-hour, sevenday per week basis. These specially trainedemployees guide residents in activities of dailyliving to promote independence.LSEC is located in Alexandria.House Fiscal Division27Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 2525Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Budget History (in Millions) 20.0 19.3FY19*FY20** 18.6 19.0 18.0 19.4 17.9 17.8 17.0 16.6 16.1 16.4 16.7 15.6 16.0 15.0 14.0FY11FY12FY13FY14FY15FY16FY17FY18Total Means of FinanceSource: Budget Supporting Documents and HB 105 of the 2019 RSHouse Fiscal Division28Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 2626*Existing Operating Budget as of 12/1/18**HB 105 of the 2019 Regular SessionTim Mathis 225.342.9101
Means of FinancingState General FundFY 17-18FY 18-19Prior Year ActualExistingExpendituresOperating Budget ChangefromExistingFY 19-20HB 105 0 0 0 18,554,870 19,293,622 19,219,061Fees and Self-Gen Rev 15,000 15,000 15,000 0Statutory Dedications 75,626 75,648 75,708 0 0 18,645,496 19,384,270Interagency TransfersFederal FundsTotal Means of Finance( 74,561) Interagency TransfersNet decrease in IAT budget authority fromTitle XIX Medicaid due to standard budgetadjustments.House Fiscal Division 0% ChangefromExisting0.0% ChangefromActuals% ChangefromActuals 00.0% 664,1913.6%0.0% 00.0% 600.1% 82136.7% 0 00.0% 00.0% 19,309,769( 74,501)(0.4%) 664,273( 74,561)(0.4%)3.6% 60 Statutory DedicationsIncrease in Education Excellence Fundsdue to anticipated REC forecast changes.Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 2727Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Authorized Positions 214 (154 classified and 60 unclassified) LSEC had 17 vacancies as of 1/31/2019 6 Other Charges Positions22521710 Year FTE Positions/Salaries Expended213 8.3 8.6209200189193 8.1 8.0175194 8.5 8.5196203188 8.0200 8.0 8.0 7.8Millions 8.3 8.5 9.0 7.5150 7.02010201120122013FTE Positions201420152016201720182019*Salaries & Other Comp ExpendContactTitlePhone NumberDr. Pat CooperLA Special Schools Interim Superintendent225.757.3370Ms. Kristy FlynnDirector318.484.2223Mr. Dan DebevecDirector of Administration318.487.5388House Fiscal DivisionSpecial Schools and Commissions · PgPg 2828Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Program Description Broadcasting – Includes the following statewide publicmedia activities:o Provides distance learning, video streaming, onlineaccess and other educational formats through theuse of broadcast.o Provides educational and cultural content,training, and staff development for the generalpublic and other state agencies.LETA maintains a system of broadcast facilities to provide informative andeducational programming for use in the homes and classrooms of Louisiana.LETA is located in Baton Rouge.House Fiscal Division31Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 2929Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Budget History (in Millions) 10.0 8.8 8.9 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.0 6.0 6.7 5.8 5.6 4.0 1.0 7.7 7.6 5.7 5.5 8.7 5.8 5.8 2.6 2.5FY19*FY20** 7.2 6.0 2.0 7.9 8.8 1.5 2.0 1.9FY13FY14 2.4 5.1 2.4 1.7 1.8FY17FY18 0.0FY11FY12State General FundFY15FY16Statutory DedicationsSource: Budget Supporting Documents and HB 105 of the 2019 RSHouse Fiscal Division32Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 3030Total Means of Finance*Existing Operating Budget as of 12/1/18**HB 105 of the 2019 Regular SessionTim Mathis 225.342.9101
Means of FinancingState General FundFY 17-18FY 18-19Prior Year ActualExistingExpendituresOperating Budget ChangefromExistingFY 19-20HB 105% ChangefromExisting ChangefromActuals% ChangefromActuals 5,532,059 5,815,066 5,815,066 00.0% 283,0075.1% 302,368 415,917 415,917 00.0% 113,54937.6% 1,814,833 2,595,273 2,466,273(5.0%) 651,44035.9%Statutory Dedications 0 0 0 00.0% 00.0%Federal Funds 0 0 0 00.0% 00.0% 7,649,260 8,826,256 8,697,256( 129,000)(1.5%) 1,047,996Interagency TransfersFees and Self-Gen RevTotal Means of Finance( 129,000)13.7%( 129,000) Self-GeneratedRevenuesNet decrease in Self-Generated Revenuebudget authority due to non-recurringcarryforwards.House Fiscal DivisionSpecial Schools and Commissions · PgPg 3131Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Authorized Positions 66 (60 classified and 6 unclassified) LETA had 13 vacancies as of 1/31/2019 No Other Charges Positions10 Year FTE Positions/Salaries Expended100 6.0 4.89081 4.778 4.5 4.3 4.2 5.0 3.97872 3.7 4.0 4.0 3.5 3.0707065 2.0596056555550 1.0 0.020102011201220132014FTE Positions2015201620172018 2019*Salaries & Other Comp ExpendContactTitlePhone NumberMs. Beth CourtneyPresident and CEO225.767.4200Ms. Joanne GaudetBusiness Director225.737.4270House Fiscal DivisionMillions80 4.7Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 3232Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Program Description Administration – Provides administrative support tothe 11 elected and appointed board members, andassists the Board in carrying out its constitutional andstatutory duties to supervise and control publicelementary and secondary schools.o Louisiana Charter School Startup Loan Fund –Authorized by R.S. 17:4001, provides no-interestloans to assist certain charter schools with initialstartup funding and for funding the administrativeand legal costs.BESE provides leadership and creates policies for education, and administersthe Louisiana Quality Education Support Fund 8(g) program. Louisiana Quality Education Support Fund – Annuallyallocates proceeds from the Louisiana QualityEducation Support Fund 8(g) for elementary andsecondary educational purposes. This programincludes expenses associated with the administration,management, and evaluation of funds, as well as theactual allocation to recipients.BESE is located in Baton Rouge.House Fiscal Division35Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 3333Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Budget History (in Millions) 40.0 35.0 32.4 30.0 24.1 25.0 21.6 22.9 23.4 23.9 22.3 22.9 24.6 24.8 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.1FY11FY12FY13FY14FY15FY16FY17FY18FY19*FY20** 0.0State General FundTotal Means of FinanceSource: Budget Supporting Documents and HB 105 of the 2019 RSHouse Fiscal Division36Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 3434*Existing Operating Budget as of 12/1/18**HB 105 of the 2019 Regular SessionTim Mathis 225.342.9101
Means of FinancingState General FundFY 17-18FY 18-19Prior Year ActualExistingExpendituresOperating Budget ChangefromExistingFY 19-20HB 105% ChangefromExisting ChangefromActuals% ChangefromActuals 1,008,112 1,056,614 1,056,614 00.0% 48,5024.8%Interagency Transfers 0 0 0 00.0% 00.0%Fees and Self-Gen Rev 0 21,556 21,556 00.0% 21,556100.0% 21,908,252 23,493,780 23,718,780 225,0001.0% 1,810,5288.3% 0 0 0 00.0% 00.0% 22,916,364 24,571,950 24,796,950 225,000Statutory DedicationsFederal FundsTotal Means of Finance0.9% 1,880,5868.2% 225,000 Statutory DedicationsIncreased funding from the LouisianaQuality Education Support Fund, or 8(g)fund, due to anticipated REC forecastchanges.House Fiscal DivisionSpecial Schools and Commissions · PgPg 3535Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
CategoryDESCRIPTIONAMOUNTLDE - LEAP 2025 8,227,000LDE - Educator Career Opportunity Expansion 2,286,073LDE - Principal Coaching and TAP ExpansionStatewide Allocation(48.1%)LDE - Early Childhood Care and Education Network Expansion 275,000LDE - English Language Learner Support 170,000LDE - International Choices for College and Career Education (IC3E)LSDVI - Instructional Materials Center, Supporting Math and Reading Success, and Academic/VocationalLSEC - Catering to the Senses to Fuel LearningSubtotal Statewide AllocationBlock – Public (93.9% Early Childhood Education, 5.4% College & Career Readiness, 0.8% Leadership Development)Block Allocation(48.1%) 135,000 30,000 11,202,500 9,639,432 764,272Block – Other Public Schools (84.3% College & Career Readiness, 6.9% Early Childhood Education, 8.7% Other) 243,624Unallocated (as of 12/31/2018) 555,172 11,202,500Management and Oversight ( 660,000) and Review, Evaluation, and Assessment of Proposals ( 220,000)Total BudgetHouse Fiscal Division 89,927Block – Nonpublic (50.8% Technology & Innovation, 47.4% College & Career Readiness, 1.8% Other)Subtotal Block AllocationAdministration (3.7%) 19,500 870,000 23,275,00039Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 3636Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
30 11 (3 classified and 8 unclassified) Civil Service had 1 vacancy as of 1/31/2019 No Other Charges Positions2510 Year FTE Positions/Salaries Expended 987 88720 871 893 892 866 847 879 897 1,000 889 71111 800ThousandsAuthorized Positions50 7002010FTE Positions2018 2019*Salaries & Other Comp ExpendContactTitlePhone NumberMs. Shan DavisExecutive Director225.342.5848Ms. Daria MartinAccountant Administrator225.342.5846Ms. Kim Trippeaux8(g) Director225-342.8727House Fiscal DivisionSpecial Schools and Commissions · PgPg 3737Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Program DescriptionAct 672 of the 2016 Regular Session established ThriveAcademy as an independent, residential public school inBaton Rouge for at-risk students in grades 6 through 12.Thrive Academy is a special school under thejurisdiction of the Board of Elementary and SecondaryEducation. The school operated as a Type 1 charterschool through East Baton Rouge Parish School Boarduntil it became a state agency in FY 2017-18. Instruction – Maintains all operations of the campus,provides high expectations in an academic setting,and maintains a nurturing residential setting.Thrive Academy provides at-risk students with an academically focusedculture that is guided by high expectations and provides students with alearning experienced that is challenging, rigorous, and student-focused.Thrive Academy is located in Baton Rouge.House Fiscal Division40Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 3838Tim Mathis 225.342.9101
Budget History (in Millions) 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 5.6 5.4Thrive Academy operated as a Type1 charter school through the EBRParish School Board until it becamea state agency in FY 2017-18.Thrive previously received revenuefrom the MFP via the local schoolboard, federal TANF funds, as wellas philanthropic support. 4.3 3.5 3.0 2.3 3.7 3.7FY19*FY20** 2.8 2.0 1.2 1.0 0.6 0.0FY13FY14FY15FY16Total Expenditures (Prior to Becoming a State Agency)FY17State General FundSource: Thrive Academy, Budget Supporting Documents, and HB 105 of the 2019 RSHouse Fiscal DivisionFY1841Special Schools and Commissions · PgPg 3939Total Means of Finance*Existing Operating Budget as of 12/1/18**HB 105 of the 2019 Regular SessionTim Mathis 225.342.9101
Means of FinancingFY 17-18FY 18-19Prior Year ActualExistingExpendituresOperating Budget ChangefromExistingFY 19-20HB 105% ChangefromExisting ChangefromActuals% ChangefromActualsState General Fund 2,831,480 3,736,727 3,736,727 00.0% 905,2470.0%Interagency Transfers 1,424,621 1,451,940 1,861,697 409,75728.2% 437,07630.7%Fees and Self-Gen Rev 0 0 0 00.0% 00
House Fiscal Division Special Schools and Commissions · Pg 4 Tim Mathis 225.342.9101 NOCCA LSMSA LSEC BESE LETA LSDVI Thrive Agency Location Established* Louisiana Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired Baton Rouge 1852 Louisiana Special Education Center Alexandria 1948 Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts Natchitoches 1983
