Staffing Allocations Reminders
Tentative staffing allocations should be sent to school councils by March 1, with a final allocation date of May 1. If a district plans to revise its staffing formula for the 2023-2024 school year, it will need to send its updated staffing allocation worksheet to the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) for approval. These updates can be emailed to Mia Morales.
A sample staffing allocation worksheet can be found on the SBDM Technical Documents webpage on the KDE website under “SBDM Staffing Allocations.” Please allow time for KDE to review the allocations prior to May 1.
Staffing allocations for certified staffing positions are determined based on projected full-time equivalent enrollment. Section 4 of 702 KAR 3:246 states that, "a board staffing policy or guidelines shall be established to determine the number of allocated positions for certified staff for each school. To determine the allocation to school councils for certified staff, the district shall provide sufficient funds: (a) To meet class size caps and pupil contact hours established in KRS 157.360 based on the projected full-time equivalent enrollment for the upcoming school year. …”
Section 6 (Other Minimum Allocations) and Section 7 (Distribution of the Balance) of the regulation is articulated differently and specifically references average daily attendance when determining allocation amounts under those sections.
Database Review
KDE will soon be closing out this current year’s SBDM verification database to gear up for the next council’s term. The last day to submit and confirm accuracy is March 15.
Please take time to access the SBDM verification database and review the data that is entered for your district. Make sure all council members are entered and that the names are spelled correctly. Accuracy is key, so please make the changes as necessary!
The information is transferred into each school’s School Report Card. If you need access to the database or have any questions, please email Mia Morales.
Mark Your Calendar!
The mandatory endorsement training will occur this month. If you haven’t already, please register for a date and time that is convenient for you. Register for the mandatory endorsement training by March 15.
SBDM Coordinator/Trainer Endorsement Training (webinar)
- March 23 at 9:30 a.m. ET
- March 24 at 1 p.m. ET
- March 30 at 10 a.m. ET
A training for new SBDM coordinators will be schedule later in the spring. More information to follow!
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