Dec 23, 2015
How Illinois Compares Nationally
• 5th largest population(1)
• 5th highest personal income(1)
• 12th highest personal income per student(1)
• 48th in combined state and local tax burden(2)
• (1)Source: "Condition of Public Education 2003," Illinois State Board of Education, December 2003• (2)Source: “Federation of Tax Administrators”
So What’s the Problem?
Nationally…
Illinois ranks 5th in personal income.
Illinois ranks 48th in total tax burden.
The result: Illinois is a wealthy state AND a low taxed state.
(1)(1)Source: “Condition of Public Education 2003,” Illinois Source: “Condition of Public Education 2003,” Illinois State Board of Education, December 2003State Board of Education, December 2003
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Required Pension Payments for All Retirement Systems:
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Illinois Over-relies on Local Taxpayers
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Local 63.3%
National State Avg.
47.6%
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State28.6%
3rd in local share of tax revenue for schools
49th in state share of tax revenue for schools Source: NEA Rankings and Estimates – November 2006Source: NEA Rankings and Estimates – November 2006
Disparity in Resources
• Per Pupil Equalized Assessed Valuation (value of property upon which the tax rate is calculated):
• From a low of $10,920
• To a high of $1,885,586
• Poor areas often pay higher tax rates and generate less funding
• Source: Illinois State Board of Education “Financial Statistics 2004-2005”
Formula for Inequality
Per Pupil Education Spending Gap
State's Highest District: $28,285(1)
State’s Lowest District: $4,281(1)
Illinois has the 2nd largest spendinggap in the nation (2)
(1)Source: Illinois State Board of Education “Statistics 2004-2005”(2)Source: Education Trust Inc./Education Watch Illinois Fall 2006
49th
Lake Forest #115 E St. Louis #189
• EAV $1,504,040 $10,920• Tax Rate $1.05/$100 $7.55/$100• Instructional
Expend/PP $ 8,831 $ 5,401• Operational
Expend/PP $ 15,365 $ 9,523
*Source: Illinois State Board of Education “Financial Statistics 2004-2005”
A Tale of 2 SchoolsA Tale of 2 Schools
Invest in ExcellenceIEA Mission
• To effect excellence and equity in Illinois public education and to effectively advocate for our members
Invest in ExcellencePrinciples
Provide adequate resources to all preK-12 public schools.
Provide adequate resources to all public higher education institutions.
Provide a long-term solution for pension system stability and funding.
Do no harm to any public education entity.Incorporate positive components resulting in
increased student achievement.
Our future is determined by our actions…
As a result of a successful campaign in the general assembly...
• Will more money be directed toward schools?• Will tax revenues increase?• Will the reliance to fund schools through local taxes be
reduced?• Will there be opposition to this direction of positive change?
YES.It is time to begin the active process of helping our state regain
its fiscal stability. More importantly, it is time to advocate for a “fair and equitable” education for all the children of Illinois.
What we can do!
• Present this PPT at a local Governing/Executive Board meeting – energize and activate our base.
• Sign pledge cards
• Consult the “Tool Kit” on the IEA Website.
• Present the IIE program at a local school board meeting, school in-service, PTA, local business forums, city councils, etc…
What we can do!
• Encourage all groups to endorse non-binding resolutions in support of funding reform.
• Schedule meetings NOW with your local legislators during their April 2-11 recess to further reinforce the goals of IIE.
• Discuss support of Capitol Action Days.
What the People of Illinois Deserve
Facts for IEA Members
What Illinois’ Public School Students Deserve
• Raise foundation level to EFAB Recommended Level of $6,675 per pupil. $2 billion
• Additional Special Education Funding
$500 million
What Illinois’ Public School Students Deserve
• Additional Early Childhood Education Funding $30 million
• Support for Schools with High Academic Needs
$350 million
What the People of Illinois Deserve
• Property Tax Relief
$2.76 billion
• Fully Fund Pensions and Eliminate the Structural Deficit
$2.5 billion
What Illinois’ School Communities Deserve
• Financing School Construction Bonds$500 million
• Induction & Mentoring for Teachers and Administrators, Support for National Board Certification, Teacher, Support Staff and Administrator Professional Development
$100 million
What Illinois’ School Communities Deserve
• Accountability, Developing Growth Model Assessments, Developing Parent and Teacher Satisfaction Surveys
$20 million
Revenue Possibilities
• Expansion of the Sales Tax
• Increase of the State Income Tax
• Gambling Expansion
• Selling State Assets
The IEA is committed to supporting a funding source that is reliable and sustainable.