Tag: COVID-19

Ep. 06 | Public School Funding in the COVID-19 Era, Part 2

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A collapsed tax base. A state shortfall of $54 billion. New investments to accommodate social distancing. What does it all mean for school budgets?

In this second look at our public school budgets during the COVID-19 downturn, Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares reaches out to Dr. Molly McGee Hewitt, CEO and executive director of the California Association of School Business Officials, to discuss the latest budget developments and projections for the years ahead. 

Produced by the Orange County Department of Education

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Ep. 05 | Public School Funding in the COVID-19 Era, Part 1

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What started as a mysterious illness on the other side of the world quickly turned into a global pandemic that’s altered nearly every aspect of life. And it’s caused an economic shock that could have major consequences for public schools across California. 

In this episode, OC Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Al Mijares, talks with Mike Fine, CEO of the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT), who shares his insight on how the COVID-19 downturn will affect K-12 budgets  — and whether there are any bright spots in the financial forecast. 

Produced by the Orange County Department of Education

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