The Evergreen State College

  Average Annual FTEs Near General Fund State Other Funds Total Funds
  (Dollars in Thousands)
Current Budget 671.1 65,521 97,490 163,011
2019-21 Maintenance Level 672.7 66,247 97,658 163,905
Difference from 2017-19 1.6 726 168 894
% Change from 2017-19 0.24% 1.1% 0.17% 0.55%

2019-21 Policy Other Changes

Special Education Study 0.0 400 0 400
WSIPP Core Operating Budget 1.5 364 0 364
2019-21 Policy Other Changes Total 1.5 764 0 764

2019-21 Policy Comp Changes

PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase 0.0 3 4 7
2019-21 Policy Comp Changes Total 0.0 3 4 7

2019-21 Policy Central Services Changes

Archives/Records Management 0.0 1 1 2
Attorney General 0.0 6 7 13
OFM Central Services 0.0 71 77 148
2019-21 Policy Central Services Changes Total 0.0 78 85 163
Total Policy Changes 1.5 845 89 934
2019-21 Policy Level 674.2 67,092 97,747 164,839
Difference from 2017-19 3.1 1,571 257 1,828
% Change from 2017-19 0.46% 2.4% 0.26% 1.1%

Policy Changes

OFM Central Services

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency’s anticipated share of charges from the Office of Financial Management (OFM) for statewide financial applications, One Washington, and other OFM central services. (General Fund - State, Inst of HI ED-Operating Fees Acct - Non-Appropriated)

Special Education Study

Funding is provided for the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to study special education services in public K-12 education systems. WSIPP will review the available research literature with a focus on evidence from rigorous research regarding impacts of specific special education services on student outcomes. Where available, the study will focus on student success outcomes including successful transitions to life post-high school, student engagement, disciplinary action, and academic outcomes. To the extent possible, WSIPP will study the cost effectiveness of various successful approaches to service delivery, including both broad strategies and specific services. It will submit an interim report summarizing preliminary findings on special education strategies to the Legislature and the Governor's Office by June 30, 2021, with the intent that a final report be submitted by June 30, 2022. (General Fund - State)

WSIPP Core Operating Budget

Core funding support is provided to the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to increase its organizational stability with 3.0 FTE staff positions. This will allow WSIPP to retain highly-trained staff, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and remain responsive to legislative and state agency questions, while continuing to operate in a project-funded environment. (General Fund - State)

PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase

For eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, this item provides an increase of 1.5 percent, up to a maximum of $22 per month. (General Fund - State, Inst of HI ED-Operating Fees Acct - Non-Appropriated)

Archives/Records Management

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency’s anticipated share of state archiving and state records center costs from the Secretary of State’s Office. (General Fund - State, Inst of HI ED-Operating Fees Acct - Non-Appropriated)

Attorney General

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of legal service charges from the Attorney General’s Office. (General Fund - State, Inst of HI ED-Operating Fees Acct - Non-Appropriated)