Superintendent of Public Instruction - Education Reform
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 28.4 | 274,244 | 98,133 | 372,377 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 28.4 | 279,873 | 96,949 | 376,822 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 0.0 | 5,629 | (1,184) | 4,445 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.0% | 2.1% | (1.2%) | 1.2% |
2023 Policy Other Changes |
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| BEST Program | 0.0 | 4,000 | 0 | 4,000 |
| 2023 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | 4,000 | 0 | 4,000 |
2023 Policy Comp Changes |
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| Pension and DRS Rate Change | 0.0 | (3,310) | 0 | (3,310) |
| State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 20 | 11 | 31 |
| Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention | 0.0 | 50 | 26 | 76 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 580 | 290 | 870 |
| Vaccine Booster Incentive | 0.0 | 44 | 23 | 67 |
| 2023 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | (2,616) | 350 | (2,266) |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 1,384 | 350 | 1,734 |
| 2023-25 Policy Level | 28.4 | 281,257 | 97,299 | 378,556 |
| Difference from 2021-23 | 0.0 | 7,013 | (834) | 6,179 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.0% | 2.6% | (0.8%) | 1.7% |
Policy Changes
BEST Program
This item expands the Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST) program to increase the number of beginning teachers who receive mentoring. (General Fund - State)
Pension and DRS Rate Change
An adjusmtment is made for pension contribution rates including to fund a benefit increase of 3%, up to a maximum of $110 per month for eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, as well as savings that result from the termination of the Plan 1 unfunded liability rate. (WA Opportunity Pathways Account - State, General Fund - State)
State Employee Benefits
Health insurance funding is provided for state employees who are not represented by a union, who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination, or who are not part of the coalition of unions for health benefits. The insurance funding rate is $1,160 per employee per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,233 per employee per month for fiscal year 2025. (Educator Certification Processing A - Non-Appropriated, General Fund - State, General Fund - Federal, other funds)
Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention
Funding is provided for recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023. (Educator Certification Processing A - Non-Appropriated, General Fund - State, General Fund - Federal, other funds)
Non-Rep General Wage Increase
Funding is provided for wage increases for state employees who are not represented by a union or who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination. It is sufficient for a general wage increase of 4 percent, effective July 1, 2023 and a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2024. This item includes both general government and higher education workers. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State, Educator Certification Processing A - Non-Appropriated, other funds)
Vaccine Booster Incentive
Funding is provided for a $1,000 lump sum COVID-19 booster incentive for non-represented employees. This funding does not cover institutions of higher education. (General Fund - Federal, Educator Certification Processing A - Non-Appropriated, General Fund - State, other funds)
