Superintendent of Public Instruction - Compensation Adjustments
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 0.0 | 677,891 | 1,720 | 679,611 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 0.0 | 976,691 | 0 | 976,691 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 0.0 | 298,800 | (1,720) | 297,080 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.0% | 44.1% | (100.0%) | 43.7% |
2023 Policy Other Changes |
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| K-12 Salary Inflation | 0.0 | 347,578 | 0 | 347,578 |
| Special Education Cap | 0.0 | 3,792 | 0 | 3,792 |
| Special Education Multiplier | 0.0 | 366 | 0 | 366 |
| 2023 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | 351,736 | 0 | 351,736 |
2023 Policy Comp Changes |
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| Pension and DRS Rate Change | 0.0 | (18,679) | 0 | (18,679) |
| Updated SEBB Rate | 0.0 | 10,416 | 0 | 10,416 |
| 2023 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | (8,263) | 0 | (8,263) |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 343,473 | 0 | 343,473 |
| 2023-25 Policy Level | 0.0 | 1,320,164 | 0 | 1,320,164 |
| Difference from 2021-23 | 0.0 | 642,273 | (1,720) | 640,553 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.0% | 94.7% | (100.0%) | 94.3% |
Policy Changes
K-12 Salary Inflation
Compensation inflation is increased to 4.5 percent in the 2023-24 school year. (General Fund - State, WA Opportunity Pathways Account - State)
Special Education Cap
OSPI will raise the 13.5% cap on state special education funding to 15%. (General Fund - State)
Special Education Multiplier
OSPI will increase the Pre-K special education multiplier. (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)
Updated SEBB Rate
This item funds adjustments to the SEB rate at rates of $1105 per month in the first fiscal year and $1176 per month in the second fiscal year. (WA Opportunity Pathways Account - State, General Fund - State)
