Fair & Adequate State Funding

By Beth Hergesheimer

Fair and adequate state funding is a key issue for the public school system.

Despite funding losses over recent years, the current San Dieguito Board has been faithful to our community in providing balanced budgets. We have maintained not only the 3% minimum Reserve for Economic Uncertainties required by the State of California, but an amount of not less than 4.5% of our General Fund as noted in district policies established and approved by the trustees.

During my years of School Board and PTA work I have traveled to Sacramento and local legislative offices several times to lobby our State Legislators for fair and adequate funding. While serving on district and regional Legislative Action Committees, I have participated in and hosted local meetings with our legislators bringing funding and other issues concerning the education community to their attention.

The current State fiscal situation has required ever more diligence by our district regarding budget, expenditures, and programs. There is still much to be accomplished and there are many challenges to face. In these times of tight fiscal budgeting we need experience on our School Board.