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89-190 � WHITE - CITY CIERK COIlI1C11 PINK - FINANGE ,�""� G I TY OF SA I NT PAU L File NO. CANARV - DEPARTMENT � BLUE - MAVOR / � � �i `�-- ouncil Reso tio Presented By . . Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date WHEREAS , the C ' ty of Saint Paul reports called "Saint Paul Today" and "Sa' nt Paul Tomorrow" documented how residents closely link t e quality of educational facilities with the general qualit of life in Saint Paul ; and WHEREAS , the s tisfaction residents in the city have with their School D�strict reflects upon their desire to continue to live within the city; and WHEREAS , the e ucational community' s reputation is directly related to dec ' sions of non-residents to locate within the city; and WHEREAS , 43% o the 1989 certififed levy for the City of Saint Paul is for ed cation; and WHEREAS , it is a state responsibility to provide local units of government ith assistance in providing state-mandated programs , such as desegregation and quality educational services; THEREFORE, BE T RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul supports effor s by the Saint Paul School Board to seek funding from t e State Legislature for desegregation costs , deferred capit 1 expenditures and maintenance , Year of the City, categori al aids , adult literacy programs , and programs for at-risk ch ldren. I COUNCIL MEMBERS Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Dimond �-�� [n Favor Goswitz Rettman Sc6eibet � Against BY —9en�on Wilson ��p� rC6 1 k'1tJ7 Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Dat Certified Pa se ouncil Se r By �� Yv�� "- "� l��S–�+ B�, t�ppro d -y Mavor: Date � LB — � �� Appro d by Mayor for Subm' ion to Counc?91 1 By -- � Pl;Bl15l�D :_':.:::: A � ►98g � BPIEI?ING PAPER: DISTRICT 625 SCHOOL BO�RD O�� ' " AG�NDA_FOIt__1989 �� BACkGROUN The Saint Paul. School Board recently adopted the following agenda fo the District ' s 19$9 legislative program: - Seel: ul,]. fundi_ng for dese�regation costs - Seek ew revenue for deferred capital expenditures and mainL nance - Devel p a state policy and process for eliminating racial isola ion in the Metropolitan Area - Seek unding for the Year of the City proposal - Suppo t funding categorical aids - Suppo t an increase in funding for adult literacy programs - Support additional funding for providing development legislation for at-risk children - Seek f nding for summer school programs for at-risk learners. STATUS The Saint aul School Board is requesting the following funding le els: ( see attachment) � ' THE SAINT AUL POSITION The City o� Saint Paul supports efforts by the Saint Paul School Boa d to secure state funding for the programs indicated, and requests the City lobbyists to assist in that effort. I � , . . . , i �� G � WHEREAS, t e City of Saint Paul reports called "Saint Paul Today�� and "Saint Paul Tomorrow" documented how residents closely li k the quality of educational facilities with the general qu lity of life in Saint Paul ; and WHEREAS, t e satisfaction residents in the city have with their Scho 1 District reflects upon their desire to continue to live wi'�hin the city; and WHEREAS, t�e educational community' s reputation is directly related to decisions of non-residents to locate caithin the city; and WHEREAS, 4 % of the 1989 certififed levy for the City of Saint Paul is fo education; and WHEREAS, i is a state responsibility to provide local units of govermm �t with assistance in providing state-mandated programs, uch as desegregation an� quality educational services; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul supports e forts by the Saint Paul School Board to seek funding fr m the State Legislature for desegregation costs , deferred c pital expenditures and maintenance, Year of the City, cate�orical aids, adult literacy programs, and programs for at-risl� children. II . � I I r � � . . . _ , 1�� C� � TO: Delegati n Members FIZOM: Mary ilbert The School Bo rc� adopted the following agenda for the District's 1989 Legislative Prc�gram. 1. Seek full fu ding to desegregation costs (program and capital). Currently we re estimating St. Paul's 1989-90 desegregation costs to exceed $14 million(no including transportation). Under current law, the district can levy 2 miils fo desegregation which raises $3.8 million. The state aid necessary to m et our desegregation costs is $10 million for 1989-90. It is too early to dete ine the district's anticipated costs for 1990-91; however, the district will be cal�ularing these biennial costs prior to the legislative session. . 2. Seek new � venue for deferred capital expenditures and maintenance. Although the gislature did amend the capital expenditure formulas, the district still h a long list of deferred capital expenditures and maintenance. The district ha idenHfied millions of dollars of roofs and tuckpointing that must be done. Over half of the district's buildings are 50 years or more old and the capital formulas have not kept up with the needs. Currently the five year l�ng rang plar�ning committee is meeting to determine the district's space needs. e anticipate a real crunch of space by the year 1990-91 in the elementary gra es. 3. Develop a S ate policy and process for eliminating racial isolation in the metropolitan a ea. The State shoul begin the process of: 1. Deter ining the existence of racial isolation in the public schools of metropo itan Twin Cities. 2. Decla e the intention and authority of the state to remedy racial isolation 3. Idenri y the metropolitan areas for purposes of remedy. 4. Estab ish goals and timeline for compliance. 5. Estab ish an involvement structure for defining remedies. 6. Establ sh a structure for approving remedies. 7. Fund emedies. � 1 I . , � � " � , ,�D CX �� . 4. Seek funding for the "Year of the Cities" Proposal. The Governor eclared that 1989 was the "Year of the Cities" and challenged the three first lass cities and the school district to develop a comprehensive program to ser�ve families and children at risk. The pillars of the program include: Urban�revitalization action program (URAP) to deal with boarded buildings and lighted neighborhoods; human services component; crime prevention; nei hborhood stabilization; and, education. The three school districf�s have s bmitted a proposal that includes: Early in ervention and preventive services Peer, aft r school and Saturday tutoring Minority mentoring and scholarship programs Promoti g enrollment stability Dropout prevention _ Family ducation The funding is nclear at this time, however, the Governor has indicated that - a "Year of the ides" component will be included in his budget for the 1989-90 session. 5. Support fund ng categorical aids at categorical rates. The State and t e Department consistently under fund the categorical aids, which results in a proration (or reduction) in aid to the district. Districts must then levy for th difference which has been increasing each year. The Legislature did d a portion of the 1986 special education proration; however, the St te should use reasonable factors in determining the aid so the prorations a en't necessary every year. 6. Support an in ease in funding for adult literacy programs and distribute . . the revenue on per pupil allowance to be funded with aid and equalized levy. � Current Adult L teracy legislation does not have a rational base for distributing the evenue. The revenue should reflect the actual number of learners receivin literacy services. In addition, cunent funding levels limit providers to ser ing only 45 percent of the eligible population in Minnesota. The acquisition f basic skills to permit residents to pardcipate and function effectively as wo kers, citizens and family members is essential to the future of our State. 2 II : . �. �,1�� 7. Support a ditional funding for providing development legislation for at risk children hich included strong parent component. It is clear that early intervention is cost effective in terms of preventing later school dropou s, need for special education, rates of incarceration, pregnant . teens and othe negative social factors. It is evident that parents who become involved earl in their children's education are more likely to remain involved � 8. Seek fundi g for summer school programs for at risk learners. Two years ago the Legislature rolled the summer school funding into the general educat on formula and provides no general education revenue for handicapped s mmer school programs. Unfortunately, the increases in the formula have ot provided the necessary revenue to provide summer school- for students w o need handicapped, remediation and credit make up programs. Nea ly $1.4 million is spent each year of this portion of the summer schoo budget. The district must continue to offer these programs so that sivdents 'll not fall farther behind in school, lose self esteem and need additional servi ces; therefore, revenue should be available for these programs. � 3 � � � D COMMITTEE REPORT - City Council Legislation Co�ittee � ` Page Two � January 23, 1989 (�i � �� Recommend tions of the Governor's Commission on Affordable Housing COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL Interest eduction Program COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL Mortgage egistry and Deed Tax COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL Fiscal Di parities COMMITTEE RECO�NDED APPROVAL Category: E�ivironment and Quality of Life Regional ark Operation and Maintenance Funding COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL Regional ark Capital Improvement Funding COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL CSO Fundi g COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL Solid Was e COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL Water Rat s COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL Category: Tr �ns ortation Airport L nd-Banking COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL, AS AMENDED Transport tion, Transit and Light Rail Transit Funding COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL, AS AMENDED (4-1 vote) Category: Mi cellaneous _,,, ,. , _ , .. .. .. =�.�� APP�tS�`!t�� Comparabl Worth COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL Fingerpri ting of Firefighters COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL THE FOLLOWING MAT ERS LISTED FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE MEETING WERE LAID OVER AND WILL BE DISCU SED AT THE FEBRUARY 6, 1989, MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE: �4 - 1��,��n GITY OF SAIi�TT PAUL s.5� ss: �. OFFIC� OF THE CITY COIINCIL James Scheibel, Chair Committee—of—the—Whole JAMES SCHEIBEL Council President Date: January 23, 1989 COMMITTEE REPORT To: SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL From: CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATION COMMITTEE 1. "A" Priority Issue Fire Protection Sprinklers COMMITTEE RECOrIlKENDED NO ACTION BE TAKEN 2. Support Issues Category: Health and Human Services Community Health Services Funding COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL Community Residential Facilities COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL Child Care COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL Alternate Test Site Funding (AIDS) COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL Minnesota Health Care Access COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL Maternal Child Health Funding COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL Category: Economic Development and Housing Arts High School Funding COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL CITY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 612/298-5679 e4�46