It is hard to understand how there could be such huge differences between FY09 and FY10 figures at the school system level. Even the "new, improved" RSUs are showing startling imbalances.
Given the ARRA stabilization funds, one would have expected that the numbers would have remained that way - stable. The reorganization penalties aren't even having an obvious impact. How did this happen?
One hopes the Legislature will take a hard look at the EPS formula and figure out how to more equitably distribute the almost billion dollars the state puts into Maine schools.
FY10 GPA Figures
It is hard to understand how there could be such huge differences between FY09 and FY10 figures at the school system level. Even the "new, improved" RSUs are showing startling imbalances.
Given the ARRA stabilization funds, one would have expected that the numbers would have remained that way - stable. The reorganization penalties aren't even having an obvious impact. How did this happen?
One hopes the Legislature will take a hard look at the EPS formula and figure out how to more equitably distribute the almost billion dollars the state puts into Maine schools.
Gainers and Losers: by total dollars
Gainers and Losers: by percentage of budget