FTE of students - correct answer Full Time Equivalent. A student can be counted as 1.0 FTE for 900 hours of instruction during the school year (180 days X
... [Show More] 5 hr/days). If a student attend less than the full day, their FTC= # min/wk / 1500. When referring to FTE, the state is referring to "head count".
(PCF) Program Cost Factors - correct answer Annually set by legislature-reflect relative cost of providing educational programs. compares the cost per student for each program in relation to the cost of providing services to regular students in grade 4-8
Weighted FTE - correct answer This is the calculated by multiplying the student's unweighted FTC for a particular program by the appropriate Program Cost Factor.
The Base Student Allocation (BSA) - correct answer The value of every weighted FTE for the current school year. The Florida Legislature as part of the General Appropriations Act determines the value of the BSA annually. For 2003/2004, the BSA is set at $3,630.03 per WFTE.
District Cost Differential (DCD) - correct answer This adjustment in the FEFP recognizes differences in the cost of living. DCD is determined annually by the legislature and is applied to each school district's student value. If the DCD is above 1.00 (i.e 1.05), the district receives a percentage (i.e. 3%) less than other districts. The DCD addresses the concept pf student equity.
Required Local Effort (RLE) - correct answer This represent the amount of expected revenue from the required property taxes for school operations. This amount is subtracted from each school district's Gross State and Local FEFP to determine the amount of state funds necessary to provide an equitable allocation to school district. The RLE cannot exceed 90% of the Gross State and Local FEFP, thereby insuring that at least 10% of a district's revenue comes from sales tax.
Membership - correct answer Student must be enrolled 1 day during Survey (FTE) week. The student can only be enrolled in one public school district during a particular survey period. If the student is enrolled in more than one district during survey week, the student is counted in the district that has the students closest to the Friday of survey week.
Attendance - correct answer The student must be attendance during one day during FTE week or six school days preceding FTC week. Attendance is based upon daily attendance. For example if a student attends class 1 period on one day in a eleven-day window then student has meet the attendance requirement. Then the student would be counted for all classes.
General Funds - correct answer Largest, salaries, electric bill, supplies, and can always stretch. 83% salaries, benefits, no bus drivers.
Debt Services Fund - correct answer pays he school mortgage for the school (transfer 75% of capital project into this account)
Capital Project Fund - correct answer 1.5 millage impact money
Special Reserve Fund - correct answer Federal dollars [Show Less]