National Historical Development 1642Mass. Act decreed compulsory education for community residents 1810First recorded use of school facilities for adult evening education in Providence, Rhode Island 1865Chicago Board of Education funds adult education programs 1908New York City opened its schools for adult evening recreation and education 1908 (next day) New York City is billed for damages to school property 1935Flint Community School Programs began

Community Education (cont) Community School concept gains acceptance 1963The Mott Foundation established the first community education center at Northern Michigan 1966 National Community School Education Association is formed

History of Minnesota Community Education 1969:Governor LeVander introduced the concept of the “lighted schoolhouse.” 1971:Community School Bill was passed by the state legislature. Created the position of State Director of Community Education, $5,000 reimbursement to school districts that began Community Education programs. 1973$1.00 per capita funding New legislation passed which provided a 50 cent per capita state aid match Community Education included adult basic education at both state and local level 1982Levy authoriy established $4.25 per capia with.75 cents per capita state aid. 1984:ECFE program added and $ allocated was for 0-5 year olds in school district

History of Minnesota Community Education 1982: State aid of.25 cents per person 0-4 years of age was approved for early childhood family education. 1984: permissive levy, equalized, for early childhood family education 1985: Legislation established funds for adult handicapped programs 1987: Youth Development program added at $.50/capita – State Board of Education passed the Community Education Dir. Licensure rule. 1991:$5.95/capita for general Community Education (plus aide) 1992: Levy for SAC special needs students & families in transition approved 1994: Legislative funding for family collaborative 2001 After School Enrichment Levy Approved

Community Education….. Philosophical concept….the process! Serves entire community….learning is lifelong. Public school based Local decision making…involved citizens Bring community resources to bear on locally identified needs Improve community living On-going process to continue citizen involvement and problem-solving

Principles of Community Education Self Determination – Local people have a right and a responsibility to be involved in determining community needs and identifying community resources. Self Help – People are best served when their capacity to help themselves is encouraged and developed. Leadership Development – Training of local leaders in such skills as problem solving, decision making and group process. Localization – Services, programs and other community involvement opportunities are in locations of easy public access.

Principles of Community Education Integrated Delivery of Services – Collaboration with other organization and agencies that are working toward common goals. Maximum Use of Resources - Full use of resources of every community must be coordinated. Inclusion – Community programs, activities, and services should involve the broadest possible cross section of community residents

Principles continued Institutional Responsiveness. – Public institutions exist to serve the public and therefore are obligated to develop programs and services that meet continuously changing public needs. Lifelong Learning – Learning begins at birth and continues until death. Formal and informal learning opportunities should be available to residents of all ages.

Why Do I need a Community Service Advisory Council? It’s the Law! 124.D19 Advisory Council –Sub. 2. Each board must provide for an advisory council to consist of members who represent; various service organizations; churches; public and nonpublic schools; local government including elected officials; public and private nonprofit agencies serving youth and families; parents; youth; park, recreation or forestry ser4vices of municipal or local government units located in whole or in part within the boundaries of the school district, and any other groups participating in the community education program in the school district.

Advisory Council Subd. 4 The council must function in cooperation with the community education director in an advisory capacity in the interest of promoting the goals and objectives of sections 124D.18 & 124D D.18 The purpose of sections 124D.18 & 124D.19 is to make maximum use of the public schools of Minnesota by the community and to expand utilization by the school of the human resources of the community, by establishing a community education program.

Advisory Councils You need a Council because members on the Council serve as the eyes, ears and spokespersons of the community assuring that community education is in touch with community wants, needs and resources as they relate to education and other community issues.

CHAPTER 124D 124D.13Early childhood family education (ECFE) programs 124D.135Early childhood family education (ECFE) revenue 124D.15School Readiness programs 124D.16School Readiness aid 124D.18Purpose of community education programs 124D.19Community education programs; advisory council 124D.20Community education revenue 124D.22School-age care revenue 124D.518Adult basic education aid definitions 124D.52Adult basic education 124D.521Consortium requirements 124D.522 Adult basic education supplemental service grant 124D.531Adult basic education aid 124D.549General education development (GED) Test rules 124D.55General education development (GED) Test fees 124D.56Community Education program revenue; adult with disabilities

Community Education Revenue Community Education programs are funded through aid and levy. Districts that prepare a youth service program and a youth development plan are eligible for additional revenue. Districts that establish youth after-school enrichment programs are authorized to levy an additional amount.

Basic community education revenue 124D.20 Total Community Education Revenue = General Community Education Revenue Youth Service Program Revenue Youth After School Enrichment Revenue

Basic community education revenue Total Community Education Revenue = General Community = $5.42, times the greater of Education Revenue (a) 1,335; or (b) population of the dist. Youth Service = $1.00, times the greater of Revenue (a) 1,335 or (b) population of the dist. Youth After School = $1.85, times the greater of Enrichment Revenue (a) 1,335 or (b) population of the dist. Not to exceed 10,000; plus (2) $0.43, times the population of the district in excess of 10,000

In addition to money form other sources A district may use up to 10% of its community education revenue for equipment that is used exclusively in community education programs. This revenue may be used only for the following purpose:

To purchase or lease computers and related materials; To purchase or lease equipment for instructional programs; and To purchase textbooks and library books. General Community Education revenue must not be used to subsidize the direct activity costs for adult enrichment programs. –Direct costs include, cost of the activity leader or instructor, cost of materials, or transportation costs.

Reserve account All revenue must be maintained in a reserve account within the community service fund. Fund balance The average revenue for CE general reserve account over the prior three years is limited to 25% of the district’s CE revenue for the prior year. A district’s CE revenue will be reduces by any amount in excess of and average of 25 % of the district’s CE revenue for the prior three years.

School Age Care Revenue District that offers school age care is eligible for school age care revenue for the additional costs of providing services to children with disabilities or to children experiencing family or related problems of a temporary nature who participate in the school age care program.

School age care levy A school district may levy an amount equal to the district’s approved additional cost of providing services to children with disabilities or children experiencing family or related problems of a temporary nature.

Adults with Disabilities Revenue Districts receive revenue equal to actual program expenditures up to $60,000, with that revenue split one-half aid and one-half levy. Districts may receive additional revenue from public or private sources that will not change the aid amount paid by the State.

Early Childhood Family Education Revenue 124D.135 For the revenue for ECFE programs is equal to $120 times the number of children under age five in the school district or 150, whichever is greater.

Home visiting levy A district may also levy an additional $1.60 per child under age 5 (or minimum of 150 children) for a home visiting program. Home Visiting Levy = Children Under Age 5 x $1.60 = 1,000 x $1.60 = 1,600

124D.15 School readiness Half of the State appropriation for school readiness aid is divided among school districts in direct proportion to the number of four-year-old children in the district, compared to the number of four-year-olds in the state. Half of the State appropriation for school readiness aid is divided among school districts in direct proportion to the number of students in the district from families eligible for free and reduced price lunches, compared to the number of students from families eligible for free and reduced price lunches in the state.

If the Community Education Program is causing additional maintenance costs, the maintenance costs should be charged to that program. However, if these expenses would have occurred even if the Community Education Program did not exist, these costs should not be charged to the Community Education Program. The same would hold true of items such as accounting expenses and utilities. Allocation Of Costs To Other Accounts

Methods For Distributing Costs Direct distribution of costs - This method shall be used when costs can be readily and accurately distributed at the time costs are incurred. Chargeback allocation method – This method should be used to distribute the costs that cannot be easily, conveniently and accurately allocated at the same time as the costs are being incurred.

Community Education has the exclusive use of a building, Any operating expenses can properly be charged to the Community Service Fund. Any capital improvements made to the building must be made out of the General Fund and should not be allocated in any way to the Community Service Fund.