How Illinois Compares Nationally

• 5th largest population(1)

• 5th highest personal income(1)

• 12th highest personal income per student(1)

• 48th in combined state and local tax burden(2)

• (1)Source: "Condition of Public Education 2003," Illinois State Board of Education, December 2003• (2)Source: “Federation of Tax Administrators”

So What’s the Problem?

Nationally…

Illinois ranks 5th in personal income.

Illinois ranks 48th in total tax burden.

The result: Illinois is a wealthy state AND a low taxed state.

(1)(1)Source: “Condition of Public Education 2003,” Illinois Source: “Condition of Public Education 2003,” Illinois State Board of Education, December 2003State Board of Education, December 2003

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The Illinois Structural Deficit(How Revenue Growth will not

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Required Pension Payments for All Retirement Systems:

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Illinois Over-relies on Local Taxpayers

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Local 63.3%

National State Avg.

47.6%

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State28.6%

3rd in local share of tax revenue for schools

49th in state share of tax revenue for schools Source: NEA Rankings and Estimates – November 2006Source: NEA Rankings and Estimates – November 2006

Disparity in Resources

• Per Pupil Equalized Assessed Valuation (value of property upon which the tax rate is calculated):

• From a low of $10,920

• To a high of $1,885,586

• Poor areas often pay higher tax rates and generate less funding

• Source: Illinois State Board of Education “Financial Statistics 2004-2005”

Formula for Inequality

Per Pupil Education Spending Gap

State's Highest District: $28,285(1)

State’s Lowest District: $4,281(1)

Illinois has the 2nd largest spendinggap in the nation (2)

(1)Source: Illinois State Board of Education “Statistics 2004-2005”(2)Source: Education Trust Inc./Education Watch Illinois Fall 2006

49th

Lake Forest #115 E St. Louis #189

• EAV $1,504,040 $10,920• Tax Rate $1.05/$100 $7.55/$100• Instructional

Expend/PP $ 8,831 $ 5,401• Operational

Expend/PP $ 15,365 $ 9,523

*Source: Illinois State Board of Education “Financial Statistics 2004-2005”

A Tale of 2 SchoolsA Tale of 2 Schools

Invest in ExcellenceIEA Mission

• To effect excellence and equity in Illinois public education and to effectively advocate for our members

Invest in ExcellencePrinciples

Provide adequate resources to all preK-12 public schools.

Provide adequate resources to all public higher education institutions. 

Provide a long-term solution for pension system stability and funding.

Do no harm to any public education entity.Incorporate positive components resulting in

increased student achievement.

Our future is determined by our actions…

As a result of a successful campaign in the general assembly...

• Will more money be directed toward schools?• Will tax revenues increase?• Will the reliance to fund schools through local taxes be

reduced?• Will there be opposition to this direction of positive change?

YES.It is time to begin the active process of helping our state regain

its fiscal stability. More importantly, it is time to advocate for a “fair and equitable” education for all the children of Illinois.

What we can do!

• Present this PPT at a local Governing/Executive Board meeting – energize and activate our base.

• Sign pledge cards

• Consult the “Tool Kit” on the IEA Website.

• Present the IIE program at a local school board meeting, school in-service, PTA, local business forums, city councils, etc…

What we can do!

• Encourage all groups to endorse non-binding resolutions in support of funding reform.

• Schedule meetings NOW with your local legislators during their April 2-11 recess to further reinforce the goals of IIE.

• Discuss support of Capitol Action Days.

What the People of Illinois Deserve

Facts for IEA Members

What Illinois’ Public School Students Deserve

• Raise foundation level to EFAB Recommended Level of $6,675 per pupil. $2 billion

• Additional Special Education Funding

$500 million

What Illinois’ Public School Students Deserve

• Additional Early Childhood Education Funding $30 million

• Support for Schools with High Academic Needs

$350 million

What the People of Illinois Deserve

• Property Tax Relief

$2.76 billion

• Fully Fund Pensions and Eliminate the Structural Deficit

$2.5 billion

What Illinois’ School Communities Deserve

• Financing School Construction Bonds$500 million

• Induction & Mentoring for Teachers and Administrators, Support for National Board Certification, Teacher, Support Staff and Administrator Professional Development

$100 million

What Illinois’ School Communities Deserve

• Accountability, Developing Growth Model Assessments, Developing Parent and Teacher Satisfaction Surveys

$20 million

Revenue Possibilities

• Expansion of the Sales Tax

• Increase of the State Income Tax

• Gambling Expansion

• Selling State Assets

The IEA is committed to supporting a funding source that is reliable and sustainable.