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levels that support the college’s core mission. (III.D.2 Meeting Minutes from the committees,
III.D.6.a-c Budget presentations)
INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT RESERVES
Despite the economic downturn that began in 2008, the District has acquired new facilities,
furniture and equipment and experienced virtually no reductions in force (RIF). Through the
shared governance and collaborative effort, the District managed to absorb a 3% increase in
expenses each year and increase the reserves from $1.3 to $8.1 million. This was achieved by
taking advantage of one-time opportunities, such as:
1. In 2008-09, restored borrowed and lost FTES from prior years. Failure to have
done so would have reduced Base Operating Revenues by $1.7 million that
year and each year thereafter.
2. In 2008-09, moved the “mortgage” for King City Center into the bond,
reducing general fund expenditures by approximately $250,000.
3. In 2009-10, moved nursing from Natividad Hospital to the CALL building,
again reducing general fund expenditures by $250,000 per year.
4. In 2010, summer classes were not offered, which reduced costs by
approximately $1 million.
These one time opportunities account for the reserves as follows:
$1.7 million x 3 years = $5.1 million
$250,000 x 3 years = $750,000
$250,000 x 3 years = $750,000
Summer 2010 = $1.0 million
Total = $7.6 million + the initial balance of $1.3 = $8.9 million
(III.D.13 Financial statements to show reserve)
Guaranteed Class Schedule: Through thoughtful planning, course review, and scheduling
design, the college now offers a guaranteed class schedule. This pledge allows students the
flexibility to meet their own scheduling needs and more quickly reach their educational
goals. This, in combination with the college’s responsiveness to the findings in the District
wide needs assessment, is the primary reason that Hartnell was able to complete its FTES
restoration.
The Chief Business Officer has presented and conducted budget update sessions with the
Board of Trustees at its regular Board meeting, administrators meeting and the FIS meeting
which resulted to a greater understanding of the methodology used to derive the State
Apportionment funding. A continuous update is provided to all interest groups as budget
development occurs during the fiscal year. This process allows for a timely communication
all stakeholders of the impact of the current state funding in the achievement of the mission
and goals of the District. (III.D.6.a-c Budget presentations)
INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING RESULTING IN MAJOR GRANT FUNDING
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