Founded in 1995, the Colorado School Finance Project (CSFP) is a non-profit whose mission is to compile, collect, and distribute research-based, non-partisan information and data on topics related to school finance for state and local policymakers.
Join us for the 4th Annual CSFP Conference! September 18th, 2024 in Vail, CO.
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ESSER Information
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November 2024 Election Tracker - will update as info becomes available
Colorado Input Based Financial Adequacy Study 2024
Find more info here.
Panel Nomination Form
August 2024 Special Session
HB24b-1001 Bill and Fiscal Note
HB24b-1003 Bill and Fiscal Note
Strategic School Finance - Lamar, CO
August 1-2, 2024
Full Detailed Agenda
Colorado Context for School Finance - CSFP
Fund Balance Basics - CDE
Strategic School Finance - CDE/CSFP
Revenue and Expenditure Optimization - CDE
Review School Finance Formula Changes - CSFP
Base Teacher Salary - CDE
Declining Enrollment and Forecast - CDE
Putting it into Action - CSFP
CSFP at 2024 Annual CASE Conference - July 2024
What Will This November Mean for Next September? Public Education on the ballot.
Success Stories & Strategic Insights: Leveraging Wins for Continuous Improvement
School Finance Changes- Now What
CSFP at Colorado BOCES Association Summer/Annual Meeting Presentation - July 9, 2024
June Economic Forecast - June 20, 2024
• Legislative Council Economic and Revenue Forecast Report
• Legislative Council Economic and Revenue Forecast Presentation
• Legislative Council Consumer Price Index Forecast
• OSPB Colorado Economic and Fiscal Outlook Presentation
• OSPB Colorado Economic and Fiscal Outlook Report
• OSPB Colorado Outlook Supplemental Materials
CSFP to West Grand School Board on new legislation - June 11, 2024
CSFP at COSPRA Conference - June 6-7, 2024
Mastering the Message: School Finance & Legislative Updates for PR Pros
Leveraging ESSER Insights: Building Lasting Collaborative Partnerships with the Community
May Advisory Meeting - May 10, 2024
Recording of Meeting
HB24-1448 New School Finance Formula Presentation - CSFP
Newcomer Funding + SB24-188 Public School Finance Presentation - CSFP
SB24-233 Property Tax Bill Presentation - CSFP
Property Tax Legislation and Ballot Initiatives - Greg Sobetski
Teacher Housing - Eagle County and RBC
CSFP at CASBO Spring Conference - May 1-3, 2024
CSFP at the Superintendent Advisory Committee - May 2, 2024
April Advisory Meeting - April 19, 2024
Recording of meeting
CSFP Presentation at CASE Western Slope Superintendents Conference - April 18, 2024
ESSER Update with 5 months to Go
Property Tax Background and Talking Points
Strategic School Finance - Fort Morgan, CO
April 4-5, 2024
Agenda
Colorado Context for School Finance - CSFP
Fund Balance Basics - CDE
Intro to CO School Finance - CDE
Strategic School Finance - CDE/CSFP
Revenue and Expenditure Optimization - CDE
Proposed School Finance Changes - CSFP
Base Teacher Salary - CDE
Declining Enrollment and Forecast - CDE
Putting it into Action - CSFP
School Finance Act 2024
Fiscal Note
24-25 District Calculation Worksheet by CDE
Interim Committees:
Property Tax Task Force - Access all information HERE.
School Finance Task Force - Access all information HERE.
School Transportation Task Force - Access all information HERE.
May/June What We're Reading
"Colorado approved $24 million for migrant students. Here’s how much each school district will get." Yesenia Robles, Chalkbeat, May 3, 2024.
"Property tax agreement elusive while land-use bills advance," Seth Klamann, Denver Post, May 6, 2024
"How will Colorado’s new funding formula affect rural districts? It depends." Jason Gonzalez, Chalkbeat, May 3, 2024.
"Colorado lawmakers reach last-minute bipartisan property tax deal that averts cuts to K-12 funding", Jesse Paul and Brian Eason, Colorado Sun, May 6, 2024.
"Will voters overrule fix to property tax spike?" Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, May 14, 2024.
"Disparities in local tax revenue for Colorado schools are growing, causing inequities and concern" Yesenia Robles, Chalkbeat, June 11, 2024.
"Colorado ends budget year $164M in the red with potential tax cuts looming on November ballot", Brian Eason, Colorado Sun, June 21, 2024
March Advisory Meeting - March 8, 2024
Recording of Meeting
Changing a State Finance Formula - Justin Silverstein, APA
Healthy School Meals for All Update - CDE
March Economic Forecast - March 15, 2024
• Legislative Council Economic and Revenue Forecast
Report
• Legislative Council Economic and Revenue Forecast
Presentation
• Legislative Council
Consumer Price Index Forecast
• OSPB Colorado Economic and Fiscal Outlook
Presentation
• OSPB Colorado Economic and Fiscal Outlook
Report
• OSPB Colorado Outlook
Supplemental Materials
JBC Department of Education (School Finance) Briefing - December 6, 2023
Education Staff Budget Briefing
Education Staff Budget Briefing *SUMMARY*
JBC Department of Education Hearing - December 12, 2023
Education Hearing
JBC Colorado Department of Early Childhood Hearing - December 12, 2023
Early Childhood Hearing
CSFP at Englewood School Board - December 6, 2023
CSFP At CASB Convention - December 7-9, 2023
School Finance 101
School Finance Changes
Assessing School Board Mill Levy Discretion
ESSER Presentation
CASB New Member Booklet
Governor Request on Mill Levies FAQ
December 2023 Economic Forecast - December 20, 2023
Legislative Council Economic and Revenue Forecast Report
Legislative Council Economic and Revenue Forecast Presentation
Legislative Council Consumer Price Index Forecast
OSPB Colorado Economic and Fiscal Outlook Presentation
OSPB Colorado Economic and Fiscal Outlook Report
OSPB Colorado Outlook Supplemental Materials
Mill Levy Webinar - November 1, 2023
Recording here
Powerpoint
State/Local Share by District 2013-2023
Governor Polis 24-25 Budget Request - November 1, 2023
Budget Presentation
Budget Letter
November 2023 Elections -
Results Report
- MLO Map 1988-2023
November Advisory Meeting - November 10, 2023
Recording here
Governor's Budget with OSPB
ESSER Updates PSPF Community Investment
CSFP at CU Denver Presentation - November 14, 2023
JBC Colorado Department of Early Childhood Briefing - November 30, 2023
Early Childhood Staff Budget Briefing
Early Childhood Staff Budget Briefing *SUMMARY*
Special Session Bill Tracker
November What We're Reading
"Undecided on Proposition HH? Here’s a guide". Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, November 5, 2023
"Senate GOP slows rush - Democrats kill Republican bills, aim for property tax relief, other help"-Nick Coltrain and Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, November 18, 2023.
"Colorado task force charged with finding a long-term property tax solution won’t include people behind 2024 ballot measures" - Jesse Paul, The Colorado Sun, November 29, 2023.
CSFP at CASE Western Slope Superintendents Conference - October 19, 2023
October Advisory Meeting - October 20, 2023 Recording here
PERA Updates presentation
Universal Preschool Update to the JBC - September 20, 2023
September 2023 Economic Forecast - September 20, 2023
• Legislative Council Economic and Revenue Forecast Report
• Legislative Council Economic and Revenue Forecast Presentation
• Legislative Council Consumer Price Index Forecast
• OSPB Colorado Economic and Fiscal Outlook Presentation
• OSPB Colorado Economic and Fiscal Outlook Report
• OSPB Colorado Outlook Supplemental Materials
CSFP at Fall CASBO conference - September 27, 2023
September What We're Reading - "School districts nationwide could face financial peril next year. Here’s how Colorado is preparing." Erica Breunlin, Chalkbeat. September 26, 2023.
CSFP and CASE New Superintendent Webinar - August 8, 2023
Presentation
Recording here
CSFP at Adams 12 Board Meeting on Prop HH - August 16, 2023
August What We're Reading - "Colorado backtracks on full-time preschool for 11,000 kids with risk factors" - Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat, August 2, 2023
ESSER Half-Way Survey Press Release - 6/1/2023
June 2023 Economic Forecast - June 20, 2023
Funding Formula Scenarios worksheet
How to use?
CSFP at CASE Western Slope Conference Presentation- 4/17/2023
CSFP at CASBO Presentation - 4/19/2023
School Funding Changes worksheet - updated 4/14/2023
CSFP April Advisory Meeting - April 21, 2023
Recording here.
UPK Presentation by Dr. Lisa Roy
Costing-out/adequacy study Information
Residential/Non-Residential Assessed Value by district
Legislative Initiatives Tracker
April What We're Reading
- "There’s a lot packed into Colorado’s $38.5 billion budget. Here are six things you need to know about it." - Jesse Paul, Colorado Sun, April 3, 2023
-"Bill would add protections for students facing expulsion" - Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat, April 17, 2023.
- "Colorado’s increased tobacco taxes are generating more money than expected. State lawmakers want to keep the surplus." - Jesse Paul, April 17, 2023.
- "Denver-area assessors warn of major spike in property taxes as Colorado legislature rushes to provide relief" - Jesse Paul, Colorado Sun, April 26, 2023
- "Tens of thousands of Colorado families have been matched with a universal preschool provider. Another 2,300 will have to apply again." - Erica Breunlin, Colorado Sun, April 26, 2023.
- "Big property tax hikes in ’24" - Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, April 26, 2023
CSFP February Advisory Meeting - February 10th, 2023
Recording here.
Governor's Office Presentation
State Demography Office Presentation and 5 to 18 Count by District
Department of Education - Figure Setting 22-23 - Feb 13, 2023
Department of Early Childhood - Figure Setting 23-24 - Feb 15, 2023
Department of Education (Programs other than School Finance and Categorical Programs) - Figure Setting 23-24 - Feb 23, 2023
CSFP Presentation "School Finance in Times of Uncertainty" at CASE Winter Conference - Feb 22, 2023
February What We're Reading:
- "Colorado politicians want more property tax relief as state forecasts 26.5% increase in assessed values" - Nick Coltrain, Greeley Tribune, Feb 6, 2023
- "Fears flare that Colorado free preschool could shortchange kids with learning delays"- Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat, Feb 6, 2023
- "A $60K Starting Salary for Teachers? Not a Single State Meets the Bar" - Libby Stanford, Education Week, February 24, 2023
