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10 <br /> 1 Slide 44: <br /> SURPLUSONLINE SALES TAX REVENUE SPENDING PLANI <br /> .Tb <br /> 06 <br /> ■ The stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused many educators to consider <br /> leaving the profession.According to a recent survey,when asked about the likelihood <br /> that they'll leave teaching in the next two years,54%of teachers said they are <br /> "somewhat"or"very likely"to do so.(EdWeek TopSchoolJobs 21812022) <br /> • Teacher Assistants are needed-now more than ever"reported in a recent article <br /> published on the Brown Center Chalkboard by Ladd,Hemelt and Clifton(2022) <br /> ■ "Great principals lead effective schools.Under the leadership of a great principal, <br /> teachers thrive,students engage with core content and school administrative functions <br /> run smoothly"(ASC[],2021). <br /> • Even more educators are leaving the field,and many are leaving mid-year.The worst <br /> case scenario is becoming reality. There is literally not enough staff to keep schools <br /> open.(NEA 2022) <br /> ENGAGE. CHALLENGE. INSPIRE. <br /> 2 <br /> 3 <br /> 4 Slide #5: <br /> • Loss of Funding since 2009 which has not been restored <br /> • Significant Increases in personnel and benefits costs since 2009 <br /> u Retirement <br /> ■ 2008-2009 Retirement Rate:$.14% <br /> ■ 2016-2017 Retirement Rate:16.54% <br /> • 2021-2022 Retirement.Rate:24.1% <br /> ■ Increase of 196%in rate <br /> Health Insurance <br /> ■ 2008-2009 Per Employee Cost:$4,157 <br /> * 2016-2017 Per Employee Cost:$5,754 <br /> ■ 2021-2022 Per Employee Cost:$7,017 <br /> ■ Increase of$2,680 or 69% <br /> • Declining enrollment <br /> • K-3 Class Size legislation <br /> ENGAG€ CHALLENGE. if?1, <br /> 5 <br /> 6 <br /> 7 <br /> 8 <br />