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10 <br /> Slide #4: <br /> SURPLUS ONLINE SALES TAX REVENUE SPENDING PLAN <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 2/8/2022) <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"(ASCD,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 /> CHALLENGE. INSPIRE. <br /> Slide #5: <br /> • Loss of Funding since 2009 which has not been restored <br /> • Significant Increases in personnel and benefits costs since 2009 <br /> • Retirement <br /> ■ 2008-2009 Retirement Rate:8.14% <br /> ■ 2016-2017 Retirement Rate:16.54% <br /> ■ 2021-2022 Retirement Rate:24.1% <br /> ■ Increase of 196%in rate <br /> o 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 CHALLENGE. <br />