MISSION

The LEA State Funding Unit provides accurate, current, and timely information and services to school district administrators and personnel, education service cooperatives, legislators and staff, ADE personnel, and the general public.

PURPOSE
The LEA State Funding Unit:

• Calculates funding for school districts and public charter schools.  The categories of funding include:  state foundation funding aid, alternative learning environment, English language learners, enhanced student achievement, isolated, bonded debt assistance, teacher salary equalization, enhanced transportation, teacher minimum salary and raise (LEARNS Act), professional development, and other state funding.
• Audits duplicate enrollment data after state reporting cycles 3, 5, 6, and 7 to resolve any conflicts where students are simultaneously enrolled. 
• Compiles school election results; monitors and tracks millage increases and county property assessments.
• Monitors districts’ websites to ensure each district meets the state mandates for posting personnel policies and salary schedules.
• Compiles the annual statistical report.

For more information, please contact:

Vivian Roberts, LEA State Funding Calculations

Phone: 501-682-4486

David Allison, LEA State Funding Calculations

Phone:  501-682-4494

Patricia Monterroso, Assessments-Elections-Millage

Phone:  501-682-4485

Tammi Rickert, Administrative Assistant-Duplicate Enrollment Audits-Student Transfers

Phone:  501-682-9036

Anita Freer, LEA State Funding Coordinator

Phone:  501-682-4484