Note: All savings are conservatively estimated.
2013-14 savings estimates are for multiyear planning
and will be adjusted next year.
Listening Session Suggestion
Date
BPC Recommendation from
February 26, 2012 BPC Workshop
BPC Ranking of Suggestions from Listening Sessions
2012-13 Bgt
Estimate
2013-14 Bgt
Estimate
2014-15 Bgt
Estimate
Notes
Planning Objective
CLOSING THE LOOP: BPC members consider CR's planning documents, Mission, Strategic Plan, Master Plans, Progam Reviews, etc. as well as the BPC charge, budget forecasts from prior years, etc. in determing budget
cut or funding priorities. BPC members rank the proposals below. BPC reports recommendations to Cabinet to consider with other input in determining CR's 2012-13 budget forecast. To close the loop for the larger campus
community, BPC ranking spreadsheet and transmittal memo will be posted to the BPC website (http://inside.redwoods.edu/BudgetPlanning/). To close the loop for BPC, once the budget is approved by the Board, BPC will hear
feedback on its recommendations.
TOTAL PROPOSALS:
ENERGY SAVINGS:
Lower the thermostats across the campus .
Turn off the hot water in the bathrooms.
Ban portable space heaters across the district.
Ban portable refrigerators (use breakroom fridge).
Waterless urinals in men's rooms.
Purchase only energy star appliances.
Require energy efficiency standards for new bond
projects.
Energy savings consultant.
CAMPUS SHUT DOWNS:
Shut down campus during breaks.
Shut down a building.
Reduce the times when the college is open.
SOFTWARE:
Review our software expenses for lower cost
alternatives.
Tutor.com and Parature
Convert from Turn It In to Safe Assign
TRAVEL:
Eliminate or reduce the travel budget. Use more
online professional development and training.
SUPPLIES:
Reduce services and supplies expenses across-the
board pro-rata to all depts.
WEB BASED SERVICES:
Use more automated or web based services for
routine interactions, Registration, financial aid,
payments, parking permit purchase.
SHIVELY FARM:
Grow and sell organic hay.
Reduce farm costs.
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200,000
180,000
2/4/2012 &
other
15,000
20,000
Other
5,000
2,500
2/4/2012
32,000
35,000
416,600
Some of these will cost up front to implement. CR is
in discussions with an energy savings consultant that Facilities Planning Committee & Budget Planning Committee
25,000
charges no up front costs to us, but shares in
previously discussed and support this initiative.
savings.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Probably can't close a bldg, since no duplication of
- facilities at other bldgs. Less svgs in out years as
enrollments pick up.
There will be transition costs to go to new software.
35,000 Also software prices increase, so savings is net of
inflation.
Need Facilities Dept review for reasonableness. BPC discussion
on 2-26-2012.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Need IT Dept & Technology Planning Committee review. Budget
Planning Committee previously discussed and supports this
initiative.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Other
10,000
-
Total travel budget is about $200K. We must pay for
travel between Mendocino, KT, Del Norte, etc. We Already discussed at Budget Planning Committee
have already limited travel, so cannot realistically
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
budget for a substantial cut.
2/4/2012
55,500
-
-
Other
5,000
6,000
2/4/2012
5,000
-
Can't cut utility, insurance, and other "fixed cost"
services and supplies budgets.
Already discussed at Budget Planning Committee
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Need review across lines of service. BPC discussion on 2-26Students may appreciate not having to stand in line 2012.
10,000
for routine transactions. Will take time to implement. Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 5.9 – Increase student participation in campus life
Need Ag Dept review. Already discussed at Budget Planning
Committee.
The farm is the Ag students' lab, just like science
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
labs, etc.
Objective 5.9 – Increase student participation in campus life
Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
1
Listening Session Suggestions2 With 2-26-2012 BPC workshop recommendations.xlsx Summary
Note: All savings are conservatively estimated.
2013-14 savings estimates are for multiyear planning
and will be adjusted next year.
Listening Session Suggestion
Date
BPC Recommendation from
February 26, 2012 BPC Workshop
BPC Ranking of Suggestions from Listening Sessions
2012-13 Bgt
Estimate
2013-14 Bgt
Estimate
2014-15 Bgt
Estimate
Notes
Planning Objective
CLOSING THE LOOP: BPC members consider CR's planning documents, Mission, Strategic Plan, Master Plans, Progam Reviews, etc. as well as the BPC charge, budget forecasts from prior years, etc. in determing budget
cut or funding priorities. BPC members rank the proposals below. BPC reports recommendations to Cabinet to consider with other input in determining CR's 2012-13 budget forecast. To close the loop for the larger campus
community, BPC ranking spreadsheet and transmittal memo will be posted to the BPC website (http://inside.redwoods.edu/BudgetPlanning/). To close the loop for BPC, once the budget is approved by the Board, BPC will hear
feedback on its recommendations.
TOTAL PROPOSALS:
200,000
180,000
416,600
For dept cut, better to give the Dept a budget cut
target, than to specify every cut.
Reduce Athletic budget
2/4/2012
5,000
-
-
Reduce Distance Education budget
2/13/2012
5,000
-
For dept cut, better to give the Dept a budget cut
- target, than to specify every cut. High student
demand for online clasess.
Use a different vendor than Chevron for fuel
purchases.
Other
500
500
TRUSTEES:
Reduce number of Trustees
Reduce benefits, benefit copay
2/9/2012
SELL OR LEASE PROPERTY:
Garberville – do not staff it. Sell it.
Extra Mendocino property.
Extra Del Norte property.
Extra Eureka main property & bldgs.
2/9/2012
CELL TOWER & BILLBOARDS:
Allow a Cell phone service provider to place a cell
phone tower on our property.
Place billboards on our unused land for rent.
2/4/2012
-
18,000
TIMBER HARVEST:
Timber harvest team in the forestry department to
harvest our timber for sale.
2/4/2012
1,000
1,000
FACILITY USE FEES:
Fees for Science Night, etc.
Increase facility rental fees and reduce waiverd fees.
Rent theatre for plays, concerts, etc.
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2/9/2012
10,000
1,000
1,000
Need Athletic review. Already discussed at Budget Planning
Committee.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Need Distance Education review. BPC discussion on 2-26-2012.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
Most fuel is purchased in bulk in Facilities, so savings
would be from employees travel. With volatile gas
BPC discussion on 2-26-2012.
600
prices, this change may only partially offset rising fuel Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
costs.
Need Trustees review. Already discussed at Budget Planning
Current Trustees complete their term, so no svgs
Committee
10,000 short term. For benefits, will need JPA action and
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
may allow Blue Shield to rebid.
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
Garberville budget is minimal (utilities), so
Already discussed at Budget Planning Committee & Facilities
recommendation is to not add staffing.
Planning Committee.
Will require staff research, legal review and time to
200,000
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
market property. No return in the near term.
Proceeds from property sale cannot go to operating Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
expenses.
Already discussed at Budget Planning Committee & Facilities
Includes Eureka, Del Norte, Mendocino, Garberville.
Planning Committee.
Would need to find if any cell phone provider wants to
18,000
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
put up a tower or if billboard companies are
Objective 5.9 – Increase student participation in campus life
interested.
Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
Forestry Dept reviewed and made recommendations. Already
discussed at Budget Planning Committee.
1,000 Timber may be mostly firewood, so limited value.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
Objective 4.1 – Increase employer satisfaction with CR graduates
CR's fees are lower than other publics in the area
20,000 and have not been increased in several years.
Outyear revenue from theater rentals.
2
Need Business Ofc review. Already discussed at Budget
Planning Committee.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 4.5 – Enhance the cultural richness of the community
Listening Session Suggestions2 With 2-26-2012 BPC workshop recommendations.xlsx Summary
Note: All savings are conservatively estimated.
2013-14 savings estimates are for multiyear planning
and will be adjusted next year.
Listening Session Suggestion
Date
BPC Recommendation from
February 26, 2012 BPC Workshop
BPC Ranking of Suggestions from Listening Sessions
2012-13 Bgt
Estimate
2013-14 Bgt
Estimate
2014-15 Bgt
Estimate
Notes
Planning Objective
CLOSING THE LOOP: BPC members consider CR's planning documents, Mission, Strategic Plan, Master Plans, Progam Reviews, etc. as well as the BPC charge, budget forecasts from prior years, etc. in determing budget
cut or funding priorities. BPC members rank the proposals below. BPC reports recommendations to Cabinet to consider with other input in determining CR's 2012-13 budget forecast. To close the loop for the larger campus
community, BPC ranking spreadsheet and transmittal memo will be posted to the BPC website (http://inside.redwoods.edu/BudgetPlanning/). To close the loop for BPC, once the budget is approved by the Board, BPC will hear
feedback on its recommendations.
TOTAL PROPOSALS:
Use higher one card for student ID
Other
Priority parking spaces
Other
Student lockers on campus
Other
General wage cuts across the board. Temporary
decrease.
Employee contracts for less than 12 months, i.e. 11
months, 10 months
FURLOUGHS:
Close campus on Fridays.
Voluntary reduced salaries.
POSITION REVIEW:
Compare CR staffing to peers, compare salaries
between faculty and administrators.
Analyze all positions for possible savings
2/4/2012
2/9/2012 and
2/13/2012
HEALTH BENEFITS:
Employees contribute to cost/premiums of health
care benefits
Employees opt out/fewer employees covered, etc.
2/13/2012
2/28/2012 12:22 PM
10,000
416,600
Need Business Ofc review. Already discussed at Budget
Planning Committee.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 5.9 – Increase student participation in campus life
Option to purchase a designated parking space.
Already discussed at Budget Planning Committee
Would help make parking more sustainable.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Already discussed at Budget Planning Committee
Would allow students to rent lockers on campus.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 5.9 – Increase student participation in campus life
Negotiable item? BPC discussion on 2-26-2012.
- Salaries are about $20 million annually.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Negotiable item? BPC discussion on 2-26-2012.
Salaries are about $20 million annually.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
Negotiable item? BPC discussion on 2-26-2012.
- Salaries are about $20 million annually.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
Negotiable item? Need HR Dept review. BPC discussion on 2-26HR recently completed a position realignment with
2012.
Jacobsen Betts consultants.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
Already discussed at Budget Planning Committee
CR has a small number of permanent part-time
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
positions.
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
Negotiable item? Any change in eligibility will require JPA
CR pays a flat rate per covered employee, regardless approval and Blue Shield would re-price and would increase the
of number of dependents.
fee per remaining covered employee. Already discussed at
Health and welfare benefits cost about $1,900/mo or Budget Planning Committee.
$22,800/yr per covered employee.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
BPC discussion on 2-26-2012.
Release time budget is about $600K.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
Already discussed at Budget Planning Committee
CR planned to reduce temp staff during this year.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
Savings is estimated on ID card stock and printers,
10,000 would still need to take pictures for Higher One. Will
need to negotiate with Higher One.
-
-
2/4/2012
Other
Reduce temporary employees.
-
180,000
Other
Combine positions to reduce reliance on part-time
staff (saves benefit costs)
Reduce non-instructional faculty release time.
200,000
Other
2/4/2012
3
Listening Session Suggestions2 With 2-26-2012 BPC workshop recommendations.xlsx Summary
Note: All savings are conservatively estimated.
2013-14 savings estimates are for multiyear planning
and will be adjusted next year.
Listening Session Suggestion
Date
BPC Recommendation from
February 26, 2012 BPC Workshop
BPC Ranking of Suggestions from Listening Sessions
2012-13 Bgt
Estimate
2013-14 Bgt
Estimate
2014-15 Bgt
Estimate
Notes
Planning Objective
CLOSING THE LOOP: BPC members consider CR's planning documents, Mission, Strategic Plan, Master Plans, Progam Reviews, etc. as well as the BPC charge, budget forecasts from prior years, etc. in determing budget
cut or funding priorities. BPC members rank the proposals below. BPC reports recommendations to Cabinet to consider with other input in determining CR's 2012-13 budget forecast. To close the loop for the larger campus
community, BPC ranking spreadsheet and transmittal memo will be posted to the BPC website (http://inside.redwoods.edu/BudgetPlanning/). To close the loop for BPC, once the budget is approved by the Board, BPC will hear
feedback on its recommendations.
TOTAL PROPOSALS:
SELF-SUPPORT STUDENTS:
Increase continuing education, community ed and
other self-support student enrollments
Other
GRANTS:
Seek out additional grant opportunities
Other
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT FEE WAIVER:
Reduce the high school concurrent fee waiver.
Other
LEASES:
Reduce the number of leased properties
Other
Lease space to the Academy of the Redwoods
200,000
180,000
416,600
10,000
11,000
12,000
35,000
2/4/2012
Need Continuing Ed/Community Ed review. BPC discussion on 2Additional students would diversify our revenue base.
26-2012.
Wil be more difficult with 101 site cutbacks.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Budget Planning Committee previously discussed and supports
CR is pursuing a number of grant opportunities.
this initiative.
General fund would receive indirect cost recovery.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Next year's budget already includes a $30K
Budget Planning Committee previously discussed and supports
reduction. Currently, students can receive waiver for this initiative.
up to 11 credits, next year will likely only allow 3 to 6 Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
credits to be waived.
Objective 5.9 – Increase student participation in campus life
Facilities Planning Committee & Budget Planning Committee
Next year's budget already assumes a reduction in previously discussed and support this initiative.
lease costs.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
Academy already covers all costs for maintenance, BPC discussion on 2-26-2012.
utilities, etc. on their bldg and covers their own staff Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
costs, etc. Need to consider our existing agreement Objective 4.5 – Enhance the cultural richness of the community
with AR. If AR leaves, CR would have to cover the Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
bldg maintenance & utility costs.
Objective 5.9 – Increase student participation in campus life
BPC discussion on 2-26-2012.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
Already discussed at Budget Planning Committee
General fund provides about $30K annually to
30,000
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Student Health Service.
Objective 5.9 – Increase student participation in campus life
Parking is currently self-supporting for the most part. Already discussed at Budget Planning Committee
10,000 Savings is from parking covering all maintenance,
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
upkeep and operating costs.
Objective 5.9 – Increase student participation in campus life
FOUNDATION CAMPAIGN:
Increase fundraising by seeking donations
Other
10,000
25,000
MAKE HEALTH FEE SELF SUPPORTING:
Increase the health fee and/or reduce costs to make
health services self-supporting.
Other
30,000
30,000
MAKE PARKING SELF SUPPORTING:
Increase fees or reduce costs.
Other
10,000
10,000
MAKE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SELF
SUPPORTING:
Increase fees or reduce costs.
Other
Program has suffered budget cuts from other funding Already discussed at Budget Planning Committee
sources. Realistically, $50K general fund support will Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
be required to maintain required services.
Objective 5.9 – Increase student participation in campus life
Other
Could possibly increase and stabilize revenue. Small
college bookstores across the country are seeing
BPC discussion on 2-26-2012.
lower sales. Staff needs to research and solicit
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
proposals. Also need to follow any applicable rules Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
for current staff.
AUXILIARY ALTERNATIVES:
Outsource to Barnes & Noble, Aramark, Kinkos, etc.
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4
Could generate additional revenue, but will require
resources for fundraising staff.
Listening Session Suggestions2 With 2-26-2012 BPC workshop recommendations.xlsx Summary
Note: All savings are conservatively estimated.
2013-14 savings estimates are for multiyear planning
and will be adjusted next year.
Listening Session Suggestion
Date
BPC Recommendation from
February 26, 2012 BPC Workshop
BPC Ranking of Suggestions from Listening Sessions
2012-13 Bgt
Estimate
2013-14 Bgt
Estimate
2014-15 Bgt
Estimate
Notes
Planning Objective
CLOSING THE LOOP: BPC members consider CR's planning documents, Mission, Strategic Plan, Master Plans, Progam Reviews, etc. as well as the BPC charge, budget forecasts from prior years, etc. in determing budget
cut or funding priorities. BPC members rank the proposals below. BPC reports recommendations to Cabinet to consider with other input in determining CR's 2012-13 budget forecast. To close the loop for the larger campus
community, BPC ranking spreadsheet and transmittal memo will be posted to the BPC website (http://inside.redwoods.edu/BudgetPlanning/). To close the loop for BPC, once the budget is approved by the Board, BPC will hear
feedback on its recommendations.
TOTAL PROPOSALS:
AUXILIARY SUPPORT:
Dining, Housing, Bookstore
Other
Deregistration
Other
COLLECTIONS:
Collect on delinquent student accounts.
Other
2/28/2012 12:22 PM
200,000
180,000
416,600
$300K in support from auxiliaries is already planned
for next year's budget.
Next year's budget already assumes that
deregistration will continue. Deregistration helps to
reduce CR's bad debt write offs when students
ultimately do not pay their bills.
This won't actually increase the budget, but rather will
ensure that there is cash to pay our bills and will help
reduce bad expense. Board approved staff plan to
seek proposals.
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Already discussed at Budget Planning Committee
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Budget Planning Committee previously discussed and supports
this initiative.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 5.9 – Increase student participation in campus life
BPC discussion on 2-26-2012.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Listening Session Suggestions2 With 2-26-2012 BPC workshop recommendations.xlsx Summary
Note: All savings are conservatively estimated.
2013-14 savings estimates are for multiyear planning
and will be adjusted next year.
Listening Session Suggestion
Date
BPC Recommendation from
February 26, 2012 BPC Workshop
BPC Ranking of Suggestions from Listening Sessions
2012-13 Bgt
Estimate
2013-14 Bgt
Estimate
2014-15 Bgt
Estimate
Notes
Planning Objective
CLOSING THE LOOP: BPC members consider CR's planning documents, Mission, Strategic Plan, Master Plans, Progam Reviews, etc. as well as the BPC charge, budget forecasts from prior years, etc. in determing budget
cut or funding priorities. BPC members rank the proposals below. BPC reports recommendations to Cabinet to consider with other input in determining CR's 2012-13 budget forecast. To close the loop for the larger campus
community, BPC ranking spreadsheet and transmittal memo will be posted to the BPC website (http://inside.redwoods.edu/BudgetPlanning/). To close the loop for BPC, once the budget is approved by the Board, BPC will hear
feedback on its recommendations.
TOTAL PROPOSALS:
200,000
180,000
416,600
Removed from list (Duplicate, may generate cash long term, but won't generate cash near term, etc.):
N
/ 4) Sell [or lease] the Garberville property.
A
2/4/2012
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
This property was marketed for a couple years before
Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
the transfer to CR, so a quick sale at any reasonable
Goes against: Objective 5.3 – Reduce transportation barriers for
price is unlikely.
students
-
10) Have the CR Business dept. run a business that
brings in revenue.
2/4/2012
11) A monthly black tie event sponsored by the
College for students and CPA’s to build relationships
there would be a charge of $25 per person for
attendance at this event.
2/4/2012
9) Review Administrative Salaries; determine equity
between administrative salaries and faculty salaries.
2/4/2012
12) Look at the leases on the bookstore and café;
when they expire run these enterprises internally.
2/4/2012
21) Snack shacks around campus making it
convenient for students.
2/4/2012
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 5.9 – Increase student participation in campus life
23) A mini bookstore placed on campus to sale
sundries.
2/4/2012
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 5.9 – Increase student participation in campus life
27) Self-borrowing from our Capital Projects.
2/4/2012
29) Examine the last point of stability and analyze
our current faculty structure.
2/4/2012
Reduce benefits offered to Trustees
2/9/2012
Eliminate health benefits coverage for employees
who are covered by their spouses.
2/28/2012 12:22 PM
Objective 4.1 – Increase employer satisfaction with CR graduates
Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
-
-
Objective 4.1 – Increase employer satisfaction with CR graduates
Objective 5.9 – Increase student participation in campus life
-
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
-
-
-
-
-
-
The bookstore, dining and housing currently pay rent
to CR, so we already do this.
While this is a creative idea, it would be inappropriate
to borrow from capital projects.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
Currently, CR pays a flat rate per covered employee,
provided all are covered. Blue Shield would re-price Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
and would increase the fee per remaining covered
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
employee.
2/9/2012
6
Listening Session Suggestions2 With 2-26-2012 BPC workshop recommendations.xlsx Summary
Note: All savings are conservatively estimated.
2013-14 savings estimates are for multiyear planning
and will be adjusted next year.
Listening Session Suggestion
Date
BPC Recommendation from
February 26, 2012 BPC Workshop
BPC Ranking of Suggestions from Listening Sessions
2012-13 Bgt
Estimate
2013-14 Bgt
Estimate
2014-15 Bgt
Estimate
Notes
Planning Objective
CLOSING THE LOOP: BPC members consider CR's planning documents, Mission, Strategic Plan, Master Plans, Progam Reviews, etc. as well as the BPC charge, budget forecasts from prior years, etc. in determing budget
cut or funding priorities. BPC members rank the proposals below. BPC reports recommendations to Cabinet to consider with other input in determining CR's 2012-13 budget forecast. To close the loop for the larger campus
community, BPC ranking spreadsheet and transmittal memo will be posted to the BPC website (http://inside.redwoods.edu/BudgetPlanning/). To close the loop for BPC, once the budget is approved by the Board, BPC will hear
feedback on its recommendations.
TOTAL PROPOSALS:
Mendocino Excess Property – sell it, use as a
campground
Lease vacant buildings
200,000
180,000
416,600
2/13/2012
Need to research, proceeds from a sale cannot be
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
used to pay operating costs, and cannot assume that
Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
a sale will be complete by next year.
2/13/2012
Once buildings are vacated, will need to market the
space, and will need to spend up front to do any
agreed-upon renovations, so positive cash flow not
likely next year. More liklely for the year after next
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
Need to research, proceeds from a sale cannot be
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
used to pay operating costs, and cannot assume that
Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
a sale will be complete by next year.
Timber tax revenue is already included in the budget.
The question related to how much timber tax revenue Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
is coming in.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Duplicate
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
Create a list of assets for possible sale
2/13/2012
Timber tax
2/13/2012
Eliminate four Trustees
2/13/2012
Board of Trustees ask for loans from community
members
2/9/2012
Loans would need to be paid back, so doesn't help
long run fiscal stabiliity
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
Advocacy at the State
2/9/2012
Good idea, but can't assign a dollar amount to this.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Harvest trees from CR’s Forest
2/9/2012
Duplicate
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
Objective 4.1 – Increase employer satisfaction with CR graduates
Employees take only part of a raise
2/13/2012
duplicate
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
Energy Savings
2/9/2012
Evaluate Tutor.com
Get rid of Parature Ticket system in Ask CR$50,000 per year.
2/9/2012
Early Retirements
2/28/2012 12:22 PM
Facilities Planning and Budget Planning ranked a
capital budget item for energy savings, so this is
already planned. Also a couple other specific energy
savings ideas are included for ranking
Duplicate
Will still need a ticketing system, so savings is the
delta. Also, will be a transition cost the first year.
Early retirement incentive is already included in the
budget forecast.
2/13/2012
2/9/2012
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Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
Listening Session Suggestions2 With 2-26-2012 BPC workshop recommendations.xlsx Summary
Note: All savings are conservatively estimated.
2013-14 savings estimates are for multiyear planning
and will be adjusted next year.
Listening Session Suggestion
Date
BPC Recommendation from
February 26, 2012 BPC Workshop
BPC Ranking of Suggestions from Listening Sessions
2012-13 Bgt
Estimate
2013-14 Bgt
Estimate
2014-15 Bgt
Estimate
Notes
Planning Objective
CLOSING THE LOOP: BPC members consider CR's planning documents, Mission, Strategic Plan, Master Plans, Progam Reviews, etc. as well as the BPC charge, budget forecasts from prior years, etc. in determing budget
cut or funding priorities. BPC members rank the proposals below. BPC reports recommendations to Cabinet to consider with other input in determining CR's 2012-13 budget forecast. To close the loop for the larger campus
community, BPC ranking spreadsheet and transmittal memo will be posted to the BPC website (http://inside.redwoods.edu/BudgetPlanning/). To close the loop for BPC, once the budget is approved by the Board, BPC will hear
feedback on its recommendations.
TOTAL PROPOSALS:
Reducing faculty TLU’s
2/13/2012
Reduce Administration
2/13/2012
200,000
180,000
416,600
The budget forecast already includes a TLU
reduction.
Projected budget scenario includes $435K in
reductions. Reductions must be planned though
shared governance processes.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
Employee participation in benefit costs and/or wage
cuts based on each employee’s current salary, not
the employee group or classification of the position
held.
Reduce Shively Expense
2/4/2012
Duplicate
2/13/2012
Rent out the unused buildings on campus.
2/4/2012
Sell [or lease] the property that is not being utilized in
Fort Bragg or other locations.
2/4/2012
Renting out the unoccupied dorms in the summer for
groups who may be interested in visiting our area.
2/4/2012
duplicate
Will need to go through the planning process and
upfront expenses may be incurred for leasehold
improvements, so no revenue until 2013-14 at
earliest
Need to research, proceeds from a sale cannot be
used to pay operating costs, and cannot assume that
a sale will be complete by next year.
Residence halls are rented during the summer. Need
to know the summer vacany rates for potential
revenue.
The foundation holding events to generate funds.
2/4/2012
duplicate
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 4.5 – Enhance the cultural richness of the community
2/9/2012
Residence halls are rented during the summer, but
down time is required for scheduled repair and
maintenance.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 4.5 – Enhance the cultural richness of the community
Objective 5.9 – Increase student participation in campus life
2/9/2012
McKinleyville and Arcata sites proposed for closure.
EKA downtown costs will be reduced. Already
assumed on the budget forecast.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
2/9/2012
Currently, CR pays a flat rate per covered employee,
provided all are covered. Would require action by
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
JPA. Blue Shield would re-price and would increase Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
the fee per remaining covered employee.
Rent out the Dorms over the summer
Close sites and Centers
Eliminate duplicate health benefits coverage for
couples working within the CR District.
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Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 4.6 – Improve partnerships with area employers
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Listening Session Suggestions2 With 2-26-2012 BPC workshop recommendations.xlsx Summary
Note: All savings are conservatively estimated.
2013-14 savings estimates are for multiyear planning
and will be adjusted next year.
Listening Session Suggestion
Date
BPC Recommendation from
February 26, 2012 BPC Workshop
BPC Ranking of Suggestions from Listening Sessions
2012-13 Bgt
Estimate
2013-14 Bgt
Estimate
2014-15 Bgt
Estimate
Notes
Planning Objective
CLOSING THE LOOP: BPC members consider CR's planning documents, Mission, Strategic Plan, Master Plans, Progam Reviews, etc. as well as the BPC charge, budget forecasts from prior years, etc. in determing budget
cut or funding priorities. BPC members rank the proposals below. BPC reports recommendations to Cabinet to consider with other input in determining CR's 2012-13 budget forecast. To close the loop for the larger campus
community, BPC ranking spreadsheet and transmittal memo will be posted to the BPC website (http://inside.redwoods.edu/BudgetPlanning/). To close the loop for BPC, once the budget is approved by the Board, BPC will hear
feedback on its recommendations.
TOTAL PROPOSALS:
200,000
416,600
No college or university can ever have a complete
hiring freeze; exceptions for health & safety, to
- provide instructors for classes, to fill mission-critical
duties. Partial freeze is in place where position
requests go to Cabinet -- This will continue.
Hiring Freeze
2/4/2012
Voluntary furloughs
2/9/2012
Duplicate
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
Use our theatres on campus to stage money making
events such as concerts and theatrical
performances. Foundation fundraisers.
2/4/2012
Good idea, but not appropriate to budget for this
without any recent track record of positive net
revenue.
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 4.5 – Enhance the cultural richness of the community
Objective 5.9 – Increase student participation in campus life
Plan for higher wage costs down the road as
longevity moves employees’ salaries into higher
wage brackets.
2/4/2012
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180,000
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Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.2 – Maintain fiscal stability
Objective 2.1 – Improve employment best practices
Objective 3.4 – Increase data-informed decision-making
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Listening Session Suggestions2 With 2-26-2012 BPC workshop recommendations.xlsx Summary