Funding Formula Task Force
Charge
The charge to this task force was:
- To analyze the current LSL formula
- To analyze alternative fund distribution formulas and determine their applicability for use with the Loan Star Libraries Program
- To recommend alternative distribution formula or formulas to the TSLAC director and librarian
The Loan Star Libraries Task Force met for the final time February 7, 2007. At that meeting, the task force came to a consensus on a revised funding formula for the Loan Star Libraries program. The recommendation from the task force was to move the Loan Star Libraries calculation from its current formula of 25% base award and 75% as a percentage match on total local operating expenditures to 30% base award and 70% as a percentage match on total local operating expenditures. This recommendation was brought to the library community for discussion at system meetings and at a public forum at the Texas Library Association conference in San Antonio.
Timeline
2006
- December: Task Force works on formulas; preparing for Jan. meeting
2007
- January 12: Task Force meeting--consensus on proposed formula
- Jan-March: Solicit public input
- April 12: Request Commission approval to post proposed
new rule for public comment
Open Forum at Texas Library Association Conference - April-May: Public Comment Period
- June 16: Request Commission approval to adopt new rule
- August: New funding formula in place for FY2008 grant cycle
Task Force Documents
- Principles (.doc)
- Letter to Public Library Directors
(.doc)
- Timeline (.doc)
- Minutes of February
2007 meeting (.doc)
Microsoft Word viewers and converters available for download.
Task Force Co-Chairs
Willie Braudaway |
Kerry McGeath |
