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Description

Oakland Schools' Director of Government and Community Services Lisa Hansknecht talks about school aid funding and exactly how it works. She debunks myths to help give listers a better understanding of how Oakland County school districts are funded. 

Resources:

School Finance Research Collaborative: https://www.fundmischools.org/

Oakland Schools: oakland.k12.mi.us 

House Fiscal Agency Fiscal Brief: Cmd+Click or tap to follow the link">http://www.house.mi.gov/hfa/PDF/Alpha/Fiscal_Brief_Basics_of_the_Foundation_Allowance_FY19_Update_Nov2018.pdf

State of Michigan Revenue State Source and Distribution: http://www.house.mi.gov/hfa/PDF/RevenueForecast/Source_and_Distribution_Aug2019.pdf

Host: Oakland Schools' Communications Specialist Sarah Davis

Producer: Oakland Schools' Media Production and Distance Learning Manager Mark Hansen