Consideration of the Removal of the Charter School Asset Class in the
Permanent School Fund Long Term Strategic Asset Allocation Plan
and in the Investment Procedures Manual
September 16, 2011
COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL FINANCE/PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND: ACTION
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: CONSENT
SUMMARY: This item provides an opportunity for the committee and board to consider the removal of the charter school asset class in the Permanent School Fund Long Term Strategic Asset Allocation Plan and in the Investment Procedures Manual.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Texas Constitution, Article VII, §5(f).
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: None.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND SIGNIFICANT ISSUES: At the July 2010 meeting, the board approved a long-term strategic asset allocation plan which included a 0.5% charter school allocation.
FISCAL IMPACT: The distribution of the Permanent School Fund is projected to be $1.9 billion during the 2012-2013 biennium.
PUBLIC AND STUDENT BENEFIT: The distribution of the Permanent School Fund will flow to the school districts and reduce the tax burden to the public and the state of Texas.
PROCEDURAL AND REPORTING IMPLICATIONS: Not applicable.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ALTERNATIVES: No alternative actions are proposed regarding this item.
OTHER COMMENTS AND RELATED ISSUES: None.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Scott
Commissioner of Education
Staff Member Responsible:
Holland Timmins, Executive Administrator
and Chief Investment Officer of the
Texas Permanent School Fund