FELE TEST FINAL TEST AND SUB TEST 1,2 AND 3 ACTUAL
EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
To provide equalization of educational opportunity, the FEFP formula recognizes: -
ANSWER: 1. Varying local property bases 2. varying education program costs 3.
varying costs of living 4. varying costs for equivalent educational programs due to
sparsity and dispersion of student population
The FEFP (Florida Education Finance Program) - ANSWER: is the primary mechanism
for funding the operating costs of public schools to promote equalization of
educational opportunity
Source of fund for public schools: - ANSWER: State support - sales tax, Florida lottery,
special capital outlay revenue sources; Local Support - Property taxes, local sales tax,
impact fees; Federal Support - Special allocations, categorical funds
Requirements for participation in FEFP - ANSWER: maintain accurate records,
operate schools for a term of at least 180 actual teaching days, provide written
contracts for instructional personnel of at least 196 days, expand funds for salaries
according to School Board approved salary schedules, Observe State Board rules for
budge preparation and approval, maintain system of program evaluation, base
salaries for instructional personnel on performance demonstrated under Section
231.29, F.S.
2 mill levy - ANSWER: each year during the budgetary process the Board has at it's
discretion under Florida Statutes upon the Superintendent's recommendation to levy
up to 2 mills of ad velorem taxes on local property for the purpose of capital outlay.
LCIF - ANSWER: Local Capital Improvement Fund (same as 2 mill levy) These are
funds received from the 2 mill levy for purposes advertised to the public
HVAC - ANSWER: Central heat and air conditioning systems at schools
Technology - ANSWER: retrofitting, wiring, communications, computers, audio/visual
equipment, networking, etc.
PECO - ANSWER: Public Education Capital Outlay - these dollars are derived from the
bonding of Gross Receipt Utility Taxes received by the State. These funds are
disbursed to Districts through a formula based on number of students.
CO & DS - ANSWER: Capital Outlay and Debt Service - a portion of the collections
from tags and licenses is returned to local school districts for capital outlay purposes
Remember to always choose answers that show: - ANSWER: shared decision making,
community involvement, needs assessment tools, data driven results, research
, based results, site based management, technology, student achievement, surveying
needs first
Article I Section 8 - ANSWER: Welfare Clause - Given to State - States take money
from the Federal Government
Establishment Clause - ANSWER: Public Schools cannot take any action that would
have the primary effect on advancing religion
Free Exercise Clause - ANSWER: Public Schools cannot prohibit free exercise of
religious beliefs
The Lemon Test - ANSWER: The purpose must be secular, the primary effect may not
enhance or inhibit religion, must not foster an excessive government entanglement
with religion
Equal Access Act (1984) - ANSWER: Public schools cannot deny the use of their
facilities for any religious, political, or philosophical reasons if the school has created
a "limited open forum"
IDEA - ANSWER: does not require that a district provide special education services at
a private parochial school but must be provided by the public school
14th Amendment - ANSWER: provides protection regarding equal protection. No
state can deny equal protection of laws to anyone within its jurisdiction
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) - ANSWER: The EAHCA advocates educating
handicapped individuals within regular classrooms as much as possible
Marriage removes child from - ANSWER: compulsory attendance and truancy laws
Procedural Due Process (14th Amendment) - ANSWER: protects an individual against
arbitrary state action. Procedural due process requires notice and a hearing
Substantive due Process (14th Amendment) - ANSWER: liberty or freedom - life,
property, education, travel, religion, speech, etc.
Tinker v. Demoines - ANSWER: Freedom of Speech and Expression
Search & Seizure - ANSWER: Strip searches require "Probable Cause" because they
are considered highly intrusive.
Hearsay - ANSWER: Reasonable Doubt
Probable cause - ANSWER: must see it with your own eyes
EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
To provide equalization of educational opportunity, the FEFP formula recognizes: -
ANSWER: 1. Varying local property bases 2. varying education program costs 3.
varying costs of living 4. varying costs for equivalent educational programs due to
sparsity and dispersion of student population
The FEFP (Florida Education Finance Program) - ANSWER: is the primary mechanism
for funding the operating costs of public schools to promote equalization of
educational opportunity
Source of fund for public schools: - ANSWER: State support - sales tax, Florida lottery,
special capital outlay revenue sources; Local Support - Property taxes, local sales tax,
impact fees; Federal Support - Special allocations, categorical funds
Requirements for participation in FEFP - ANSWER: maintain accurate records,
operate schools for a term of at least 180 actual teaching days, provide written
contracts for instructional personnel of at least 196 days, expand funds for salaries
according to School Board approved salary schedules, Observe State Board rules for
budge preparation and approval, maintain system of program evaluation, base
salaries for instructional personnel on performance demonstrated under Section
231.29, F.S.
2 mill levy - ANSWER: each year during the budgetary process the Board has at it's
discretion under Florida Statutes upon the Superintendent's recommendation to levy
up to 2 mills of ad velorem taxes on local property for the purpose of capital outlay.
LCIF - ANSWER: Local Capital Improvement Fund (same as 2 mill levy) These are
funds received from the 2 mill levy for purposes advertised to the public
HVAC - ANSWER: Central heat and air conditioning systems at schools
Technology - ANSWER: retrofitting, wiring, communications, computers, audio/visual
equipment, networking, etc.
PECO - ANSWER: Public Education Capital Outlay - these dollars are derived from the
bonding of Gross Receipt Utility Taxes received by the State. These funds are
disbursed to Districts through a formula based on number of students.
CO & DS - ANSWER: Capital Outlay and Debt Service - a portion of the collections
from tags and licenses is returned to local school districts for capital outlay purposes
Remember to always choose answers that show: - ANSWER: shared decision making,
community involvement, needs assessment tools, data driven results, research
, based results, site based management, technology, student achievement, surveying
needs first
Article I Section 8 - ANSWER: Welfare Clause - Given to State - States take money
from the Federal Government
Establishment Clause - ANSWER: Public Schools cannot take any action that would
have the primary effect on advancing religion
Free Exercise Clause - ANSWER: Public Schools cannot prohibit free exercise of
religious beliefs
The Lemon Test - ANSWER: The purpose must be secular, the primary effect may not
enhance or inhibit religion, must not foster an excessive government entanglement
with religion
Equal Access Act (1984) - ANSWER: Public schools cannot deny the use of their
facilities for any religious, political, or philosophical reasons if the school has created
a "limited open forum"
IDEA - ANSWER: does not require that a district provide special education services at
a private parochial school but must be provided by the public school
14th Amendment - ANSWER: provides protection regarding equal protection. No
state can deny equal protection of laws to anyone within its jurisdiction
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) - ANSWER: The EAHCA advocates educating
handicapped individuals within regular classrooms as much as possible
Marriage removes child from - ANSWER: compulsory attendance and truancy laws
Procedural Due Process (14th Amendment) - ANSWER: protects an individual against
arbitrary state action. Procedural due process requires notice and a hearing
Substantive due Process (14th Amendment) - ANSWER: liberty or freedom - life,
property, education, travel, religion, speech, etc.
Tinker v. Demoines - ANSWER: Freedom of Speech and Expression
Search & Seizure - ANSWER: Strip searches require "Probable Cause" because they
are considered highly intrusive.
Hearsay - ANSWER: Reasonable Doubt
Probable cause - ANSWER: must see it with your own eyes
