PUERTO RICO EDUCATION COUNCIL.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Reorganization Plan No. 1 of July 26, 2010, known as the Puerto Rico Education Council Reorganization Plan, consolidated the Puerto Rico Higher Education Council and the Puerto Rico General Education Council into the Puerto Rico Education Council.

MISSION

Manages public policy related to Puerto Rico's educational standards by issuing licenses for the establishment and operation of postsecondary educational institutions as well as licenses for the authorization and accreditation of educational institutions in Puerto Rico.

VISION

Ensure that educational institutions in Puerto Rico provide a healthy and safe environment, have a capable administration and have the financial stability needed to meet their commitments to the students.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Council is comprised of the following organizational units:

  • Education Support Program Administration Division
  • Evaluation Division
  • Licensing and Accreditation Division
  • Administration Office
  • Office of the Executive Director
  • Human Resources Labor Relations Office

This council includes the Puerto Rico Education Council as the governing body.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The Puerto Rico Education Council is located at Num. 268 Ponce de Len Avenue, Hato Rey Center Building, Suite 1500, Floor 15 in San Juan.

PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE


POSITIONS AUTHORIZED

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012
Sept./08 Sept./09 Sept./10 Feb./11 Proj.

 

Total amount of positions 0 0 0 0 51

Data comes from the Agency's Certified Headcount Reports. Figures for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 were estimated during the budget formulation process.


PROGRAMS

Economic Assistance Programs Administration

Program Description

Administers state financial aid programs for public and private postsecondary students (college and non-college). It manages funds from the No Child Left Behind program, which provides for teachers' and school administrators' professional development.

Statistical Data 2010 2011 2012

 

Aid for merit students 0 0 5,151
CESPR - PRIDCO 0 0 40
Graduated supplementary aid 0 0 66,589
High honor student program 0 0 90
Institutions participating in scholarship program 0 0 90
Sub-graduated supplementary aid 0 0 4,993
Total students participating in scholarship programs 0 0 76,863

The figures for 2011-2012 are projected during the budget preparation process.

Note: The Under Graduate Supplementary Aid Programs and scholarship programs apply to both college and non-college students. The distribution of funds among programs is conducted using a formula based on student registration which is reported by the institution. They determine the amount of aid and therefore the number of beneficiaries per year.

The Fiscal Year 2009-2010 figures are presented under the Puerto Rico Council of Higher Education. Starting in Fiscal Year, they will be presented under the new Puerto Rico Education Council as a result of the July 26, 2010 Reorganization Plan No. 1, known as the Puerto Rico Education Council Reorganization Plan.

Customers

College, vocational and technical postsecondary students.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 0 0 0 2
Total, Positions 0 0 0 2

General Management and Administration

Program Description

Provides administrative support for the following programmatic divisions: Human Resources, Finances and Accounting, Disbursements, Collections, Purchasing, Budget Administration and Control, Documents and Certificates Administration, Legal, Information Systems and Mail Services.

Customers

Postsecondary and basic education institutions, enrolled students, college graduates, other graduates and Council employees.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 0 0 0 20
Planning, Budget, Statistics, Auditing, and Finance 0 0 0 2
Total, Positions 0 0 0 22



Research, studies and statistical data on basic and higher education

Program Description

Compiles and disseminates statistical data on education in Puerto Rico and maintains a data base. It also promotes and provides incentives for educational research.




Statistical Data 2010 2011 2012

 

Contracts and projects awarded 0 0 6
Investment in projects and contracts 0 0 39

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 budget formulation process.

In Fiscal Years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011, there were no figures for this Program under the Higher Education Council. For Fiscal Year 2011-2012, they will be presented under the new Puerto Rico Education Council as a consequence of the June 26, 2010 Reorganization Plan, known as the Puerto Rico Education Council Reorganization Plan.

Customers

Institutional researchers, government agency officials, administrators, private and public enterprises in general

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 0 0 0 2
Total, Positions 0 0 0 2

Licensing and Certification of Institutions

Program Description

Expedites the licenses needed by private and public postsecondary institutions to operate in Puerto Rico. In addition, it issues licenses to basic education institutions and certifies all public and private educational institutions.

Statistical Data 2010 2011 2012

 

Associate Degrees approved 0 0 2
Associate Degrees authorized 0 0 2
Baccalaureate degrees approved 0 0 10
Baccalaureate degrees authorized 0 0 16
Master degrees approved 0 0 4
Master degrees authorized 0 0 8
PhD degrees approved 0 0 2
PhD degrees authorized 0 0 20
Private School Accreditation 0 0 20
Private schools licensed, renewals, modifications, substantial changes, and churches-schools 0 0 255
Public School Accreditation 0 0 35
Total higher education programs approved 0 0 38
Total higher-education programs authorized 0 0 40

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 budget formulation process.

The Fiscal Year 2009-2010 figures are presented under the Puerto Rico Council of Higher Education. Starting in Fiscal Year, they will be presented under the new Puerto Rico Education Council as a result of the July 26,2010 Reorganization Plan No. 1, known as the Puerto Rico Education Council Reorganization Plan.


Customers

46 institutions and 106 postsecondary units that request licenses. In addition, 2,700 public and private basic education institutions are served.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 0 0 0 23
Planning, Budget, Statistics, Auditing, and Finance 0 0 0 1
Information Systems 0 0 0 1
Total, Positions 0 0 0 25

FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 is $31,379,000. The funding includes $3,581,000 from the Joint Resolution-General Fund, $20,000,000 from Special Appropiations-General Fund, $2,407,000 in Federal Grants, $391,000 from Revenues from Internal Services, and $5,000,000 from Other Income.

Joint Resolution-General Funds will be used to cover the Council's operational expenses. Special Appropiations and Other Income will be used to provide financial aid to students in private postsecondary institutions.

The federal program that provides most of the funding is the Improving Teacher Quality State Grant. These funds are used to offer financial aid for teacher's training and development.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Economic Assistance Programs Administration 0 0 0 2,564
General Management and Administration 0 0 0 1,778
Licensing and Certification of Institutions 0 0 0 1,603
Research, studies and statistical data on basic and higher education 0 0 0 434
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 0 6,379
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations
Economic Assistance Programs Administration 0 0 0 25,000
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 0 0 0 25,000
Total, Program 0 0 0 31,379
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 0 0 0 3,581
Federal Grants 0 0 0 2,407
Revenues from Internal Sources 0 0 0 391
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 0 6,379
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Special Appropriations - General Fund 0 0 0 20,000
Other Income 0 0 0 5,000
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 0 0 0 25,000
Total, Funding Sources 0 0 0 31,379
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 0 0 0 2,606
Rent and Utilities 0 0 0 116
Purchased Services 0 0 0 482
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions 0 0 0 2,407
Transportation Expenses 0 0 0 15
Professional Services 0 0 0 183
Other Expenses 0 0 0 98
Non Distributed Allocations 0 0 0 394
Office Supplies and other Materials 0 0 0 54
Advertising and Media Expenses 0 0 0 24
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 0 6,379
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Incentives and Subsidies for Services to Citizens 0 0 0 25,000
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 0 0 0 25,000
Total, Expense Category 0 0 0 31,379

SUMMARY OF RESOURCES BY PROGRAM

Economic Assistance Programs Administration

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Federal Grants 0 0 0 2,407
Joint Resolution - General Fund 0 0 0 120
Revenues from Internal Sources 0 0 0 37
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 0 2,564
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Other Income 0 0 0 5,000
Special Appropriations - General Fund 0 0 0 20,000
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 0 0 0 25,000
Total, Funding Sources 0 0 0 27,564
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 0 0 0 120
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions 0 0 0 2,407
Professional Services 0 0 0 37
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 0 2,564
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Incentives and Subsidies for Services to Citizens 0 0 0 25,000
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 0 0 0 25,000
Total, Expense Category 0 0 0 27,564
 

General Management and Administration

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 0 0 0 1,606
Revenues from Internal Sources 0 0 0 172
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 0 1,778
Total, Funding Sources 0 0 0 1,778
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 0 0 0 1,015
Rent and Utilities 0 0 0 116
Purchased Services 0 0 0 456
Professional Services 0 0 0 42
Other Expenses 0 0 0 98
Office Supplies and other Materials 0 0 0 47
Advertising and Media Expenses 0 0 0 4
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 0 1,778
Total, Expense Category 0 0 0 1,778
 

Research, studies and statistical data on basic and higher education

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 0 0 0 434
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 0 434
Total, Funding Sources 0 0 0 434
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 0 0 0 40
Non Distributed Allocations 0 0 0 394
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 0 434
Total, Expense Category 0 0 0 434
 

Licensing and Certification of Institutions

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 0 0 0 1,421
Revenues from Internal Sources 0 0 0 182
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 0 1,603
Total, Funding Sources 0 0 0 1,603
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 0 0 0 1,431
Purchased Services 0 0 0 26
Transportation Expenses 0 0 0 15
Professional Services 0 0 0 104
Office Supplies and other Materials 0 0 0 7
Advertising and Media Expenses 0 0 0 20
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 0 1,603
Total, Expense Category 0 0 0 1,603