Governor Jerry Brown released his proposed $97.7 billion state budget on Thursday, January 10, 2013, which, for the most part, brought good news to California educators. It provides an increase of $2.7 billion of Proposition 98 money over the current year and includes a $1.8 billion repayment for prior deferred appropriations. We recognize that this would not be possible without the passage of Proposition 30 and thank the voters for voicing their support for public education. It is now time for the LAUSD Superintendent and Board Members to develop a local budget that instills public confidence in the management of the increased funding.