Budget Process
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Budget Development Timeline
The budget development process involves reviewing past budgets, identifying and forecasting revenue for the coming year, and assigning amounts to spend on various projects and programs. The process includes the following:
STEP 1 - Planning
- Determine timeline based on Legislative Session dates
- Project revenue based on upcoming year's FTE estimates
- Understand current financial status and recurring costs
- Prioritize new goals and objectives
- Agree on budget approach
STEP 2 - Preparation
Work with schools and departments to develop location-specific budgets.
STEP 3 - Review Budget
Individual budgets are evaluated and revised as needed.
STEP 4 - Prepare Districtwide Budget
Prepare the districtwide budget to present to the School Board.
STEP 5 - Public Hearings
Hold public hearings to approve Tentative and adopt Final Budgets.
STEP 6 - Communicate
Communicate the final budget to the State.
STEP 7 - Implement Budget
STEP 8 - Evaluate and Monitor
Continuously evaluate, monitor, and amend budget as needed. Report budget amendments to the School Board monthly.