This budget outlines the projected revenues and expenditures for the 2008-09 fiscal year. The budget is intended to provide the Board of Education and the community the necessary data to facilitate understanding of the District’s financial position and operational plan.
The budget reflects the need to plan effectively for:
- program changes and their impact on staffing
- continuing curriculum development
- Strategic Plan initiatives
- infrastructure maintenance and upgrades
A demographic study completed in January, 2006 and the long-range strategic planning process have helped to guide the 2008-09 budget development. The total enrollment of the District increased 3% from 2007-08 to 2008-09. The broad goals of the strategic plan in areas of curriculum implementation, multiculturalism, and communications are supported by specific allocations within the budget.
The budget is intended to be a working document. It is used throughout the school year to give direction and guidance to the school board and administration concerning the allocation of funds during the year.
The tentative budget is presented to the Board of Education for discussion and input in July. After adoption of the tentative budget, it is put on public display and made available on the District website. A final budget is presented to the Board for adoption at the conclusion of the budget hearing in September.