Budget Reminders

• We will budget from the perspective what we know to be true in the present moment.
• Though we will be cautiously optimistic about decreases in expenditures or increases in revenue, but we will not make assumptions.

What will shape our process

• What we have to do
• What our goals direct us to do
• What we might like to do

Mitigating factors that will impact our process

• Unknowns related to transportation
• Inability to accurately project or forecast fluctuations in student population
• Uncertainty of student needs:
  • Special Education
  • English Language Learners
  • McKinney-Vento
  • Social Emotional
• Increased administrative duties and responsibilities

What we will discuss

• Parameters
• Mandates
• District & Board Goals
• Other

Parameters

• Changing Enrollment
  • Obligation to be attentive to growing social emotional & mental health needs
• Needs and costs of special education students
• Academic Intervention Services
• English Language Learners
• McKinney – Vento Students
• Staffing & Negotiations
• Technology/Security Needs & Requirements
• Transportation
• Tuition Costs
• Other

Mandates

• ENL services mandated by proficiency levels
• Increased administrative responsibilities:
  • APPR
  • Ed Law 2D

District & Board Goals

• High Quality Instructional Programs
• Safety & Wellness
• Attention to diversity and social emotional needs
• Communication
• Commitment to Facilities & Physical Plant
• Fiscal Responsibility

What we need to do

We must comply with MANDATES, to do so consider the following:

• Additional ENL Staffing
• Increased administrative support

What our goals dictate we do

To meet GOALS, consider the following:

• Necessary funding to support continued professional development, curriculum development, safety and wellness initiatives
• Staffing to support social emotional & mental health needs of students
• Expand upon initial work dedicated to Diversity Training
• Implement procedures and protocols to foster communication
• Continue to improve and maintain technology and safety

What we might like to do

Consider the following:

• Athletics
• Aesthetic & Cosmetic Facilities & Grounds Improvements
• Items that will not directly impact teaching and learning

What to expect at the next budget workshop

• Projections
• 2020-2021 Draft 1 Budget
• Tax Cap Calculation if possible
• Information out of the Capital/Governor’s office, if available

Next Budget Workshop

February 3, 2020

NOTE: This is a change from Feb. 10.