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.