6110 Regulation Budget
- 6000: Fiscal Management Goals
6110 Regulation Budget
(This policy replaces previously approved Board of Education Policy #3120, 3120.1, 3120.2, 3122, 3123, 3130, 3140, and 3150).
The budget calendar prepared by the Superintendent of Schools, with the assistance of the Director of Business Services, shall include:
- A schedule that sets forth all important meetings and dates, including deadlines for budget proposals from within the District;
- Beginning dates and deadlines for certain budgetary tasks; and
- Events such as the preliminary dates for the Board of Education’s consideration of the tentative budget.
The budget calendar will also set forth the name of every individual (or their title) who is assigned to perform a particular task with regard to the development of the budget.
As part of the budget planning process, the Superintendent and his/her Administrative Team will evaluate the:
- Educational philosophy, goals and objectives of the District and their modification where required;
- District education programs and support systems such as transportation and business affairs;
- Census and enrollment projections;
- Conditions of the physical plants for operation and maintenance needs and new construction;
- Debt service schedules; and
- Estimated revenue from sources other than the property tax, such as State and federal aid.
A proposed budget calendar will be submitted to the Board of Education by the Superintendent at the reorganization meeting. A budget calendar will be adopted by the Board of Education by their first business meeting in September.
Approved by the Board of Education: 12/17/09