State+Budget-++Top+Five+List

January
 * **__My top five list of events and dates __** in the development of a district budget include:
 * 1) Financial forecasting the quantitative impact of trends and changes in a school district’s operating environment on its future operations. (Has there been any significant changes that will affect the operations of the district i.e. state budget cuts)
 * 2) Forecasts of projected enrollments, property tax base revenues and costs associated with salary adjustments. (These considerations will be part of the initial budget process and instrumental in the planning phase for the coming year.)

February- April
 * 1) Estimates of district/ campus expenditures during preparation. (Does the budget make a provision for the expenditures required for the district and campus to be run effectively and efficiently?)

June
 * 1) Board President must call a public meeting of the board of trustees giving 10 day notice for the adoption of the district budget. (State law mandates a public meeting so that any taxpayer in the district can attend to hear the proposed budget and have comment)
 * 2) Budget must adopted by the School Board. (State law mandates the budget to be approved by June 30. District cannot operate without a budget.) ||