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BUDGET DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

 

I. INTRODUCTION

 

The Middletown School Committee recognizes that the quantity and quality of learning programs are directly related to the funding provided for the operation of the schools and the effective, efficient management of those funds. The budget development process is integral to development, planning and funding the district's educational goals. The annual budget must be balanced, consistent with School Committee policy and procedures, and sufficient to fulfill all contracted, legal, and mandated responsibilities of the School District as well as the School Committee educational and fiscal goals.

 

IL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

 

The Superintendent of Schools is charged with the statutory duty of preparing the annual School District budget. The Superintendent is responsible for its presentation to and review by the School Committee.

 

In this regard, the Superintendent shall present a budget which provides for the following:

• Fulfillment of the adopted School Committee goals and objectives established for that school year.

• Programs meeting the needs of the entire student population of the district.

• Adequate staffing to accomplish the School Committee's goals and objectives.

• Appropriate maintenance and upkeep of the district's equipment, technology, grounds, and facilities.

• The efficient and economical operation of the affairs of the School District.

• Provide meaningful and transparent information and data to the School Committee during the budget process to assist the Committee in its deliberations,

• Presentation of the proposed annual budget and appropriate backup information by the Superintendent of Schools to the School Committee in a timely manner that adheres to the Town Charter.

• Presentation of the School Committee's proposed annual budget to the Town Administrator and Town Council in conformance with state law and Town Charter.

 

References:  State Statutes and Regulations: 16-2-9    16-2-11    16-2-21    16-2-21.2    16-2-21-3    16-2-21.4

 

General powers and duties of school committees. General powers and duties of superintendent. Pre-budget consultation - Annual reports Appropriation requests - Budgets. Three-year budget forecasting process.   Meetings with city and town councils.  School budgets - Compliance with certain requirements.

 

Town Charter and Code Provisions:  Sec. 304.    Sec. 812.    33.16

Enumeration of power and duties. Budget; school committee to incur no obligation beyond the amount provided by budget.  School Department Funds.

 

 

1st Reading - April 23, 2009

 2nd Reading and Approval - May 21, 2009 Revised and Approved - September 17, 2015

Review - September 18, 2025

3 Year Review Due - September 2028