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7110 - Budget and Program Planning Policy
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Budget and Program Planning
A district’s annual budget is tangible evidence of the board’s commitment toward fulfilling the aims and objectives of the instructional program. The budget expresses in specific terms the services to be provided, consistent with immediate and long-range goals and resources available and establishes priorities within broad program areas such as basic education, other separately funded programs and support services.
Prior to presentation of the proposed budget for adoption, the superintendent shall prepare for the board’s study and consideration appropriate documentation supporting his or her recommendations, which shall be designed to meet the needs of students within the limits of anticipated revenues consistent with reasonable management practices.
Program planning and budget development shall provide for staff participation and the sharing of information with patrons prior to action by the board.
Legal References: RCW 28A.300.060 Studies and adoption of classifications
for school district budgets – Publication
RCW 28A.510 Apportionment to district – District
accounting
RCW 28A.320.010 Corporate powers
RCW 28A.320.020 Liability for debts and judgments
RCW 28A.320.090 Preparing and distributing information
on district’s instructional
program, operation and
maintenance – Limitation
RCW 28A.330.100 Additional powers of the board
RCW 28A.505.190 Program budget for distribution to the
public – Contents – Scope
Adoption Date: July 23, 1996