DB - Annual Budget

ANNUAL BUDGET

The School Committee recognizes that financial resources and the proper management of same are fundamental to the support of school programs and operations. With this in mind, the Committee will develop and present an annual operating budget as directed by applicable laws.

The annual budget will be for a 12-month period covering the fiscal year July 1 through June 30.

The School Committee shall designate the Superintendent/Principal as its budget officer, but he/ she may delegate portions of such responsibility as appropriate. The four general areas of responsibility of the budget are: prep and presentation of the Superintendent/Princpal’s budget, budget review by the School Committee, budget presentation to the public, and budget administration.

Legal Reference:   Title 20-A: Education Part 2: School Organization, Chapter 103- A                                                   Regional School Units Subchapter 4 §1301 Financing    

Title 20-A: Education Part 2: School Organization, Chapter 111: Municipal Schools Subchapter 1: School Committees §2307 School Budgets 

Adopted:   February 12, 2002

Reviewed:   March 10, 2022