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Dollar$ and $ense: Public Engagement in the Budget Design

Dollar$ and $ense: Public Engagement in the Budget Design. Duncan F. Klussmann Ed.D – Superintendent of Schools Donnie Wright – Associate Superintendent of Finance Spring Branch Independent School District Email: duncan.klussmann@springbranchisd.com. Presentation Outline. Introduction

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Dollar$ and $ense: Public Engagement in the Budget Design

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  1. Dollar$ and $ense: Public Engagement in the Budget Design Duncan F. Klussmann Ed.D – Superintendent of Schools Donnie Wright – Associate Superintendent of Finance Spring Branch Independent School District Email: duncan.klussmann@springbranchisd.com

  2. Presentation Outline • Introduction • District Profile • Financial Profile • Need for a New Process • Budget Development Process • Overview of the Process • Public Engagement • Questions and Sharing

  3. District Profile • Enrollment • 33,000 Students • Number of Schools • 32 Elementary Schools • 9 Middle Schools • 6 High Schools

  4. District Profile

  5. District Profile

  6. Financial Profile(Five-Year Analysis)* Total Original General Fund Budget * Excludes Chapter 41 Robin Hood payment

  7. Financial Profile(Five-Year Analysis)* Peak Enrollment * Excludes Chapter 41 Robin Hood payment

  8. Financial Profile(Five-Year Analysis)* Cost Per Student * Excludes Chapter 41 Robin Hood payment

  9. Case for a New Process • Increasing Educational Demands • State Accountability • No Child Left Behind • Diminishing Revenue • Robin Hood Status • Current Belief Structure

  10. Overview of the Process • Internal Budget Development – September/December • Budget Study Groups – October/December • Budget Project Team – January/March • Budget Advisory Committee – April • Public Hearing – April • Public Hearing/Board Approval – May

  11. Public Engagement • Budget Study Groups • Public Information • Media Meetings and Access • District Website • Budget Advisory Committee • Public Hearings

  12. Budget Study Groups • Timeframe – October/December • Composition – Community and Staff • Charge – • Explore Efficiencies • Identify Potential Future Savings • Areas of Efficiency Studies • Maintenance/Custodial/Transportation • Warehousing • Staff Development • Technology • Student Activities Outside of Required Curriculum • Safety and Security

  13. Public Information • Media Meetings • District Website

  14. Budget Advisory Committee • Timeframe – April • Composition – 7 Board Members/7 Patrons • Review the Draft Preliminary Budget • Recommendations to the Superintendent

  15. Questions and Sharing

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