BUDGET FOR STUDENT LEARNING: TRANSPARENT AND PRACTICAL BUDGETING

WSSDA 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Kory DeMun, Board Member

Stewart Mhyre, Exec Director, Business & Operations

Edmonds School District

Identify the areas of greatest need for student learning.

1. Superintendent staff meet to discuss what is going to make the biggest impact on student learning.

2. Capture that information. (Plus Minus Sheet)

Recognize you may need to put money back into your system, not for student learning, but for political reasons.

1. What are the areas in your district you get the most complaints about.

2. What are the employees that need to be addressed, (Librarians,

Councilors, Special Ed. Custodial).

Plan an effective community forum.

1. Have suggested list of items to add back in.

2. Comment Sheets