The Budget Process: Make Sure You’re Prepared!

One of the absolute most important and challenging functions of a school board involves school budget and finance. When districts are preparing their budgets, it is imperative for all members of the Board of Education to understand the budget process, know the school board’s role in the process, and –importantly – know how to best communicate budget requests to their local appropriating body. You’ll leave this practical session having gained helpful insights and how-tos about the budgeting process from MABE Deputy Executive Director Milton Nagel.