Budget Work Session

Mr. Perotti and I attended a Work Session to learn about School Budgets with Superintendent Uterhardt and Principal Devere.  After 2.5 hours I have a really clear understanding of the complexity of school budgets.

We began with a review of the Payroll and Vouchers we must approve monthly.  I now understand them enough to review, ask questions, and approve.

To create a District Budget, one must complete 14 pages of work sheets, before completing the 8 pages of the District-wide Budget.

Some facts I did not know before this Work Session:

• Funds are calculated differently for K-8, than they are for 9-12.
• Districts are reimbursed $2.35 for every mile of the bus routes to and from school and for a portion of the academic, vocational, athletic, and Career and Technological events.
• We receive tuition for students who attend the High School from cities where they do not have a High School
• There is a calculation for Capital Outlay Revenue Limit and Growth Factor

Several budget items mentioned during previous Board Trainings were beginning to come clear.  

Thank you to Superintendent Uterhardt and Principal Devere for hosting the Work Session and answering my numerous questions.