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Join Kory DeMun and Stewart Mhyre at the WSSDA 2013 Annual Conference to explore transparent and practical budgeting strategies that prioritize areas of greatest need for student learning. Discover how to engage superintendent staff in identifying impactful initiatives and ensure that stakeholder concerns are addressed. This session includes tips on using a Plus-Minus Sheet for capturing essential information, managing political pressures, and planning effective community forums. Gain insights on how to involve your community in the budgeting process to enhance educational outcomes.
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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