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How Can Parents Be Assured that the MMSD Budget Process Reflects Their Educational Priorities?

Two years ago in February Jane Doughty, MMSD parent and I asked the School Board questions regarding the budget process and we made some suggestions. Some changes have been made, but I think we are still missing: a) budget before budget cuts, b) discussion among board members about allocation of scarce resources, c) dialogue with the community early in the process so that your key stakeholders have a clear understanding of the issues, to name a few
You may still find the following information useful as you think about the budget.

Will the School Board:

A. Develop a clearly detailed, publicly accessible budget process - When?

B. Separate policy and budget issues - How?

C. Involve the public throughout the budget process – How and When?

Suggestions Made to the School Board in January 2003
Work With Representatives From Key Parent / Public Groups To Organize Communication with Public.

Publish Finalized Budget Goals and Objectives, Criteria, Tasks, Timelines For The Full Board & Its Committees – Backpack Mail, MMSD Website.

Make Corrections to Virchow / Krause Document (Other Documents) Prior To Use in Budget Process.

Use A Variety Of Tools That Can Gather Meaningful Input In a Timely Manner – Focus Groups, Public Workshops.

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Posted by Barb Schrank at February 28, 2005 12:36 PM | TrackBack