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Book Policy Manual
Section 3000 - Business & Non-Instructional Operations
Title Budget Planning
Code 3110
Status Active
Adopted November 14, 2000
Last Revised February 11, 2020
BUDGET PLANNING
General
The Board of Education shall prepare an annual operating budget for the school district, consistent with
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provisions of state statutes and Board of Finance requirements, governing preparation, timelines, and available
appeal procedures of reductions to the educational budget.
Establishing Budget Priorities
Before developing and adopting a proposed budget, the Board of Education shall study school programs in
relation to present and future students and community needs and establish budget priorities for the fiscal year.
As a preliminary part of budget development, the Board of Education shall study the school program in relation to
the present and future needs of the students and the community.
Supplemental Appropriations
State law provides procedures through which, subsequent to approval of the annual budget, additional
appropriations may, if required, be requested by the Board of Education from the Board of Finance. Prior to
requesting supplemental funds, the Board shall make every reasonable effort to live within the original
appropriation and maintain essential educational programs.
Legal Conn. Gen. Stat. §10-51 Fiscal year. Budget. Payments by member towns;
adjustments to payments. Investment of funds. Temporary borrowing. Reserve
funds.
Conn. Gen. Stat. §10-222 Appropriations and budget.