Stevensville School District
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Goals
Because educational programs are dependent on adequate funding and the proper management of those funds, District goals can best be attained through efficient fiscal management. As trustee of local, state, and federal funds allocated for use in public education, the Board shall fulfill its responsibility to see that funds are used to achieve the intended purposes.
Because of resource limitations, fiscal concerns often overshadow the educational program. Recognizing this, the District must take specific action to ensure that education remains primary. This concept shall be incorporated into Board operations and into all aspects of District management and operation.
The Board seeks to achieve the following goals in the District’s fiscal management:
- Engage in advance planning, with staff and community involvement, to develop budgets which will achieve the greatest educational returns in relation to dollars expended.
- Establish levels of funding which shall provide superior education for District students.
- Provide timely and appropriate information to staff who have fiscal responsibilities.
- Establish efficient procedures in all areas of fiscal management.
Legal Reference:
- Title 20, Chapter 9, MCA Finance
Policy History:
Adopted on: February 12, 2002
Reviewed on: December 17, 2001; April 8, 2014
Revised on:
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