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[DB: Annual Budget Report]

One of the primary responsibilities of the Board is to secure adequate funds to carry out an effective program of instruction.

The adopted annual school budget is the financial outline of the District's educational program; it is the legal basis for the establishment of tax rates. The annual school budget process is an important function of School District operations and should serve as a means to improve communications within the school organization and with the residents of the City of Manchester.

The Superintendent, in consultation with the Business Administrator, will be responsible for preparing and presenting to the Board of School Committee for adoption, the annual school budget. The Board expects the Superintendent to work closely with the principals and other administrators to assess the needs of the schools.

The principals shall be responsible for gathering information on the financial requirements of their school and will confer with appropriate staff in order to develop budget requests.

The Board shall submit its budget proposal in accord with the budget schedule established by the Mayor under the City Charter. The Budget shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall accept the budget as submitted or reject it and return it to the Board along with the explanation for rejection and the maximum dollar amount which the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will approve. In the event the budget proposal is rejected, the Board shall then submit a revised budget which shall not exceed the maximum dollar amount established by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The Board shall conduct two public hearings with regard to the budget. The first shall be held prior to the submission of the Board's budget proposal to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen; the second shall be held within thirty days from the time of adoption of the Board's budget by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Legal References

City of Manchester School District and School Administrative Unit #37 v. The City of Manchester, Docket No.98-E-0458, Rockingham County Superior Court (Decision dated May 24, 1999)

City Charter Section 6.03, 6.04 and 6.06

NH Ed. Regs. 302.01(a)

NH RSA 194-C:4 (Il)(p)

Revision History:

Revised From: 04/10/2000

First Reading: Policy Committee: 11/21/22

Second Reading and BOSC Adoption: 11/28/22