The annual budget is the financial expression of the educational program of the school department, and it reflects the goals and objectives of the School Committee to meet the needs of all students.
One School Committee member may be assigned as liaison with school administrators during the budget process, and scheduling of meetings will take into consideration the works schedule of the School Committee member.
The local budget and budgeting process shall conform to all existing state and local requirements as set forth by the state constitution, revised ordinances of the City of Brockton, MA, the State Board of Education and the Brockton School Committee.
Public school budgeting is regulated and controlled by legislation, state regulations, and local School Committee requirements. The operating budget for the school system will be prepared and presented in line with state policy and will be developed and refined in accordance with these same requirements.
The Superintendent will serve as budget officer but he/she may delegate portions of this responsibility to members of his/her staff, as he/she deems appropriate. The three general areas of responsibility for the Superintendent as budget officer will be budget preparation, budget presentation, and budget administration.