| It is the policy of the Board that the annual budget proposal
represents the recommendation of Superintendent and all reasonable means
shall be employed by the Superintendent to present and explain that proposed
budget to all residents and taxpayers of the district.Each member of the
Board and each district administrator shall be thoroughly familiar with
each proposed expenditure so that they can respond to any question directed
to them.The proposed budget as formulated by the Superintendent shall be
set forth in necessary detail using the forms of the State Education Department
and shall be made available to the public at the places required by law.
A "simplified" form of the budget to enhance understanding by
presenting it graphically shall also be prepared annually. This report shall
be presented at a public hearing by the Superintendent and staff.The "simplified"
budget shall present the expenditure in each major category of current expense
as well as capital items and debt service, probable change in tax rate,
a summary of receipts anticipated, simple explanations of significant increases
and decreases from the preceding budget.The Board shall also designate members
to prepare news releases for community media presentation. |