Review Agenda Item

Meeting Date:

6/20/2024 - 6:30 PM

Category:

New Business and Reports to the Board

Type:

Info

Subject:

DRAFT FY 2026 Budget Calendar

ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:

Goal 1: Systemic Alignment

ACPS will build a culture of continuous improvement and design equitable systems for school and instructional improvement.

Goal 2: Instructional Excellence

ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction.

Goal 3: Student Accessibility and Support

ACPS will ensure students have equitable access to and engagement with programs and supports that reduce barriers to learning.

Goal 4: Strategic Resource Allocation

ACPS will strategically provide differentiated resources and supports to schools and departments.

Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement

ACPS will ensure that all families and community members feel welcomed, respected, and valued.

Policy:

DB - Annual Budget

Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)

File Attachment:

240620_Memo_FY_2026_Budget_Calendar_v2.pdf

240620_Att1_Summary_Change v1 to v2.pdf

240620_Att2_FY_2026_Budget_Development_Calendar_Draft_v1.pdf

240620_Att3_FY_2026_Budget_Development_Calendar_Draft_v2.pdf

Agenda Item Summary:

To discuss the draft FY 2026 Budget Calendar prior to the adoption of the Budget Calendar.

Background:

Each September, the School Board begins budget development for the next fiscal year. The preliminary budget work session commences public work on the budget process and introduces key planning document that will be used throughout the development of the FY 2026 Budget. Annually, the School Board adopts a budget calendar to define the timeframe under which the proposed budget will be prepared, discussed, and approved. The School Board approves the budget calendar as part of setting the work and meeting schedule for both the Combined Funds and CIP budgets. For your consideration, there are two draft budget calendars being presented. Version 1 reflects a “status quo” calendar, similar to prior years’ submissions incorporating new year date changes. Whereby, version 2 primarily reflects a later presentation date for the FY 2026 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget and subsequent date changes following the presentation. See Attachment 1, Summary of differences between v1 and v2.

Recommendation:

The Superintendent recommends that the School Board provide feedback on the draft FY 2026 Budget Calendar.

Approvals:

Recommended By:
Signed By:
	Dominic Turner - Chief Financial Officer

Signed By:
	Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Superintendent