Successfully Navigating the School District Budget Adjustment Process

We all know the budget adjustment process is hard. Most of us have seen the process fail, but less often where it was a success. Each context is different, thus how the process is set up can dramatically impact the outcome. As ESSER funds wane and districts face various scenarios from declining enrollment to cuts in state or local funding, many will need to make budget adjustments this spring. Today, let’s discuss a process which can increase your district’s chances for success when implementing budget adjustments. In my experience, making budget adjustments (notice that I don’t say budget reductions or …

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