Newton Public Schools FY26 Digital Budget Book

● Develop coordinated methods for reduction of staff absenteeism at all schools and in all educator units in partnership with the NTA.

4. Goal 4: Optimize District Planning, Technical and Business/Financial Operations

Desired Outcome: Develop strategic, financial, operational, and data models that support the school district within the City of Newton's municipal processes and ecosystem.

Key Strategic Objectives: ● Execute a district Portrait of a Graduate process to guide decision-making and funding use. ● Execute a district strategic planning report to guide district goals and spending for the next five years. ● Evaluate the success of Chartwells (our new food service vendor) and enhance culturally responsive and healthy food service options, sustainability practices, and growth in our participation of meals served.

Follow this Link to detailed district wide goals, objectives & success measures

Budget Timeline This is a summarized Budget Timeline - Detailed Timeline Found in the organizational section

November

HR and BFP complete staffing reconciliation process comparing actual FTEs to budgeted FTEs to determine base budget for next fiscal year.

December

Principals indicate staffing analysis and budget recommendations based on student performance data analysis.

January

Central Staff and Principals meet to discuss & finalize any programmatic improvements, restructuring, and efficiencies.

February - March

Business, Finance & Planning (BFP) works on budget spreadsheet, book sections and appendices

BFP makes final edits and revisions to all components of the Superintendent’s Proposed Budget book. Draft budget presented to School Committee with adjustments made after.

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