Newton Public Schools FY26 Digital Budget Book

• Track and report teacher attendance trends to principals and central staff in anticipation of DESE teacher attendance reporting expectations. • 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.

More details about the 2024-25 District Wide Goals approved by the School Committee is linked.

Policies and Regulations that govern the budget process. The following are excerpts taken from the Newton School Committee Online Policy Manual regarding the Newton Public Schools Budget: 1. Section DB ANNUAL BUDGET The annual budget is the financial expression of the educational program of the district, and it reflects the goals and objectives of the School Committee to meet the needs of all students. The budget then is more than just a financial instrument and requires on the part of the Committee, the staff, and the community an orderly and cooperative effort to ensure sound fiscal practices for achieving the educational goals and objectives of the school system. Public school budgeting is regulated and controlled by legislation, state regulations, and local School Committee requirements. The operating budget for the district 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 may delegate portions of this responsibility to members of his/her staff, as deemed appropriate. The three general areas of responsibility for the Superintendent as budget officer will be budget preparation, budget presentation, and budget administration. 2. Section DBB - FISCAL YEAR The fiscal year is defined as beginning on the first day of July and ending on the 30th day of June following. The district is not permitted to honor any warrant that is in excess of the income

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