School Budgets

Projected Enrollment: Student enrollment is measured using both headcount and full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment. Headcount reflects the total number of individual students, while FTE measures instructional time. Certain programs, such as Running Start and Open Doors, are excluded from FTE calculations.

Cost to Operate Schools: School budgets are developed through an allocation model that provides staffing and non-staffing resources to schools. Foundational allocations are primarily based on Basic Education funding and are determined by enrollment, contractual staffing ratios, statutory requirements, and district guidelines. Schools may also receive supplemental funding through categorical, grant, and other restricted sources that support specific student populations, programs, or services. School leaders are responsible for managing allocated resources in alignment with student needs, school improvement goals, program requirements, and district priorities. Budget allocations may be adjusted throughout the year based on enrollment changes.

Schools may also receive additional funding for extra service responsibilities, substitute coverage, or other supplemental staffing needs.

Staffing salaries and benefits may include dollars for stipends and/or compensation for extra service, as applicable.

Some services and positions are budgeted centrally to improve operational efficiency and reduce administrative burden on schools. These include student health services, safety personnel, transportation, nutrition services, custodial and maintenance operations, and select special education services such as audiologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and psychologists.

Staffing FTE: School staffing allocations include required staffing ratios, additional school-planned supplemental supports, and supplemental school-planned staffing to meet unique school needs. Total FTE includes Basic Education, Special Education, Compensatory and grants-funded positions.

This budget document is intended for planning and informational purposes only. All figures are subject to change, and totals may not sum precisely due to rounding.