EDLD 5342 Week 2; Part 2

Reflection:  After reviewing the “TASBO Budget Development” power point and the sample budget development calendar, it is obvious that the development of the district budget is an on-going process.  The legal requirements that were covered in the TASBO handout were helpful in understanding the dates that were included in the budget development calendar.  It also was apparent that each step in the budget process is critical.  For instance, districts must analyze revenue and expenditures in order to determine their per student expenditures.  As administrators we often have to work in the current year while simultaneously planning the upcoming year.  Budget development is no different.  The current budget must be maintained while projections and planning is being done for the future.