Benchmark Homework: Budget Defense
Each year principals are faced with budgetary changes. One of the toughest monetary changes to handle is the sudden notification of a reduction in funds. The following case study homework will help to prepare you for this common occurrence.
For this homework, suppose you are a principal who just learned that your school district's override initiative failed. As a result, you have been notified that you must cut one teaching position and cut 10% from your site budget.
Using the full site budget you reviewed in the previous topic, prepare 15 to 18 slides digital presentation that defends the budget in a transparent, ethical way.
Include the following in the presentation:
i. The strategic planning and budget development processes used to create the budget
ii. Visuals of major budget components
iii. Justification of expenditures that include staff and technology resources. Demonstrate where the budget cuts will occur.
iv. Justification for the one teacher you have selected to release, or present an alternative solution
v. How the plan promotes continual and sustainable school improvement and upholds the school vision/mission and the values of democracy, equity, and diversity
vi. How the plan efficiently uses human, fiscal, and technological resources to manage school operations
vii. How the plan proposes the mobilization of diverse community resources to support areas cut in the new budget
viii. How the plan advocates for student needs
ix. How the plan responds to current political initiatives and emerging trends
x. How the school will monitor and evaluate the implementation of the plan, including the school management and operational systems
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.