The ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Office of Budget and Management is responsible for the oversight and coordination of the annual operating budget, inviting public input related to the recommended budget, and submitting the budget for adoption by the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Board of Commissioners. As part of the budget process, the District hosts forums for the public to provide input related to the budget. In addition, a Public Hearing on the recommended budget is held where the Superintendent presents the recommended budget to the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners votes on adoption of the Annual Budget Appropriation at a monthly Board meeting. Throughout this process, the District welcomes public feedback and ideas online through the Budget Ideas Submission form below. The budget process begins each year in August.
Annual Budget Schedule
Listed below are the relevant points for public input, preparation, and release of the annual budget. The public is invited to provide ideas and feedback at a forum or to submit ideas online here.
Budget Forums
Typically Offered in October
Proposed Appropriation Ordinance Filed & Budget Documents
Typically Released Online in November
Public Budget Hearing
The General Superintendent & CEO presents the annual budget to the Board of Commissioners and the public is invited to speak. Typically held in November.
Board Votes on Budget & Adopted Budget Posted Online
Typically held during the Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting in December