As we begin planning for the 2026–2027 school year, we want to hear from you! Join us at one of our upcoming Community Budget Forums to learn more about the budget process and share your perspectives on the needs and priorities of our students, families, and schools.
Your feedback is essential as we work to align our resources with what matters most for student success.
October
Tuesday, October 14
Budget Calendar presented to BOE
Monday, October 20
First community budget forum at School No. 15
Tuesday, October 28
Second community budget forum at School No. 7
Thursday, October 30
Vote on adoption of Budget Calendar
November
Monday, November 3
Budget priorities finalized
Thursday, November 20
Superintendent's presentation on budget priorities and process
December
Tuesday, December 9
Initial enrollment projections
Thursday, December 11
Budget sheets sent to budget managers
Thursday, December 18
Superintendent's presentation initial budget assumptions
January
Tuesday, January 13
Operational budget recommendations due
Tuesday, January 20
Governor's budget state aid run
Tuesday, January 27
Staffing recommendations due
February
Tuesday, February 10
Balanced budget completed by Cabinet
Thursday, February 26
Superintendent’s budget presentation
March
Monday, March 2
Balanced budget due to State Monitor
Thursday, March 26
Superintendent and State Monitor's budget presentation
Tuesday, March 31
Budget book available to public and delivered to the Board
April
Tuesday, April 7
Public Budget Hearing
Tuesday, April 7
First round of deliberation questions due to Superintendent
Monday, April 13
First round of deliberation answers due to BOE
Tuesday, April 14
Second round of deliberation questions due to Superintendent
Monday, April 20
Second round of deliberation answers due to BOE
Tuesday, April 21
Board of Education budget deliberation session 1
Tuesday, April 21
Third round of deliberation questions due to Superintendent
Monday, April 27
Third round of deliberation answers due to BOE
Tuesday, April 28
Board of Education budget deliberation session 2
TBD
City Council Hearing
May
Tuesday, May 5
Board of Education budget deliberation session 3
Tuesday, May 12
Board of Education vote on adoption of the budget
Wednesday, May 13
Publish Adopted Budget Book
June
TBD
Joint Public Hearing
TBD
City Council Budget Vote
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