District Budgets
The Kiski Area School District is committed to fiscal responsibility toward the community and taxpayers. We have designed our budget to allocate the necessary resources to meet the needs of all students, fostering the development of lifelong learners while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
The budget process typically begins in December. During the budget development phase, department heads, staff, administrators, and school board members assess the district’s needs, objectives, and priorities for the upcoming school year.
The administration establishes guidelines and parameters for the budget based on strategic goals, educational objectives, staffing needs, and historical data. The process may include revenue projections, expense limits, and investment priorities. Departments are required to submit their budget spreadsheets and requests to the business office by March 31st. These requests provide detailed information about anticipated expenses, including personnel, operating, and capital expenditures. The business office and various administrators carefully review all budget requests to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with the organization and educational goals.
After finalizing the budget, the Business Manager presents it to the board of directors for review. The board must approve the proposed final budget by May 31st and the final budget by June 30th. This step involves multiple detailed presentations of budget assumptions, projections, and potential risks.