Budget Process

by Lynn K. McMullin

The Administrative team, along with the Board of Education's Finance Sub-Committee, have been working very hard since November to develop a fiscally-responsible budget for the district which does not compromise the high achievement we have been reporting to you over the past few years. Now, the Board of Education begin its deliberations with the administrators and the community. Here are significant dates to mark on your calendar:

1. Thursday, February 12, 2009 -- 7:00 p.m. -- Canton Community Center -- Board of Education meeting -- Superintendent’s Budget Presentation

2. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 -- 10:00 a.m. -- Canton Community Center --Budget Presentation to the Community

3. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 -- 1:30 p.m. -- Canton Intermediate School --Budget Presentation to the Community

4. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 -- 8:00 p.m. -- Canton Community Center --Budget Public Hearing

5. Wednesday, February 25, 2009 -- 2:30 p.m. -- Cherry Brook Primary School --Budget Presentation to the Community

6. Thursday, March 5, 2009 -- 7:00 p.m. -- Canton Community Center -- Board of Education meeting -- Adoption of 2009-2010 School Budget

Please use this spot to post your budget-related questions or comments, so we can know what's on your mind.