Sunday, November 13, 2011
Budget Reflection
As the Resource Teacher,with quite a bit of GIS duties,I have some experience of dealing with our scot budget; however I do not manage or deal with it directly. I am involved in administrative discussions and decision making on how to use our money to best meet the needs of the students in our community. I did find it interesting that we have designated quite a bit of our money in two main categories- instructional supplies and intervention teachers (including my salary). I know that the more I'm involved in the process of deciding how best to meet the needs of our students with the money designated, the more knowledgable and confident I will feel about managing the budget.
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Where a majority of funds are allocated reflects what is important to a school site. Intervention and instructional supplies reflects that helping all students succeed is important to Oraze. I think that sends the right message.
ReplyDeleteI was part of a team at the end of last year that looked at what we could cut from our budget/workload. A group of teachers really wanted to have the crossing guard duty be a paid parent position. Luckily, some of us said that wasn't best for the students. Paying someone to hold the stop sign and cross kids was only to make your job seem "easier." It's work people. Remembering those 2 categories- supplies and interventions can help solve most issues.
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely right- the more one works with funding and spending the more knowledgable and confident one feels. So I will need lots more experience ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Pam! I learned a lot from doing this assignment as well. Now that I better understand how the funds are allocated and prioritized, I see why we need to always stay on top of knowing what is in the bank. Hope all is well with you!
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