Budget and Finance - CES

Sep 13, 2026

Training content focuses on the board’s statutory responsibilities and fiduciary role in school finance governance. It covers core expectations such as developing educational policies, employing a superintendent and setting compensation, and reviewing or approving district budgets and related property matters. It also outlines duties tied to bonding and mill levies, maintenance of district property, procurement and payment responsibilities, and board operational powers. The agenda includes training opportunities across 2023–2024.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPresentations

FormatPDF

Pages13

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Finance

Board’s Role and Fiduciary Responsibility

Session Objectives

Board’s Statutory Responsibilities

Regulatory Responsibilities

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FAQs

What does the board’s fiduciary responsibility in finance involve?

It involves overseeing how district funds are managed and disbursed appropriately, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, expenditures, and revenue oversight within the district.

Which statutory responsibilities are highlighted for district governance?

Key responsibilities include developing educational policies, employing a superintendent and setting salary terms, reviewing and approving district budget matters, and ensuring capacity to sue and be sued where applicable.

How are budget and property-related duties addressed in the training?

The material specifies duties such as reviewing and approving the district budget and project property dispositions, providing for repair and maintenance of district property, and addressing property acquisition through eminent domain where relevant.

Sep 13, 2026

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