Learning Lunch: Budgeting as a School Committee

School committee members play a critical role in shaping district budgets, even if they aren’t responsible for drafting them. This Learning Lunch will walk participants through the school committee’s role in the budgeting process, key decision points throughout the fiscal year, and how to ask the right questions to ensure alignment with district priorities and student needs. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of budget timelines, common constraints, and strategies for effective collaboration with superintendents, finance teams, and municipal partners.