The budget needs to be rooted in the priorities of the district. Intentionally created instructional priorities provide a strong basis for developing a district’s budget and strategic financial plan, as well as presenting a budget document.
Objectives
- Develop goals that address district's major needs
- Analyze the underlying issue of any deficiencies being addressed
- Develop priorities to accomplish goals
- Select a limited number of priorities to pursue to maintain focus and promote success
Identify Root Cause of Gap between Goal and Current State
By finding root causes of problems, a district can identify the most effective solutions to achieving its goals.