Or a school might decide to forego supplies to keep a teaching position. The schools are making final adjustments to their budgets for the next school year. A look at how Sands handles the process offers a glimpse into how schools decide to budget their money. Schools receive money from the district based on the size of their building, the number of students enrolled and the types of programs offered, said Mike Geoghegan, district treasurer. A Montessori school costs more to run than a neighborhood school, for example.
Schools receive a specific amount of money for each student.
How schools decide to spend that money is a lengthy process. In most cases, there are numerous meetings and versions before a final budget is agreed upon. The process started with Mr. Browning proposing six different budgets. The ILT is the school's instructional leadership team. This group of parents and teachers determines what and how students will be taught.