SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET UPDATE

From the school district:

SOMSD 2016-2017 School Budget

How will your tax dollars be used to support our schools?

The 2016-2017 Preliminary School Budget, developed to support the district goals set by the Board of Education, was presented at a public meeting on Monday, February 22, 2016.  The district goals are set annually and are designed to help the district continue to build momentum in enhancing student learning, strengthening teaching, engaging parents as partners, operating more efficiently, doing more with less, and strategically advancing the work of the district.

The Board of Education invites community input on the budget throughout the process.

How Can You Learn More?

• Read about the 2016-2017 School Budget
• Watch the Budget Presentation from the February 22^nd Board of Education Meeting
• Attend or watch the Board of Education Budget Workshop on March 2^nd
• Attend or watch the Community Forum on March 7^th
• Attend or watch the Board of Education Meeting on March 21^st

How Can You Provide Feedback or Ask Questions?

• Speak at the Budget Workshop on March 2^nd
• Speak at the Community Forum on March 7^th  
• Speak at the Board of Education Meeting on March 21^st
• Contact us via Let’s Talk!

2016-2017 Budget Calendar

Weds. Mar 2nd 7:30pm	Board of Education Budget Workshop Administration presents proposed budget including official state aid numbers.	District Meeting Room 525 Academy Street, Maplewood
Thurs. Mar 7th 7:00pm	Community Forum on the 2016-2017 Budget	District Meeting Room 525 Academy Street, Maplewood
Mon. Mar. 21 7:30pm (note corrected date)	Board of Education Meeting BOE considers/adopts preliminary budget to submit to Essex County Superintendent for approval to advertise.	District Meeting Room 525 Academy Street, Maplewood
Mon. May 2nd 7:30pm	Special Board of Education Meeting Public Hearing/Action to Levy 2016-2017 school tax.	District Meeting Room 525 Academy Street, Maplewood