Policy #331

Title: BUDGET STATEMENT

A brochure describing the proposed budget for the following school

year shall be prepared in advance of the annual Town Financial meeting

and shall be distributed to taxpayers of the district through a variety of

appropriate means.

The brochure shall present to the voters the expenditures recommended

by the School Board. The brochure shall explain the significant changes in

the proposed budget from the budget for the preceding year.

The brochure shall contain:

1. A summary of the proposed expenditures.

2. A summary of proposed expenditures by major budget categories.

3. Brief explanations of significant increases and decreases from the

preceding year.

4. A letter of transmittal from the School Board to the voters

commenting upon the recommended budget.

Adopted:

Amended:

Confirmed: 1/12/94

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