As parents, voters, and taxpayers, school district spending is our business. We have a right to know how our hard-earned money is being used by public schools—especially when our children’s education is on the line. Citizens are entitled to know that the funds are put to their intended use, rather than diverted elsewhere.
Frustrated taxpayers and parents who support initiatives like raising teacher salaries feel frustrated by negligent and wasteful spending that prevents meaningful changes. From paying for vacant buildings to excessive administrative costs, bad spending practices impede public school progress (and desperately needed educator raises).
Understanding school budgets is important – it’s your money! And the budget gives you an inside look as to what is happening (and not happening) within the classroom. Even more important than numbers on a spreadsheet is real outcomes. Is increased hiring or new programs leading to lower dropout rates? Are more high school seniors graduating? Are test scores improving? These are all important considerations.
If you want a full copy (not a condensed version) of the district’s budget, you can contact your local school district and request a copy be mailed to you. Encourage neighbors, friends, and family to do the same. When transparency is demanded and expected, the community holds more power. But what happens when school districts won’t disclose how they’re spending our money? Thanks to public records laws, you have the power to demand answers.
We’re providing the resources and guidance parents need to to stand firm in holding schools accountable for sticking to their voter-approved budgets. Read some of the articles below to see examples of how districts have misused funds and the impact on the community.
As parents, voters, and taxpayers, school district spending is our business. We have a right to know how our hard-earned money is being used by public schools—especially when our children’s education is on the line. Citizens are entitled to know that the funds are put to their intended use, rather than diverted elsewhere.
Frustrated taxpayers and parents who support initiatives like raising teacher salaries feel frustrated by negligent and wasteful spending that prevents meaningful changes. From paying for vacant buildings to excessive administrative costs, bad spending practices impede public school progress (and desperately needed educator raises).
Understanding school budgets is important – it’s your money! And the budget gives you an inside look as to what is happening (and not happening) within the classroom. Even more important than numbers on a spreadsheet is real outcomes. Is increased hiring or new programs leading to lower dropout rates? Are more high school seniors graduating? Are test scores improving? These are all important considerations.
If you want a full copy (not a condensed version) of the district’s budget, you can contact your local school district and request a copy be mailed to you. Encourage neighbors, friends, and family to do the same. When transparency is demanded and expected, the community holds more power. But what happens when school districts won’t disclose how they’re spending our money? Thanks to public records laws, you have the power to demand answers.
We’re providing the resources and guidance parents need to to stand firm in holding schools accountable for sticking to their voter-approved budgets. Read some of the articles below to see examples of how districts have misused funds and the impact on the community.
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