School Budget Plan

Scenario: You are responsible for the campus budget. The Principal has tasked you with making allocations to campus departments using the campus discretionary fund. This fund is money that you decide how its spent at your campus. In this scenario the only campus revenue comes from trip fees ($25 per student) to offset costs. There are 550 students at your campus. Allocate the allotted campus discretionary amount of $125,000 to your campus departments and provide context on how you determined the allocations. Think about how you would prioritize requests made by each department. Principal: • $10,000 – campus culture building • $5,000 – parent engagement initiatives • $5,000 – emergency fund for unexpected events Director of College Counseling: • $1,000 – student scholarships • $8,000 – trip for college counselors for professional development • $8,000 – SAT test fees Director of Student Support: • $70,000 – student grade level trips ($10,000 per grade) • $5,000 – student dances • $1,500 – application for translating text messages to parents from teachers • $5,000 – teacher gifts for teacher appreciation week Director of Campus Operations: • $30,000 – paper for copy machines • $30,000 – general supplies (classroom/office materials) • $5,000 – Student ID supplies • $10,000 – replacement equipment for campus technology (projectors, doc cams, cables) • $15,000 – upgrade furniture in front office Director of Academics: • $5,000 – professional development • $15,000 – student reading materials • $12,000 – AP test fees Athletic Director: • $25,000 – gym floor upgrade • $5,000 – sports equipment Student Support Counselor: • $500 – required counselor training • $1,000 – supplies and uniforms for homeless students