On or before July 1 of each year, the Board shall adopt a budget which adheres to the state's standardized account code structure (SACS) as prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI). (Education Code 42126, 42127)
Before adopting the district budget for the subsequent fiscal year, the Board shall hold a public hearing. The agenda for this hearing shall be posted at least 72 hours before the hearing and shall indicate the location where the budget may be inspected. The proposed budget shall be available for public inspection at least three working days before this hearing. (Education Code 42103, 42127)
(cf. 9320 - Meetings and Notices)
(cf. 9322 - Agenda Meeting Materials)
The Superintendent or designee shall notify the County Superintendent of Schools of the location, dates, and times at which the proposed budget may be inspected, as well as the location, date, and time of the public hearing, in sufficient time for the County Superintendent to publish such information in a newspaper of general circulation at least 10 days but not more than 45 days before the hearing.
During the hearing, any resident may speak to the proposed budget or to any item in the budget. The hearing may conclude when all residents who have requested to be heard had had the opportunity to speak. (Education Code 42103)
(cf. 1340 - Access to District Records)
Revised Budget
No later than 45 days after the Governor signs the annual Budget Act, the Superintendent or designee shall make available for public review any revisions in budgeted revenues and expenditures which are consequently necessary. (Education Code 42127)
If the County Superintendent disapproves the district's budget, the Board shall review and respond to his/her recommendations at a public meeting on or before September 8. The response shall include any revisions to the adopted budget and any other proposed action to be taken as a result of those recommendations. (Education Code 42127)
Policy ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Adopted: September 9, 1997 Alhambra, California
Revised: April 5, 2011