Objective+44


 * Objective 44: Describe the budgeting process at the central office level**

Virginia have made budget decisions much more difficult. Several jobs have gone unfilled. Items necessary to education, such as textbooks and technology have been cut out of the budget in an effort to avoid debt. A majority of principals and teachers have learned to make due with the bare necessities in these tough economic times. Funding for instructional materials has been reduced to the bare minimum. The textbook renewal dates for most subjects have gone past expiration. Until the economy improves and the tax base increases the budget for public education will continue to go underfunded. ||
 * Date || Time started || Time ended || Number of hours || Description of activities ||
 * 03/25/12 ||= 3:00 ||= 4:00 ||= 1 || Participated in an interview with the Superintendent. ||
 * 03/26/12 ||= 5:00 ||= 7:00 ||= 2 || Compiled information from the Superintendent and CFO interview. ||
 * 05/24/12 ||= 1:00 ||= 2:00 ||= 1 || Compiled the reflections and learning on the central office budgeting process. ||
 * Reflections and learning |||||||| The budgeting process in Washington County is a daunting task. The increasing cuts from the governor and the state of
 * Reading(s) |||||||| Sorenson, Richard D., & Goldsmith, Lloyd M. (2006). //The Principal's Guide to School Budgeting//. Newbury Park, CA: Corwin. ||