August 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Budget Retreat

Rationale:  The purpose of the budget retreat is to allow Board Members and stakeholders the opportunity to learn about the budget process in addition to discussing options for the 2024-25 budget.

The goal for the evening is to provide Supt Hafer with direction on the budget option to bring forward for Board approval at the September 9th hearings and regular meeting.  

Further, the Board will list/update the current budget and finance goals for the district in order to promote ongoing strategic planning related to the district's budget.

Rationale:  President Wilkins and Mr. Hafer will provide a welcome to those in attendance and review the purpose and goals for the retreat.

Rationale:  Mr. Hafer will provide information as needed regarding the school district budget process, procedures, and forms/paperwork utilized to satisfy the requirements of NDE and the State Auditor.  

There will be an opportunity for Board members and stakeholders to ask questions regarding the "how" and "why" of school district budgeting.

Rationale:  Mr. Hafer will present budget options for consideration and discussion. 

Rationale:  Any stakeholders in attendance will be allowed to provide comments and input as per board policy 204.12.

Rationale:  The Board will provide Supt Hafer with input and direction regarding the option to be published in the Ainsworth Star Journal and brought forward for formal approve at the September 9th hearings and regular meeting.

Further, the Board will identify goals related to the 2024-25 budget, district's financial efforts, including the procedures and protocols for investments/CDs.