School Budget Development Instructions 2019-2020 Updated …

School Budget Development Instructions 2019-2020

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General Guidance ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................................................................................................3 Instructions for Developing Your School Budget ...........................................................................................4 Monitoring and Managing Schools' Budgets .................................................................................................6 School Budget Calendar 2019-20 ..................................................................................................................7 Who to Contact ..............................................................................................................................................8

School Funding ..................................................................................................................................................... 11

Understanding the Weighted Staffing Standards Model ............................................................................13 Guidance on Discretionary Allocations ........................................................................................................17 Preparation-Conference-Planning Courses for Elementary & K-8 Schools ..................................................18 24 Credit High School Revisioning Funding ..................................................................................................19 Prior Year Carryforward / Rollover ..............................................................................................................20

Budgeting for Staffing ........................................................................................................................................ 23

Guidelines for Budgeting Additional Staff ...................................................................................................25 Change to Medical Benefits Coming January 1, 2020 .................................................................................27 Options for Using Part Time Allocations ......................................................................................................30 Labor Relations Guidelines ..........................................................................................................................31 Seattle Association of Educational Office Personnel Office Staffing Plan ...................................................33 Process for Resolution of Stakeholder Concerns .........................................................................................38 Weighted Staffing Standard Waiver Process................................................................................................39

Instructional and Districtwide Support Services ............................................................................................ 43

English Learners and International Programs ..............................................................................................45 Special Education .........................................................................................................................................47 Health Services Program ..............................................................................................................................50 Career and Technical Education ..................................................................................................................52 Elementary Instrumental Music Program ...................................................................................................55 Publishing Services .......................................................................................................................................56

Grants .................................................................................................................................................................... 57

Grant Process and General Guidelines ........................................................................................................59 Time & Effort Reporting Requirements .......................................................................................................63 Learning Assistance Program (LAP) and High Poverty LAP Program Overview ...........................................64 Title I, Part A Overview ................................................................................................................................66 City of Seattle Families & Education Levy Grants Overview ........................................................................69

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Quick Reference Documents .............................................................................................................................. 71

Account Code Reference Guide ? Elementary & K-8 Schools ......................................................................73 Account Code Reference Guide ? Secondary & Alternative Schools ..........................................................75 Average School Staff Costs ..........................................................................................................................77 Pension, Payroll Taxes, and Medical Benefits .............................................................................................80 Stipends .......................................................................................................................................................81 Per Diem, Extra Time, Hourly Positions and Release Days ..........................................................................83 Tips for your Non-Staff Budget ....................................................................................................................87 Special Education Expenditure Guide ..........................................................................................................89 Learning Assistance Program (LAP) Expenditure Guide ..............................................................................91 High Poverty LAP Expenditure Guide ..........................................................................................................93 Title I Expenditure Guide ? Targeted Assistance Programs .........................................................................94 Title I Expenditure Guide ? School-Wide Programs .....................................................................................98 City of Seattle Families & Education Levy Reference Guide ......................................................................102 List of Important Forms .............................................................................................................................104

Fillable forms are available on the internal "MySPS budget office webpage" under "Budget Forms"

GENERAL GUIDANCE

IN THIS SECTION:

? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ? Instructions for Developing Your School Budget ? Monitoring and Managing Schools' Budgets ? School Budget Calendar 2019-20 ? Who to Contact

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