EDLD 5342- Superintendent’s Roles and Responsibilities in the Budgeting Process

The superintendent is ultimately responsible for overseeing the budgeting process; however, in medium to large districts, the superintendent must rely on a business manager to handle the more intricate details of determining district revenue as well as predict expenditures.  While the details of the district budgeting process may not be part of the superintendent’s daily tasks, establishing processes to communicate the budgeting process as well as gain input from key stakeholders are part of the superintendent’s responsibilities. 

According my superintendent, the success of the budget adoption process depends largely on the superintendent’s ability to communicate of all factors affecting the budget.  Additionally, the creation of clear, concise goals that explains all expenditures works to garner support of a finalized budget or any required amendments.