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Budget Frequently Asked Questions
How does the state decide how much state aid it provides to each district?
What is most of the school district budget used for?
How does the school district decide how much to give to an individual school?
How are budget decisions made?
Chatham is an REAA. What does that mean?
What is a fund balance and why is it important for the District to maintain?
When is the budget due to the state for approval?
What other federal and state funds support the operating budget?
What is the District's current fund balance and what is it being used for?
What does the term "Maintenance of Effort" mean?
How much does the district budget for activities?
What is the BSA ( Base Student Allocation)
What funding other than state funding does the district have to support programming?
Can grant funding be used to pay for teachers?