Budget Office

Vision 

The Budget Office will establish and coordinate a cooperative partnership with the budget holders, schools, departments, and senior leadership team. This partnership will assist in providing our JPS Community with our shared commitments to our scholars, regardless of their background, ability, or zip code for a high-quality education.  

Excellence for All: Strategic Plan 

Commitment #4 Organizational Effectiveness 

Essential Functions and Activities 

• Maintain fiscal responsibility from the central office to the schools and departments in our district. 

• The budgeting process is a year-round process that involves many stakeholders. 

• Major budget activities which include planning, preparation, adoption, approval, implementation, review and assessment 

• Budgeting is an invaluable tool for both planning and evaluation. School Districts are required to budget by operational unit (school location code). 

• Training/Communication from central office to schools and departments 

• The Education Enhancement Fund Procurement Card Program is appropriated for classroom supplies, materials and equipment for EEF Cardholders to support the overall goals of the school. 

• The Budget Office will exemplify equity and excellence while building relationships with all clients we encounter through JPS.