How will the district ensure that next years school budget isnt overspent?
The fiscal year 2009 budget adequately reflects the true costs of each program and service offered in the Portland Public Schools. In addition: Portland Public Schools has hired a new finance director, Herbert Hopkins, who has many successful years of experience in school financial management, The Portland Public Schools business office is working more closely with the citys finance department to ensure prompt and accurate monthly reconciliations to more effectively monitor both revenue and expenses, The School Committee has set a policy that includes regular budget status reports throughout the year.
