District 214 awarded with excellence in budget presentation

The Association of School Business Officials International recently recognized High School District 214 for excellence in budget presentation with the Meritorious Budget Award for the 2018-2019 budget year.

Association of School Business Officials International's Meritorious Budget Award and Pathway to the Meritorious Budget Award promote and recognize best budget presentation practices in school districts.

Participants submit their applications and budget documents to a panel of school financial professionals who review the materials for compliance with the Meritorious Budget Award Criteria Checklist and other requirements and provide expert feedback that districts can use to improve their budget documents.

Districts that successfully demonstrate they have met the necessary program requirements may earn either the Meritorious Budget Award or Pathway to the Meritorious Budget Award, an introductory program that allows districts to ease into full Meritorious Budget Award compliance.

"Districts that apply to the Meritorious Budget Award or Pathway to the Meritorious Budget Award programs recognize their community needs to be able to easily find and understand important district financial information," Association of School Business Officials International Director of Recognition Programs Molly Barrie said.

"Awarded budget documents are accurate, easy to read, and communicate the district's goals and objectives. Reviewer comments help districts continually improve their budget presentation - which is one reason districts apply each year."

Founded in 1910, the Association of School Business Officials International is a nonprofit organization that represents approximately 30,000 school business professionals worldwide. Its members support student achievement through effective resource management in various areas ranging from finance and operations to food services and transportation.

Learn more at asbointl.org.