K–12 M&O Budgeting Preparation Checklist

If you work in K–12, it might feel like getting the funding you want for the projects you need to do is nearly impossible — especially when you have so many folks who need to sign off.

Budgets for K–12 schools are typically approved by a combination of local school boards, state governments, and sometimes federal agencies, who all work on it together…or at least try to.

For those about to start your maintenance and operations (M&O) budget for the upcoming year, we’ve created a helpful checklist of things to keep in mind as you prepare to present your case to secure the funds you need.

Download this re-usable checklist to help you and your team better prepare for this year's budget season.