Budget Information

Budget and Financial Information
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) - June 30, 2007 pdf
2007-2008 Budget Presentation Bookpdf
2006-2007 Budget Presentation Book
2006 Annual Financial Report

2005 Annual Financial Report

Budgeting For Results

Billings Public Schools is moving forward with a new budgeting process called Budgeting for Results (BFR). A team of parents, community members, District staff, and administrators are currently redesigning how the District will develop the 2007-2008 budget.

Why the Need to Change the District's Budget?

Billings Public Schools leaders believe it is time to take the next step in improving student achievement. The new budgeting process, Budgeting for Results, will ensure the District is spending resources which are aligned with the desired Results. The process will allow the District to align the budget directly with the results that are outlined in the Strategic Plan. Additionally, it will provide an opportunity to show taxpayers the value they are getting for the dollars they invest in Billings Public Schools.

District-Wide Results of Budgeting for Results

The Results set the aspirations for what Billings Public Schools must do and do well. They are the core reasons why the District exists.

  1. Student Competence: All students are competient in the core subjects of reading, writing, math, and science at a level appropriate to their age and ability and have appripriate options for education other than core subjects.
  2. Student Post-Secondary Readiness: All graduates are employable and/or ready to succeed in their post-secondary education or training.
  3. Student Well-Roundedness: All students become well-rounded citizens.
  4. Student Enthusuasm: All students are enthusiastic about learning, now and later in life.
  5. Student Safety: All students are safe at school and on their way to it.
  6. District Fiscal Responsibility: The District earns the public's trust that it is spending resources wisely and acting in the best interest of students.

Questions or Comments about Budgeting for Results?

We welcome your feedback. Contact us with any questions or comments you have about the District's budget.

Billings Public Schools

Budgeting for Results

Thomas Harper

415 North 30th

Billings, MT 59101

Email: budgetingforresults@billings.k12.mt.us

Phone : (406) 247-3730