All budget meetings are open to visitors from the Lyme and Old Lyme communities
October
Preliminary data gathering and projections. Enrollment projections and staffing proposals are prepared. Committees and administrators work to identify needs and major drivers that will impact 2013-2014 budget (Facilities Committee, Technology Committee, Director of Special Education, Curriculum Director, Business Manager and Building Administrators).
November 7
[5:30 p.m.] Meeting of Finance Committee with BOE, BOS, BOF, School Admnistrators and Parent Leadership (LOLMS cafeteria). Review and discuss needs and drivers as prepared by administrators and committees.
November 7
[6:30 p.m.] Regular Board of Education Meeting (LOLMS cafeteria) Board reviews and acts on initial staffing proposal.
November - December
Administrators prepare budget according to parameters set forth by the Board of Education; Budgets are reviewed with the superintendent.
January 9
[6:30 p.m.] Regular Board of Education and Finance Committee Meeting (LOLMS cafeteria). Workshop 1: Elementary, Middle and High School Budget Presentations.
January 16
[6:30 p.m.] Special Board of Education and Finance Committee Meeting (LOLMS cafeteria). Workshops 2: Special Education, Facilities, Technology, Operations and Central Services Presentations.
January 23
[6:30 p.m.] Special Board of Education Meeting (LOLMS cafeteria). Board discusses any adjustments it wishes to see and directs administration to bring forth final budget for review at first February meeting.
February 6
[6:30 p.m.] Regular Board of Education Meeting (LOLMS cafeteria). Board reviews adjusted budget as it will be presented at budget forum.
February 11
[6:30 p.m.] Budget Forum (LOLMS auditorium).
February 20
[6:30 p.m.] Special Board of Education Meeting (LOLMS cafeteria) Budget Adoption.
February
Communications Committee prepares budget edition of Focus on Education.
February - March
Central Office prepares budget books.
March
Presentation of budgets to Boards of Finance (both communities). Mailing of special edition of Focus on Education.
March - April
Presentation of budget to community groups.
April 1
[7:30 p.m.] District Budget Hearing (LOLMS auditorium).
April
Reminder Post Cards to Vote.
May 6
[7:30 p.m.] District Budget Meeting (LOLMS auditorium).
