Each year principals are faced with budgetary changes. One of the toughest monetary changes to handle is the sudden notification of a reduction in funds. The following case study assignment will help to prepare you for this common occurrence.

For this assignment, suppose you are a principal who just learned that your school districtàoverride initiative failed. As a result, you have been notified that you must cut one teaching position and cut 10% from your site budget.

Using the full site budget you reviewed in the previous topic, prepare a 15-18 slide digital presentation that defends the budget in a transparent, ethical way.

Include the following in the presentation:

• The strategic planning and budget development processes used to create the budget
• Visuals of major budget components
• Justification of expenditures that include staff and technology resources. Demonstrate where the budget cuts will occur.
• Justification for the one teacher you have selected to release, or present an alternative solution
• How the plan promotes continual and sustainable school improvement and upholds the school vision/mission and the values of democracy, equity, and diversity
• How the plan efficiently uses human, fiscal, and technological resources to manage school operations
• How the plan proposes the mobilization of diverse community resources to support areas cut in the new budget
• How the plan advocates for student needs
• How the plan responds to current political initiatives and emerging trends
• How the school will monitor and evaluate the implementation of the plan, including the school management and operational systems
• Title slide, reference slide, and presenter’s notes