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Budget Timeline

The budget preparation starts in October, using the certified enrollment data from the first of the month. This data determines the district’s property tax and state aid for the next fiscal year, starting from July 1. The certified budget sets the levies, tax rates, and expected maximum spending for each fund. If necessary, these spending amounts can be adjusted during the year. In December, the district receives assessed valuations from Story County auditors. The budget has a deadline to be certified by April 30.

School District Funding

School district funding in Iowa is a complex topic. In this video we break down the different types of funds within the Ames Community School District.

Key Elements and Dates in the Budget Process:

October 1: Certified Enrollment Count Day

October 15: Certified Enrollment Report due to the State

November 1: Special Education Enrollment Count

December: Assessed Valuations received from Story County auditors 

January: Budget forms received from the Iowa Department of Management

February: Superintendent and SBO Prepare Preliminary Budget

February/March: Building Principals engaged in budget process

March 15: Budget data due to the Department of Management

March 20: Taxpayer Statements mailed by County Auditor

March 21 – April 10: Notice of the public hearing on the tax notice

March/April: Board of Education sets the budget hearing date for April and received a preliminary review of the proposed budget from Superintendent and CFO

April 1: Public Hearing on the proposed property taxes (only item on the Board Agenda)

April 11: Notice of the public hearing on the budget adoption

April 22: Public hearing and FY25 Ames CSD budget adoption

April 23: File FY25 budget with County Auditor and to the Iowa Department of Management

April 30: Filing due date

1st Board Meeting in May: Regular board meeting conducted, and date is set for budget amendment hearing, if necessary

2nd Board Meeting in May: Board of Education conducts its budget amendment hearing and amendment documents are sent to the county auditor, if necessary

July 15: Business office begins distribution of electronic budget worksheets to building administrations

July 31: Building administrators will submit electronic budget worksheets

August: Building budgets will be entered into the district accounting system. Department non-salary budgets entered into district accounting system

Oct.-Nov.: Final line-item budgets entered into the district accounting system

Departments
  • Superintendent
    • Executive Team
  • Teaching and Learning
    • Assessments
    • At-Risk Programs
    • Career and College Readiness
      • Seal of Biliteracy
    • Curriculum (PK-12)
    • Extended Learning Program (ELP)
    • Math Acceleration
    • Homeschool Assistance
    • Social Emotional Learning
  • Business
    • American Rescue Plan: District ESSER III Plan
    • Budget Timeline
    • Financial Reports
    • Public Records Request
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    • Amazing Education Podcast
    • Amazing Magazine
    • Digital Backpack
      • Submit an Event
      • Submission Guidelines
    • Logos and Brand Guide
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    • Facilities Rental
    • Facility Unit Naming
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    • Human Resources FAQ
    • Master Contract
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      • Report A Student Absence
    • Homeless Student Services
    • HOPE Pantry
      • Donate to the HOPE Pantry
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    • Special Education Resources
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    • Section 504
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    • Technology Annual Notices and Use Agreements
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