Finance & Voting
The School Communications Portfolio provides school leaders the most up-to-date information on school finance and voting information and resources to equip districts for the school budget process.
Featured Finance & Voting Resources
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Communicate effectively about the 2% tax cap
When is 2% not 2%? When it’s a tax levy limit.
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More districts required to create Foundation Aid plans
Download a template for your district’s Foundation Aid plan
MORE FROM THE Finance & Voting CATEGORY
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School budget notice template now available
Download the school budget notice template as an InDesign file or Word doc
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Educate your community about the budget process
Share frequently asked questions, handouts and Portfolio’s “School Budgets Explained in 60 Seconds” video with voters
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Advisory: Notify taxpayers of first responders’ tax exemption
A deadline for first responders to receive a new tax exemption is approaching. Has your school district approved this new status?
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Communicate strategically about board of education candidates
When it comes to publicizing board of education elections, candidates and community members expect consistency in how individuals are treated.