CFBISD FUNDING

BOOKS & A/V MEDIA

The budget is determined in the early winter.  The Director of Learning Media recommends a level of funding based on campus need and a formula based on the Texas Standards for School Library Media Centers.  Funds are requested by the Director of Learning Media and once approved by the Board are deposited in each building's accounts.  After school board approval, a "Detail Budget Status Summary" is printout is generated and sent to the principal and the media specialist.

The deadline for acquisition of media and disbursement of funds will be generated by the Business Department each year: this date is usually in early August.  The last day for transfer of funds will be announced by the time librarians return to contract.  The last day to generate purchase orders will also be announced at that time; any funds not expended by that date will revert to the district's general fund.

EQUIPMENT

Funds for AV equipment can come from various sources.

1 Following passage of the Bond in Fall 2003, each building will be allocated funding for classroom technology equipment and training to use it effectively..

2. Additional audiovisual equipment for individual schools is purchased with supply funds requested by the building principal/site-based committee;

2. PTA's may provide supplemental funds for equipment.

3. Funds can be allocated from the Director of Technology.

At budget time (January or earlier) the district Audio/Visual Equipment Bid Sheet is used to request new equipment.  The sheet is based on the previous year's bid quotes and specifications; prices and models will vary.  Requests should be made to the principal according to the time line generated by the Director of Finance each January.

Once bids have been accepted or renewed Purchase orders will be generated by the District Media Center for bid and other AV items.  The DMC will send copies of the PO's to librarians and/or secretaries.  The DMC will also send notification of building accounts.

Upon receipt to the District Media Center, equipment will be delivered directly to your school with bar codes.  A copy of the PO will be sent with the order. 

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