Financial Management

It is the principal's responsibility to prepare the school budget, a record of projected revenue and expenditure. The budget is vital, because it helps to ensure that the school achieves its goals. The budget should also define time periods within which objectives should be met.

It is a principal's responsibility to account for the school's revenue and how it is spent. Austin ISD uses BOLT (Business Operations for Learning and Teaching) as its payroll, benefits, time & attendance, procurement, human resource and financial accounting systems.

The principal will work closely with their office manager and bookkeeper (high schools) to ensure that financial management of campus budgets follows all district policy and procedures.

The current budget manual helps guide campus administrators through understanding how to run a budget.