MARS Matters

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ALERT - COMMUNICATION FROM DESE REGARDING FY 21 BUDGET PROCESS

MARS is continuing to work closely with DESE to provide guidance and information that will assist superintendents and districts in navigating the FY 21 budget process. As we know, many municipalities may not have had the opportunity to hold town meetings because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Without approval of the FY 21 budget/assessments prior to June 30, 2020, DESE will be required by statute to set a 1/12^th budget. Operating with a 1/12th budget is an unfamiliar process for many districts.

In order to prepare for this reality, you will be receiving an email with an attached document from DESE by Friday that outlines the process of setting and implementing a 1/12^th budget.

Please review the DESE guidance document. MARS will serve as a clearinghouse for your questions and/or comments. MARS will communicate with DESE

in preparation for a tentative SAVE THE DATE AND TIME ZOOM call on Monday. April 28, 2020, Noon to 1 PM. DESE will follow up with invitations to participate in this call.