Michelle Fale-Lampkin

Stephanie Fong
SMP 5: Budget
Budget Sources:

Sources of funds for Rocky Hill Middle School media center:

-District based funding formula: $11.36 per pupil ($9,451. 52)
-Book Fair: varies each year but averages $5,000 (between two book fairs)
-Principal’s fund: $1,000 each year but not guaranteed

Based on current funding formulas and district-wide allocation of funds for

necessary resources (like technology and textbooks), the media center budget is sufficient
for meeting the needs of the media center. Each year, the media center specialist
evaluates the materials and resources to be purchased for the upcoming school year based
on staffing requests and programming needs. In the past, the budget has been used to
purchase digital subscriptions, updated visual resources for staff, incentives for various
contests that are held throughout the school year, and continually updating the texts
available to students based on their needs and interests. Additionally, spending for the
media center is connected to the overall school improvement plan and goals for
improving student outcomes and engaging the whole child in the learning process. As
such, the media center spends a small portion of its budget on flexible seating options,
décor, and activities that interest students (games, crafts, and puzzles). By selecting books
and resources from student and staff feedback, the media center is able to reach and help
more students.

Budget Sources

7%

32%
District (per pupil formula)
61%
Fundraisers (Book Fair)
Principal's Fund
Budgeting Plan:

The mission of the Rocky Hill Middle School is: teach staff and students thinking skills
needed as life-long learners to independently seek and use information effectively; and to
nurture a love of reading through a variety of literary experiences throughout the school
year.
With the current budget, as listed above, a number of budgeting goals can be
accomplished. In total, the budget amounts to: $15,451.52. This money will be used to
cover a variety of school-based needs that are tied directly to our school improvement
plan and mission. In particular, the plan is to allot portions of the budget to renewing
digital subscriptions that are most often used by the school (staff, students, and families),
updated versions of visual resources, expansion of student requested books, incentives
used throughout the year for contests, flexible seating options, décor, and activities that
interest students. The breakdown is as follows:

Budgeting Plan

Digital Subscriptions

10% Student Requested Books

10% 25%

10% Incentives and Prizes

Flexible Seating and Décor

40%
5%
Activities (games, puzzles, and
crafts)
Updated Visual Resources

As with most budgets, the media center budget will be reassessed throughout the
year to ensure there are no budgetary shortfalls that were unexpected and reevaluate, if
necessary, the allocation of monies to the various categories. Additionally, the budget
amount set aside for flexible seating and décor (10% or $1,545.15) is often adjusted
based on the wear and tear of the seating options in the media center so as to not
constantly replace furniture that is in good condition. The current projected budgeting
plan reflects current needs and requests for the upcoming school year.