• BUDGET-TO-ACTION TOOLKIT COMPANION WORKSHEET

    Use this sheet as you work through the BA4AE Arts Budget-to-Action Toolkit.You don't have to answer everything at once—or know all the answers. Record what you know, note what you still need to ask, and come back to this sheet as you learn more.
  • Today's Date
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  • 1 |  KNOW THE GUIDANCE

    Fine Arts Staffing
    Use the district's School Budget Guidance to answer what you can.

  • What types of Fine Arts instruction are students expected to receive?
  • Does the guidance identify minimum staffing expectations?

  • 2 | ASK & ENGAGE

    Ask About Staffing

  • Are all of those positions currently filled?
  • Does our current Fine Arts staffing reflect the district's Budget Guidance?

  • Ask About Resources

  • Are those funds being spent according to the approved budget?
  • Do our arts educators have the materials, supplies, instruments and equipment they need?

  • Ask About Opportunities

  • Does our school offer instrumental music?

  • Ask About Decision-Making

  • Keep Track of Your Questions

  • Who did you ask?
  • Date
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • 3 | CHECK FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

  • Now use what you've learned to look at the three questions at the heart of BA4AE's Accountability priority.

  • WHAT WAS BUDGETED?

  • WHAT WAS SPENT?

  • What have you been able to learn about whether Fine Arts funds were spent according to the approved budget?

  • WHAT DID STUDENTS ACTUALLY RECEIVE?

  • 4 | WHAT DOES YOUR EXPERIENCE SHOW?

  • Does what students are receiving reflect what was included in the approved budget?
  • Did you identify a need, concern or gap?

  • 5 | WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO NEXT?

  • You don't have to do everything. Choose the action(s) that works best for you. Every action is important.

  • COME INFORMED. 
    SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE. 
    ADD YOUR VOICE.

    Strong Arts Programs Need Strong District Support.

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