School Budget Tracker

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Product Features

Burbio's School Budget Tracker features two datasets - one for CapEx spending and the other for annual operating budgets.  

  • CapEx Dataset
    • Categorized spending of over $xx B for FY23-25 across key areas incuding
      • New Construction
      • Technology
      • Curriculum
      • HVAC and Energy Efficiency
      • Furniture and Equipment
    • Dashboard tool to filter districts based on district demographic criteria including:
      • District Size
      • Geography (State and County)
      • Poverty indicator (FRPL percentage)
    • Links to District CapEx plan documents

  • Operating Budgets

Budget Spending Categories


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Academic Intervention and Learning Loss

  • Summer Learning
  • Math/ELA Coaching and Programming
  • Tutoring
  • ADA compliance/improvement
  • Support for students with disabilities
  • Instructional Materials
  • Afterschool Programs/ Extended Day
  • Weekend Learning
  • Instructional Software/Licenses
  • Student Assessments
  • Family Communication and Training
  • Community Engagement
  • Credit Recovery
  • College and Career
  • Student Attendance/ Enrollment/Re-engaging Disconnected Youth
  • Arts Education
  • Instructional Software
  • English learners/ Translation/ Interpretation
  • Work/Project-Based Curriculum
  • School Culture and Climate/Safe and inclusive learning environment
  • STEM Program and Supplies
  • Learning Hubs/Community Center Learning Support
  • Library Services
  • School Supplies
  • Physical Education

Physical and Mental Health

  • Public Health Protocols including COVID Testing, Vaccination, Contact Tracing
  • Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
  • Wraparound Services
  • SEL Program/Curriculum
  • SEL Training / Materials
  • Coordinating Covid-19 Preparedness Response with Health Departments
  • Counseling and Mentorship
  • Training on virus mitigation and minimizing spread of infections diseases
  • Nursing Equipment, Supplies, Health Clinics
  • Transition Coordination
  • Healthcare Hubs
  • Mental Health Services for Staff

Facilities and Operations

  • Air filtration, HVAC, Heating, Cooling
  • Repairing / improving school facilities to reduce risk of illness
  • Construction: Addition to existing building/new classrooms/new buildings
  • PPE/Supplies: masks, cleaning wipes, gloves
  • Outdoor Classrooms/Playground Equipment/Shade Structures
  • Preparedness and Response Efforts
  • Windows/Doors
  • Furniture/equipment for increased spacing
  • Custodial Equipment and Cleaning Supplies
  • Nutrition Program
  • Nutrition Equipment
  • Athletics Facility Upgrades
  • Security(Cameras, new locks)
  • Water Bottle Filling Stations
  • Sidewalks/Parking/Fencing
  • Create Calming Spaces
  • Purchase/Rent Modular Classrooms or real estate for spacing
  • Planning, coordinating, and implementing school closures
  • Asbestos Removal
  • Lighting: UV lights for disease mitigation
  • Student ID cards--touchless
  • Electrical
  • Bus Air Purification

Technology

  • Student Mobile Devices
  • Technology Infrastructure and Hardware
  • Virtual Model/Online School/Distance Learning
  • Connectivity
  • Smartboards
  • Software
  • Cybersecurity
  • Student Information Systems
  • Central Office Tech
  • Bus Wifi
  • School Board Tech

Staffing and Retention

  • Staffing/Teachers/Academic Interventionists/Guidance Counselors
  • Staffing- Psychologist or other Mental Health Professional
  • Staffing- Support Staff
  • Staffing- Nurse or other Physical Health Specialist (eg, speech therapist)
  • Staffing- Summer School
  • Staffing - Custodial
  • Staffing - Virtual Learning
  • Staffing- Tutoring
  • Staffing - General Administrative
  • Staffing - Technology
  • Staffing- Afterschool
  • Staffing - Transportation
  • Staffing - Security
  • Staffing - Nutrition
  • Staffing - Library Techs
  • Staffing - Athletics
  • Staff Bonuses/Hazard Pay/Overtime
  • Class Size Reduction
  • Teacher Licenses
  • Maintain Services, Recruit and Retain staff
  • General Professional Development
  • Additional Teacher Planning Time

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