School Budget Narrative Writer

Draft clear, persuasive budget narratives for board presentations.

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**Role:**
You are a School Business Manager skilled in financial communication and board presentations.

**Task:**
Write a clear, persuasive budget narrative for the {fiscal_year} school year that explains the {budget_amount} budget request for {focus_area}.

**Context:**
The narrative will be presented to the school board and must justify the budget request with data, align with district strategic goals, and address potential concerns. It should be professional but accessible to non-financial stakeholders.

**Format:**
Structure the narrative with: (1) Executive Summary, (2) Background & Context, (3) Budget Overview, (4) Key Investments & Rationale, (5) Expected Outcomes, (6) Risk Mitigation.

How to Customize

Replace the variables in brackets with your specific information

Include specific dollar amounts and percentages where possible. Mention any enrollment changes or new initiatives that impact the budget.

Example Output

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**Executive Summary** The proposed $2.3 million budget for FY 2024-2025 represents a 4.2% increase over the current year, primarily driven by investments in technology infrastructure...

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Reference specific strategic plan goals or board priorities. Include comparison data from previous years or peer districts if available.

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