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Pedro Martinez, Director
Telephone: 773.553.2560
Fax: 773.553.2561
MISSION
To prepare annual budget documents for CPS that are balanced,
conform to Board policies, laws, and regulations, and clearly reflect
the Board’s goals. To monitor and analyze budgetary activity in order
to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of resource allocation within
the Chicago Public Schools.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Created a balanced budget for FY 1999 without accessing the fund balance
reserve.
- Developed and maintained a four-year balanced budget plan.
- Developed an RFP to increase the School-Based Budgeting Pilot Program
to 100 schools.
- Received the Government Finance Officer’s Association Distinguished
Budget Presentation Award for the third consecutive year for preparation
of the FY 1998 budget document.
- Worked to pass school funding reform legislation, resulting in an
additional $24.8 million to apply to educational programs in FY 1998
and a guaranteed increase in the State’s foundation level until the
year 2003.
- Developed $24.8 million supplemental budget in January 1998 that provided
additional resources directly to classrooms.
- Expanded performance measure program by enhancing existing and developing
new measures for all central office units.
- Centralized and enhanced grants management for CPS through the establishment
of the division of Grants
Administration and Budget.
- Established policies and procedures for the acceptance of school-based
grants as well as for the development and submission of applications
for supplemental funding.
OBJECTIVES
Prepare financial analyses, assist schools and administrative offices
in developing and managing their budgets, and prepare annual budget documents
for CPS.
View the following Management and Budget documents:
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