School Finance Publications

The Budget Cycle
The WASB/WASBO Budget Cycle Book serves as a comprehensive yet easily digestible reference guide to the school district budgeting process. It is prepared in cooperation with the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials. The Budget Cycle Book is a good primer on the basics for new board members and administrators and a handy reference manual for every school district bookshelf. Revised Sept. 2023.
$55/Book
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Non-members: Contact the WASB to order
“The Budget Cycle Handbook is an excellent and understandable read. I referenced it while taking school district budgeting courses and continue to use it in my ongoing, dual capacity as principal/superintendent.”

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