The air conditioner goes out.
A school vehicle needs repairs.
A classroom needs new flooring.
Suddenly, there's an expense no one planned for.
But here's the thing.
Was it really unexpected?
We may not know WHEN an air conditioner will fail.
But we know it won't last forever.
Healthy schools don't just budget for what they expect to spend this year.
They also prepare for what they'll eventually need to replace.
Facilities.
Technology.
Vehicles.
Major equipment.
Building reserves for these future expenses helps prevent a routine replacement from becoming a financial emergency.
It also protects your operating budget from unnecessary surprises.
Something to think about:
What major expense could your school face in the next three to five years?
And are you setting aside money for it today?
If you'd like help developing a budget that prepares your school for the future, I'd love to talk.
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