📊 FY 2026–27 Budget Proposal

Modern Languages Operating Budget

A strategic 9.2% reduction that preserves authentic language learning experiences while improving fiscal efficiency.

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FY 2025–26 Baseline
$22,273
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FY 2026–27 Proposed
$20,223
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Total Reduction
$2,050
↓ 9.20%
Categories Preserved
6 of 6
100% Coverage

Budget Categories Overview

Major expense categories with year-over-year comparison

Code Category FY 2025–26 FY 2026–27 Change
TOTAL $22,273 $20,223 −$2,050

Budget Distribution 2025–26

Budget Distribution 2026–27

Category Comparison: Old vs New

Why This Budget Works

Strategic reductions that maintain program quality while demonstrating fiscal responsibility

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9.2% Cost Reduction

Achieved through smart deferrals, not program cuts. We reduce spending without reducing impact.

💡 How: One-year deferral of new reader/graphic novel purchases ($2,400 savings) while continuing to use existing class sets.
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Authentic Experiences Preserved

Cultural visits, guest speakers, and immersive outings remain fully funded at $8,300.

💡 Why it matters: Mariachi Band visits, Francophone author interviews, and cultural restaurant outings drive real language acquisition.
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Core Materials Maintained

AP workbooks, textbooks, and subscription tools remain fully funded at essential levels.

💡 Details: AP French/Spanish workbooks, online prep access, and digital tools (Quia, Quizlet, GimKit) all retained.
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Broader Student Impact

Restaurant outings reframed from Grade 12 recognition to Grades 10–11 training experiences.

💡 Impact: Shifts from end-of-program celebration to structured language training with wider reach across grade levels.
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Cleaner Category Tracking

Guest Speakers, Transport, and IT Subscriptions now properly categorized for better visibility.

💡 Improvement: Manager-friendly buckets make budget tracking easier and more transparent for finance review.
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First Nations Integration

Dedicated $400 preserved for authentic First Nations content integration across curriculum.

💡 Commitment: Supports thoughtful, meaningful integration of Indigenous perspectives in language units.

Key Budget Decisions

Strategic choices that balance fiscal responsibility with educational excellence

Where We Reduced

📖 Library books (deferred) −$2,400

New reader and graphic novel purchases deferred one year. Existing class sets and digital texts continue to support instruction.

Where We Invested

🎨 Cultural unit supports +$250
💻 IT Subscriptions +$100

Strategic increases to high-impact areas that directly support student engagement and learning outcomes.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Detailed breakdown of changes by category

Variance by Category

Detailed Line Items

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Adjusted Total
$20,223
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vs Baseline
−$2,050
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% Change
−9.20%
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vs Proposal
$0