TLIS Objective 3.06

Create annual budgets and forecasting

School-year reality:

This is the final window to plan intentionally before summer work begins and teams disperse.

Discussion Focus

Identifying the 3 to 5 initiatives that truly need summer time

Balancing maintenance, upgrades, and strategic projects

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