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MERITORIOUS BUDGET AWARD

Westlake Academy has been awarded the Meritorious Budget Award by the Association of
School Business Officials ( ASBO) for the preparation and issuance of the 2017- 2018 annual

budget. The award has been received annually since September 1, 2010.

This award is the highest form of recognition and a significant
achievement that reflects the commitment of the governing

body and staff in meeting the highest principles of academic
budgeting.

The Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) recognizes school
districts that demonstrate proficiency in creating clear, sound

budgets while enhancing skills in developing, analyzing, and presenting a clear and effective
budget.

To receive this award, Westlake Academy must publish a budget document that meets

program criteria such as
Understanding the importance of presenting an accurate and transparent budget year

after year.
Discovering best practices in budgeting that will

improve the budget' s accuracy and transparency
Developing a reader- friendly document that presents

clear budget guidelines.
Promoting communication between departments and

the community.
Encouraging short- and long-range budget goals.

Supporting effective use of educational resources.

Congratulations to Debbie Piper, Finance Director; Marlene Rutledge, Accounting Technician II;
Dr. Mechelle Bryson, Executive Director, and the Instructional Leadership Team for preparing

this award-winning budget for Westlake Academy.

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