Section 22-8-10 - Budgets; fixing the operating budget. - New Mexico Statutes

22-8-10. Budgets; fixing the operating budget.

A.     Prior to June 20 of each year, each local school board shall, at a public hearing of which notice has been published by the local school board, fix the operating budget for the school district for the ensuing fiscal year. At the discretion of the state superintendent [secretary] or the local school board, the department may participate in the public hearing.   

B.     Prior to the public hearing held to fix the operating budget for the school district, the local school board shall give notice to parents explaining the budget process and inviting parental involvement and input in that process prior to the date for the public hearing.