We recieve monies from seveeral sources:

NC state funds ___%

Federal dollars _____%

County (Craven) ____%

There is a separate pot of funds that cannot be used for general operating costs, but only for school rennovations called Capital Outlay.

The operating budget is the budget established for operation of the instructional programs and functions. The operating budget is usually represented based on a fiscal year, which is from July 1 through June 30. The school budget primarily supports salaries and benefits at approximately 82%. GAB Cabinet(School Improvement Team) with input from the staff and parent(s)  determine the programs, services, supported throughout the fiscal year based on the bottom line budget.

300 this number does not include our prekindergarten program.

Technology devices, software(Brain Pop, Reading A-Z), class supplies/materials,professional development, Summer Prociency Camp, class libraries,

The school Improvement Team determine where to place federal and local dollars to ensure it aligns with the school's goals.  The team is  composed of teachers who are elected by their colleagues,  and it has one parent representative involved in the decision making process. 

No, you can not use state or federal dollars to purchase playground equipment, the money is allocated for general operating expenses for classroom teachers  and must be used to ensure successful learners.