Action Plan for Goal 2 Continue the exercise of prudent cost-control measures and limit the 2001-02 budget increases to the contingent cap. October-January Non-instructional budget managers will be directed to submit department budget requests that are below the projected STAR-CPI. Instructional budget managers will be directed to demonstrate how the department budget requests will result in improved student outcomes Budget Advisory Committee will work with staff to review budget submissions to ensure that every effort is made to restrict spending in non-instructional areas and that spending in instructional areas is linked to improved student performance January, February Staff will present component budgets that result in overall budget that is under the projected STAR CPI contingent cap. March The Board will adopt a budget that is at or under the projected STAR-CPI contingent cap and will communicate the steps taken to realize those savings to the public. Deliverables: By December, 2000, the Board will review its purchasing and budgeting policies and address any recommended changes In January through February, 2001, the staff will present component budget presentations that will result in a budget that will be under the STAR CPI contingent cap. In March, 2001, the Board will adopt a budget that is at or under the STAR CPI contingent cap. In April through mid-May, 2001, the Board will communicate the steps taken to realize the savings needed to fulfill this goal. By April, 2000, the staff will implement an automated inventory control system for F&O and Instructional supplies Throughout 2000-01, the staff will identify alternative funding sources to help offset budget increases for 2001-02