1. Title 1 Coordinators Mtg. August 30, 2017
Roscoe PD Center

2. Completing a Budget Adjustment
When?
Whenever you need to modify the school’s Title 1 budget.
How?
1. Make sure what you want to do is allowable (Follow the
Title 1 School Decision Making Process in PB Handbook)
2. Review with your Fiscal Specialist & Title 1 Coordinator
3. Present your proposal to School Site Council
4. If approved by SSC, complete a Budget Adjustment
Request (SPSA Modification/Budget Signature Forms)

3. #1: SPSA Modification Enter all required Information including
the reason
Underline and
bold budgeted items.
Consult Program/
Budget Handbook for
narratives of
evidence based
strategies/
expenditures

4. Do not forget signatures!

5. # 2: School Front End
Enter SFE and “Adjust” amounts for items selected
Positive and Negative $ Amounts will equal
New Total Costs will be reflected
Double check to make sure you have the correct Budget Item(s) and that those items are on your SPSA Modification

6. School Budget Signature Form
State reason for
Budget Adjustment
Secure all signatures
and dates

7. SPSA Modifications F.A.Q.s
Do all Budget Adjustments require an SPSA Modification?
Yes.
Are you sure?
When would I need an SPSA Modification but not a BAR?
When you have a sufficient allocation next to a Budgeted Item in the SPSA but need to change the “specific” item
When the allocation next to a specific item is not sufficient but your total allocation in all goals for that Line Item is sufficient

8. SPSA Modification F.A.Q. What happens to the Modification?
After all signatures are secured, the Title 1 Coordinator will upload the SPSA Modification (and Budget Signature Forms if applicable) onto the Online SPSA template.
What if my clerk or SAA needs a copy of the SPSA Modification for an order?
Log onto the Online SPSA Template/Dashboard/Menu and go to SPSA Modification and download a copy

9. SPSA Modification F.A.Q.s
What would a “compliant” SPSA Modification include?
All required information entered including signatures/dates
Key language such as: supplemental/supplement, at-risk students, beyond the regular assignment, additional support, grade level standards
Complete a separate SPSA Modification for Non-Cap Equipment and General Supplies, Technology (also include per unit cost)

10. SPSA Modification Practice
Create a SPSA Modification with the following criteria:
$25,000 in Pending from a New Allocation
Allocate money for at least 2 Budget Items
Complete each column. Do not forget to use key terms.
Add signatures
Use sample SPSA Modifications, the Program and Budget HB and Estimated Rate Sheets as needed.
Share out.