This page is designed to provide the community with an overview of Portsmouth Public Schools’ financial operations. Schools and administrative operations are funded by a fiscal year budget which is in effect from July 1 through June 30 of the following year. Each year the development of a fiscal year budget is roughly a five-month process. Here's a summary of major steps along the way:

Step 1: The process begins with the Superintendent’s Estimate of Needs (SEON) which is presented to the School Board in February.

Step 2: The School Board then considers the SEON, makes modifications, if necessary, and adopts a budget proposal in March. It is then provided to the City Manager for review.

Step 3: The City Manager and City staff review the School Board’s adopted budget proposal and develop a combined city-schools operating budget proposal in late March that is presented to City Council for consideration.

Step 4: City Council deliberates on the City Manager’s proposal with the goal of adopting a City operating budget in May.

Step 5:  In mid-to-late May the School Board adopts a final operating budget based on any changes in funding approved by City Council.

FY 2024-25 Adopted School Board Budget
FY 2024-2025 Final Budget

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FY 2024-25 Superintendent's Estimate of Needs (SEON)
Click to download SEON Presentation

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FY 2023-24 Adopted School Board Budget
FY 2023-24 FINAL BUDGET

View All Adopted Budgets

Background Material Strategic Plan

Facility Study Report