The Finance department guides the School Division through the budget cycle. The budget cycle is a four-step process to provide every child in the School Division with the best possible educational opportunities while optimizing available resources. The budget cycle includes planning, adoption, implementation, and evaluation. The School Division welcomes employees, parents, students, and community members to engage during our budgeting process. Our budget blog, calendar, and work session information offer transparency and timely updates, highlighting key financial steps and milestones throughout the process. 

Follow the budget cycle this year under 2026-2027 Reports.

Budget Work Sessions
January 27, 2026 - State revenue, priority list, long-term planning
February 24, 2026 - Employee compensation and benefits
March 17, 2026 - Superintendent's proposal

The following is a short video about budgeting at
Roanoke County Public Schools: Budgeting 101.

The Finance Department is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and internal controls over financial reporting of the School Division's two accounting systems (one for the division and one for the schools). The Finance Department provides training and other resources for employees so they can perform their duties while being fiscally prudent with the tax-payer dollars. In addition, the Finance Department reviews and approves journal and budget entries, ensures proper account coding of transactions, and prepares monthly and annual reports for the School Board and other agencies. Annual finance reports can be in the navigation menu by year. Monthly reports are submitted to the School Board under the consent agenda and accessible through BoardDocs.

Employees can find internal resources on the Finance Accounting and Budget SharePoint  by logging in with their computer ID and password.