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Beavercreek City Schools

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Financial Forecast & Planning

Financial Forecast & Planning (Five-Year Forecasts)

Planning for the Future

The Beavercreek City Schools Five-Year Forecast serves as a financial roadmap for district leaders and the Board of Education. It provides a long-range projection of revenues, expenditures, cash balances, and financial trends to help guide responsible decision-making and ensure the continued support of student learning.

The forecast is developed using information from a variety of sources, including:

  • Board of Education priorities
  • District staffing and operational needs
  • State funding projections
  • Local revenue estimates
  • Economic indicators and trends
  • Legislative and budgetary changes

While the forecast is not a budget, it is an important planning tool that helps the district anticipate future opportunities and challenges.

Ohio's Five-Year Forecast Requirement

Ohio law requires all school districts to prepare and submit a Five-Year Forecast to the Ohio Department of Education twice each fiscal year.

Forecast Submission Schedule

October Forecast

Initial forecast submission for the fiscal year.

May Forecast

Updated forecast reflecting current financial conditions and projections.

Why the Forecast Matters

Budget Development

Supports responsible budgeting and resource allocation.

Community Transparency

Provides residents and stakeholders with insight into the district's financial condition.

Financial Planning

Provides a long-term view of the district's financial outlook.

Student Programming

Helps ensure financial resources are available to support educational programs and services.

BCS Current Five-Year Forecasts

February 2026

September 2025

How to Read a Five-Year Forecast

Archived Five-Year Forcasts