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Holmes District School Board Financial Transparency Resources

Original title: Transparency Florida | Holmes District School Board

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What This Bill Does

The Holmes District School Board provides access to state-mandated financial transparency tools that allow taxpayers to review school district spending and compare financial efficiency with other districts. These resources include links to a web-based fiscal tool and downloadable transparency graphics for the district and individual schools.

Why it matters

Residents can use these state-provided tools to track how school district funds are allocated and compare the financial performance of their local schools against similar districts in Florida.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Taxpayers

Taxpayers have access to fiscal data to evaluate the financial efficiency of their local school district.

Directly affected

Holmes District School Board

The board is required by state law to provide financial transparency tools and data to the public.

Key Facts

  • The Holmes District School Board maintains a transparency portal to comply with Florida Statutes 1010.20 and 1011.035 2(b).
  • The district provides a web-based fiscal tool for taxpayers to evaluate financial efficiency.
  • The tool allows for financial comparisons between the Holmes District and other similarly situated school districts.
  • Transparency graphics for the 2020-21 school year are available for download as PDF files.
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  • Specific financial data links are provided for the district as a whole and for individual schools including Poplar Springs, Bethlehem, Ponce de Leon High, Ponce de Leon Elementary, Holmes County High, Bonifay K-8, and Holmes Edgenuity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Transparency Florida tool?
It is designed to enable taxpayers to evaluate the financial efficiency of the school district and compare it with other similar districts.
Can I see financial data for a specific school in Holmes County?
Yes, the district provides specific links for individual schools including Poplar Springs, Bethlehem, Ponce de Leon High, Ponce de Leon Elementary, Holmes County High, Bonifay K-8, and Holmes Edgenuity.

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State-Mandated Transparency

The district's transparency portal is explicitly driven by state-level requirements (Florida Statutes 1010.20 and 1011.035), indicating a standardized approach to school financial reporting across Florida.

Connected Entities

1010.20, Holmes District School Board, 1011.035 2(b)
other1010.20“Florida statute requiring the development of a fiscal transparency tool.”Map →
OrganizationHolmes District School Board“The local school district providing the transparency data.”Map →
other1011.035 2(b)“Florida statute governing financial transparency requirements.”Map →

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