In the end, much of collective bargaining comes down to dollars and cents. You have to know how much it will cost to deliver your program. And that means including all the details.
| Item | Budget |
|---|---|
| How many participants? Your program may grow, but how many students will you have in the first year? what is the cost of paid work time for the anticipated number of participants? | |
| What are the costs of paid work time for the peer tutors? | |
| How many hours of instruction will there be and at what cost per hour? (You might want to check with a college or school board and get some costs for instruction.) | |
| What are the costs associated with doing a program in partnership with a college or board of education? | |
| Other costs are associated with delivering a program: | |
| - administrative support | |
| - mailings | |
| - advertising | |
| - teaching materials | |
| - field trips | |
| - books and supplies | |
| - room rentals | |
| - support for child care | |
| - transportation | |
| Grand Total | |
| If you know already, what is the total sum of money available for you program? | |
| Difference |