Annual Schedule
Review each month to see an annual schedule for deadlines, budget activities, and meetings/events. Check the ASPeN Event calendar for specific dates and details.
*Example schedule for library boards. Your actual schedule may vary. Library boards must meet a minimum of six times each year per ARM 10.102.1158 (2).
**The Montana State Library Commission meets six times per year in alternating months.
***The Federations meet in the fall and spring.
Reports and Forms
- E-Rate Form 471 Window Opens
Budgets and Finance
- Review second quarterly report
Meetings/Events
- Local Board Meeting*
Reports and Forms
- E-Rate last date to begin filing process for upcoming funding year (Form 470)
Budgets and Finance
Meetings/Events
- MSL Commission Meeting**
Reports and Forms
- E-Rate Form 471 Window Closes-see January
Budgets and Finance
- Adopt preliminary budget
Meetings/Events
- Local Board Meeting*
- Federation Meeting***
Reports and Forms
Budgets and Finance
- Submit preliminary budget request or certified budget to funding body
Meetings/Events
- MSL Commission Meeting**
- Federation Meeting***
Reports and Forms
Budgets and Finance
- Adopt final budget for next year and submit to appropriate authority
Meetings/Events
- Local Board Meeting*
Reports and Forms
Budgets and Finance
Meetings/Events
- MSL Commission Meeting**
Reports and Forms
- Public Library Standards form due
- E-Rate Form 470 Filing Window opens
Budgets and Finance
Meetings/Events
- Local Board Meeting*
- Board orientation training for new trustees
Reports and Forms
- Approve and submit federation report to MSL
Budgets and Finance
- Review final annual report for just-ended fiscal year
- Approve and submit it to appropriate governing body
Meetings/Events
- Local Board Meeting*
- MSL Commission Meeting**
Reports and Forms
- Federation Annual Reports due
Budgets and Finance
Meetings/Events
- Local Board Meeting*
- Federation Meeting***
Reports and Forms
- Public Libraries Survey opens
- E-Rate Deadline for most libraries to file Form 486 to begin funding and invoicing/BEAR deadline for previous funding year
Budgets and Finance
- Review first quarter report
Meetings/Events
- MSL Commission Meeting**
- Federation Meeting***
Reports and Forms
- Public Libraries Survey due
Budgets and Finance
Meetings/Events
Reports and Forms
Budgets and Finance
Meetings/Events
- MSL Commission Meeting**
