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New at a district? Learn how to use data to tell your district’s story.
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Having a solid understanding of historical trends and comparisons to other districts and schools is critical for anyone new to a district. Learn how a Business Manager uses data to make sound decisions based on trends and comparisons around financial, salary/staffing, enrollment, student performance data, etc. and shares that information with key stakeholders.
Joel Finstad, Analytics Advisor, Forecast5 Analytics
Joel Finstad has been with Forecast5 Analytics, a Frontline Education Company for 4+ years with a degree in Statistics. As a part of the Forecast5 Analytics, a Frontline Education Company team, Joel works with school districts across 5 states in customer support, data analysis, training and product development.
Kara Lundin, Business Manager, Grand Rapids Public Schools
Former auditor now a business manager at Grand Rapids Area School District. In addition to overseeing Grand Rapids, we perform the financial work for ISD 319 Nashwauk Keewatin and Itasca Area School Collaborative Co-op. I enjoy working with different people, learning about schools and getting my financial reports to balance. I try to see the positive in every situation.
