- Presenter:
- Cathy Erickson
- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Location:
- Sartell, Minnesota
- Short Description:
- Overview of tax terminology, levy components, and timelines. The majority of the session includes how to budget property tax revenue and perform year-end reconciliations on property tax revenue. IMPORTANT: As part of this course, attendees will need to have access to their Pay 25 levy report. Please either bring a printed copy of your Pay 24 levy or a laptop for you to access it. All other printed handouts will be provided onsite to attendees.
Wed, Jul 29, 2026 - 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM CDT
Tags: Certification Events
- Presenters:
- Abby Schmidt | Lindsey Heine
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Short Description:
- Learn how to confidently navigate and interpret each section of your audit report, focusing on key financial insights that help bridge the gap between finance teams and decision‑makers.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tue, Aug 11, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Daley Lehmann | Jason Reil
- Duration:
- 3 Hours 30 Minutes
- Short Description:
- The 2026 Tax Levy Workshop will cover basic information about the levy and highlight important changes for this year. This session will be held as a live webinar on 9/9. It will also be recorded for on-demand viewing, with a separate registration available after the live event. Remember to have your 2026 Payable 2027 Levy Limitation and Certification available for the workshop.
- Price:
- $25.00 - $75.00
Wed, Sep 09, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM CDT
Tags: Events Tax Levy Workshop
- Presenter:
- Matthew Hippen
- Duration:
- 48 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Jul 14, 2026
- Short Description:
- This webinar will provide a brief look into the rules around Student Activities Accounts, Booster Clubs (PTO/PTA/ETC.) and scholarship accounts. Matt Hippen, of Eden Prairie Schools, will provide general rules, resources and some real-life examples of situations they have experienced when dealing with these types of accounts.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Valerie Dosland | Andrew Krech
- Duration:
- 41 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Jun 29, 2026
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Events Lunch & Learn
- Presenter:
- Jason Reil
- Duration:
- 59 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Jun 09, 2026
- Short Description:
- This session provides guidance on Levy Information System (LIS) access and completing required LIS fields, including where to locate supporting information and contacts for assistance. Topics include building and land lease authority requirements, lease hosting roles across different years, ADMWE instructions, how enrollment estimates correlate to levy calculations and resident estimates, how estimates are updated in future levies, and an overview of the LTFM approval process.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Steve R Pumper | Michael Hart | Bill Menozzi
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 23 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Apr 29, 2026
- Short Description:
- This session will discuss in detail the different kinds of investments available to school districts, along with liquidity, investment policy, and Minnesota legal requirements. Cash flow management strategies will also be reviewed, including short-term borrowing and arbitrage.
- Price:
- $40.00 - $65.00
- Presenters:
- Kathryn Haase | Shoua Moua
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 3 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Apr 07, 2026
- Short Description:
- This webinar offers a deep dive into Minnesota's evolving preschool funding landscape, with an emphasis on Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK). We will explore how to "blend and braid" funding sources to maximize enrollment, ensuring more children have access to the high-quality preschool experiences they need to arrive in kindergarten confident and ready to succeed.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Jackie Huegel | Aaron Nielsen
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 50 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Mar 11, 2026
- Short Description:
- Topics include state reporting forms, financial profiles and consolidated financial statements, year-end timelines and other reports, GASB regulations, internal controls, and review of financial statements.
- Price:
- $40.00 - $65.00
Tags: Certification Events
- Presenter:
- Sandra Gaulke
- Duration:
- 39 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Mar 10, 2026
- Short Description:
- What do you know about MARSS reporting? What are the ramifications of not reporting MARSS correctly? Attendees will learn what MARSS reporting entails and how a “great” MARSS Coordinator in your district can bring you more accurate funding. Join us as we "go to MARSS!"
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenter:
- Kris Crocker
- Original Program Date:
- Feb 10, 2026
- Short Description:
- Kris will share the story of one district that experienced the failure of multiple levy requests, only to experience success in the last election. An Ehlers representative will share their perspective on assisting multiple districts that shared a similar experience.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenter:
- Alicia Waeffler
- Duration:
- 59 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Jan 13, 2026
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenter:
- Alicia Waeffler
- Duration:
- 52 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 09, 2025
- Short Description:
- Managing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Title programs brings unique opportunities and challenges. Join this session for an overview of the ESEA and 34 CFR 200. Learn more about factors included in award calculations to LEAs across all ESEA programs, within district allocations under Title I-A, fiscal requirements of Title I-A (section 1118), and Title I-A carryover limitations. The application and amendment requirements will be reviewed (ESEA sections 1112(b), 2102(b), 3116, 4106(e), 8452).
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Matthew Hippen | Tracey Fiereck
- Duration:
- 58 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Sep 09, 2025
- Short Description:
- This session will explore how school districts manage internal chargebacks and cost allocations to support accurate, compliant budgeting and maximize the use of restricted funding. We’ll examine common chargeback categories—such as printing, facilities use, and indirect cost rates—and discuss how to determine what is allowable versus non-allowable under various funding sources. The session will also cover strategies for allocating eligible portions of grants to administrative and overhead costs, helping districts make the most of available resources. This session is ideal for K–12 finance professionals seeking to enhance internal cost management practices and optimize the strategic allocation of limited funds.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Emily Erickson | Janel Bitzan
- Duration:
- 53 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Aug 12, 2025
- Short Description:
- Stay ahead of the curve with the latest GASB updates! Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 101, Compensated Absences, is required to be implemented for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2025. Compensated absences have been redefined, and school districts will need to include items such as sick leave in the calculation of the compensated absence liability. Janel Bitzan (Audit Partner at BerganKDV) and Emily Erickson (Consulting Actuary at VIA Actuarial Solutions) will break down the key changes, explain how they will impact school districts, and help you prepare for your audit.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Duration:
- 57 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Apr 08, 2025
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Kara Lundin | Garrity Gerber
- Duration:
- 52 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Mar 11, 2025
- Short Description:
- Enrollment is the single biggest estimate that goes into a budget. This webinar will discuss how to estimate your enrollment with basic calculations using what you already have.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Joe Prom | Danny DuChene | Garrity Gerber
- Duration:
- 57 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Feb 11, 2025
- Short Description:
- A panel of business officials representing districts of different sizes will discuss their staffing budget and planning processes.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Tracey Fiereck | Kara Lundin
- Duration:
- 59 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 10, 2024
- Short Description:
- As funding constraints challenge public education, school and district leaders must find creative ways to navigate budget cuts without compromising the quality of education or equity for students. This session offers targeted strategies to manage budget reductions, preserve critical programs, and support staff and student needs effectively.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenter:
- James R Westrum
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 8 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Oct 08, 2024
- Short Description:
- This session will include a discussion of the overall risk management function and process, including risk identification, mitigation, avoidance and reduction of exposures, as well as best practices related to safety committees, safety plans, hazard controls, and accident reduction strategies
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenter:
- Cindy Lee Olson
- Duration:
- 38 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Aug 13, 2024
- Short Description:
- This webinar will provide business managers insight to month end processes, including reconciliations & reporting.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenter:
- Andre Prahl
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Jun 11, 2020
- Short Description:
- Andre Prahl from MDE starts off the session with a short presentation on CARES funding, and then the session opens up for questions and conversation about this topic, and other topics of interest.
- Price:
- $0.00 - Base Price
Tags: Peer Discussions
- Presenters:
- Debra A Meier | Molly Koppes
- Duration:
- 57 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- May 28, 2020
- Short Description:
- The MDE Financial Management will present UFARS updates for FY 2020 and FY 2021, including changes due to GASB Statement No. 87, Leases.
- Price:
- $0.00 - Base Price
Tags: Annual Conference
- Presenter:
- Sarah Miller
- Duration:
- 42 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- May 21, 2020
- Short Description:
- This session will give a "user friendly" overview of the fiscal year end LTFM Approved vs. UFARS Cost Reconciliation process.
- Price:
- $0.00 - Base Price
Tags: Annual Conference
- Presenter:
- Beth Ann Tomlinson
- Duration:
- 43 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- May 21, 2020
- Short Description:
- The reporting of your special education costs in SEDRA and UFARS must be reconciled at year's end. If these costs are not reconciled, it can create issues with your special education state aid and tuition billing expenses and revenues. This session highlights what to look for in your reconciliation and how to correct issues should they arise.
- Price:
- $0.00 - Base Price
Tags: Annual Conference