- Presenters:
- Jason Reil
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tue, Jun 09, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- 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
- Presenters:
- 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
- Presenters:
- 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:
- Matt Jerome 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:
- Kathryn Haase | Shoua Moua
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 3 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Apr 08, 2025
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
- Presenters:
- 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
- Presenters:
- 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
- Presenters:
- Jill Bemis
- Duration:
- 9 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- May 21, 2020
- Short Description:
- Minnesota Statutes establish the requirements for a local educational agency (LEA) to receive funds for special education out-of-state student placements. This overview highlights which students are eligible and how MARSS enrollment data is used. You will learn when to record expenditures in the Special Education Data Reporting Application (SEDRA) and how to submit an application.
- Price:
- $0.00 - Base Price
Tags: Annual Conference
- Presenters:
- Denise Berger
- Duration:
- 47 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- May 14, 2020
- Short Description:
- In this session, Denise covers the eligibility and compliance standard, allowable exceptions and reports, as well as questions resulting from COVID-19.
- Price:
- $0.00 - Base Price
Tags: Annual Conference
- Presenters:
- Kyle Jones
- Duration:
- 15 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- May 14, 2020
- Short Description:
- This session provides a high level economic and financial market overview as it relates to COVID-19, and focuses on what the future might hold for investment earnings for Minnesota school districts.
- Price:
- $0.00 - Base Price
Tags: Annual Conference
- Presenters:
- Debra A Meier | Molly Koppes
- Duration:
- 11 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- May 14, 2020
- Short Description:
- This session reviews the executive orders on fund transfers, and walks through the Request for Transfer of Funds form.
- Price:
- $0.00 - Base Price
Tags: Annual Conference
- Presenters:
- Noel Johnson, FSA
- Duration:
- 55 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- May 07, 2020
- Short Description:
- Now that a couple of GASB 75 disclosure cycles are behind us, let's discuss what we see most for common errors or inconsistencies in the financial statements. This session provides tips and reminders from an actuarial perspective on getting the issues spruced up.
- Price:
- $0.00 - Base Price
Tags: Annual Conference
- Presenters:
- Jennifer Earley
- Duration:
- 1 Hour, 10 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Mar 27, 2020
- Short Description:
- The federal government has enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which is effective April 2, 2020. This bill includes: (1) Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, and (2) Emergency Paid Sick Leave. This session includes a brief overview of the two components of this legislation, and will then will answer top questions submitted by MASBO members.
- Price:
- $0.00 - Base Price
Tags: Webinar