Budget and finance issues are usually challenging to communicate yet it is still critical to help others understand these issues. We will share a simple structure for communicating complex information and ideas on how best to communicate with stakeholders.
Even in the best of times, compliance with the Open Meeting Law and Government Data Practices Act is a challenge. This presentation will cover recent administrative guidance and changes to these statutes, as well as address compliance with these laws during remote operations, with the goal of easing the challenge of complying with the technical and procedural aspects of these statutes during these uncertain times.
This presentation will be a summary of changes made to the state special education funding formula that began in SFY 20, the current executive order and how it affects state aid including Maintenance of Effort along with an update on the reconciliation process for SFY 20.
Leading Through Change will help leaders gain understanding of what takes place internally as people are confronted with change as well as equip them with effective tools to lead others through the process in the most effective way.
The SEC has provided a temporary exemption for Municipal Advisors to conduct private placement bond transactions. This may provide benefits in certain situations for school districts looking to issue debt.
Constructive receipt is nothing new for MN Schools, but there is a new round of increased investigations that public sector employers, including MN Schools, need to watch. How you allow unused paid time (e.g., PTO, sick leave, vacation) to be used by your employees is an area that has again caught the attention of the IRS. And why not? In many respects it is the proverbial “low hanging fruit.” With respect to unused paid time: Do you allow rollover and/or cash out? Do you require rollover and/or cash out? Is cash out available annually and/or upon termination of employment? Does the employee have a choice? If you offer an unused paid time cash out feature or have been thinking about adding it, you need to attend this workshop!
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has become a primary facility focus alongside classroom hygiene and disinfecting for minimizing risks of COVID19. Many staff, students and parents are putting pressure on school districts to maintain healthy IAQ. In 9 minutes, this presentation will review the IAQ efforts and MDH recommendations your district should focus on to provide the best IAQ to minimize health risks and restore confidence in your facility efforts.
