Attendees will learn updates to the 2022 Solar for Schools programs operating through the Department of Commerce for schools outside of Xcel territory and Xcel Energy for schools inside Xcel territory.
To properly manage Title funds, you will learn through illustrations and scenarios what federal costs are generally allowable, what costs are not, and what is different for specific funds including supplement-not-supplant requirements.
Receiving the proceeds of a bond sale and beginning the construction projects that the funds are supporting is not the end of this process. With debt issues, districts have reporting requirements for Continuing Disclosure and for Arbitrage. This session will detail the specific requirements that districts have in these areas and the timelines for required reporting.
We will be going over the different forms of disasters, different types of disaster restoration partners, how to find the right partner for YOUR needs, and how you can prepare BEFORE a disaster strikes to minimize classroom interruption and downtime.
IAQ conditions for educational facilities remains in focus with regards to pandemic risk management and occupant concerns. This presentation will review the layered approach to facility ventilation operation to best maintain airflow, IAQ and system operation to monitor and communicate to building occupants. We will discuss lessons learned as districts continue to manage occupied building COVID-19 risks.
Information for defining what you need and want in a 10 yr plan. Best practices on how to use the plan as a road map, how to adjust with outside forces. When to bring in your consultants and application for funding.
This session will cover the financial differences between traditional districts and charter schools, including the funding and restriction of funds. It will be presented by Kara Lundin, Business Manager at Grand Rapids Schools, who has experience in both charter school financial management and school business and finance.
With all of the questions around draw deadlines and the new Maintenance of Equity requirements, a webinar will be held at 10:30am on December 8 to provide some clarification and answer your questions.
Changes in the COVID-19 requirements are continuing to impact public schools. As we navigate into a second year of COVID-19, there continues to be reactive response requirements for businesses and schools. This presentation will cover the current pandemic focuses impacting the operation of school districts and identify guidance on how to plan and navigate.
Learn the basics of the different retirement plans offered by Minnesota school districts and available for Minnesota school personnel including IRAs, Roths, 403(b)s, and 457(b)s. Learn the differences between various retirement plans and how they can be used together to achieve tax savings and deferrals.
