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MDE school finance is presenting a webinar updating information related to Compensatory Revenue. The goal of the presentation is to share updates on revenue changes from FY23 to FY25, share information about the LEA Compensatory Revenue Reports that posted on January 17, 2025, and an introduction to the Governor’s proposed hold harmless for FY26 and working group. There will also be time when questions will be answered that were previously submitted to MDE. This webinar will also be recorded to be viewed on-demand.
As the Director of School Finance for the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Cathy oversees teams responsible for general education and categorical funding, levy process and certification, financial audits, aid payments, budget forecasting, and more. Her work also includes managing data related to students, transportation, and MDE-ORG sites, as well as overseeing special education funding and facilities maintenance. She frequently speaks at Minnesota Association of School Business Officials (MASBO) conferences and co-presents at the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Phase II Finance training. Before joining MDE in July 2022, Cathy spent 23 years in school finance, serving in leadership roles at Duluth Public Schools, Arrowhead Regional Computing Consortium (ARCC), and Lake Superior School District. She also taught school finance as an adjunct instructor at St. Mary’s University. Cathy holds a bachelor's degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica.
