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Total Credits: 1.0 including 1.0 MASBO Credit(s)
Tags: Essentials Events
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.
Essential Briefing recordings are available to be viewed for two years after the initial presentation. Due to this timing, it is possible that some of the information may no longer be fully accurate, and it is recommended that you follow up with the appropriate resource with any questions.
Tracey Fiereck is the Director of Business Services with Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, with responsibilities include overseeing the business operations of the district, transportation, nutrition services, and buildings and grounds; duties also include annual budget preparation, negotiations, risk management, annual audit preparation, and procurement. Tracey joined Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools in the fall of 2020, and previously served as the Executive Director of cmERDC - ESV Region III. She spent over 20 years of her career at cmERDC, learning many aspects of school finance and operations. Additionally, she served on the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board. Tracey earned an AAS degree in Accounting from St. Cloud Community and Technical College and continued her studies in Business Management at St. Cloud State University. She is currently serving as a Director on the MASBO Board.
Former auditor now a business manager at Grand Rapids Area School District. In addition to overseeing Grand Rapids, we perform the financial work for ISD 319 Nashwauk Keewatin and Itasca Area School Collaborative Co-op. I enjoy working with different people, learning about schools and getting my financial reports to balance. I try to see the positive in every situation.
