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Total Credits: 1.0 including 1.0 MASBO Credit(s)
Tags: Essentials Events
The session will include examples of budgetary timelines, revenue projections, payroll budgeting processes, capital expenditures budgeting and much more.
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.
| Essentials: Art of Budgeting Handout (3.7 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Val Mertesdorf is the Director of Finance for Northfield Public Schools where she has dedicated the past 14 years to ensuring financial stability and transparency. Before that, she spent three years in government auditing, gaining valuable experience in compliance, financial reporting, and regulatory oversight. Val has been co-teaching the Budgeting II Certification course since 2017.
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.
