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Total Credits: 8 including 8 Board of School Administrators Credit(s), 8 MASBO Credit(s)
Tags: Events Fall Conference
The Fall Conference Encore includes eight select on-demand sessions, available for viewing on November 11.
These sessions will be presented at the conference and will also be recorded.
Speaker: Deb Meier, Education Finance Specialist II – Minnesota Department of Education
This session will discuss FY25 UFARS Codes, FY26 UFARS Codes, which include updates from the 2025 legislative session, and various UFARS accounting reminders.
Speaker: Cathy Erickson, Director of School Finance – Minnesota Department of Education
School finance rocks! Want to know why? This session will provide a foundation for understanding how it all works—perfect for those new to their roles in school finance, as well as for those in other roles who want to gain a basic understanding.
Speaker: Dave Skovholt, Labor Standards Education and Engagement Administrator – Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
This session will provide information on new Minnesota meal and rest break requirements and recent ESST updates in addition to most common questions and mistakes seen by the Department of Labor.
These additional sessions were not presented in-person.
Speaker: Jake Andrist, Sales Manager – The Retrofit Companies, Inc.
In 2024, Minnesota became the 9th state to ban the sale of mercury lighting. This ban will take place over the next two years, starting January 1st, 2025 and continuing with phase 2 in January 2026. The impact of this ban, combined with rising utility costs, could financially burden many school districts if they have not yet upgraded to more efficient, LED technology. We'll discuss the impact of fluorescent lighting on students and staff, the Clean Lighting Bill, and the benefits to replace any remaining fluorescent lighting.
Speaker: Aaron Bushberger, Municipal Advisor – Ehlers; Jodie Zesbaugh, Senior Municipal Advisor – Ehlers
Now that Minnesota school districts are wrapping up the annual audit and levy, it is time to start planning for next year’s budget! Perfect for new Business Managers or those looking for a refresher, this session will explore the fundamentals of budget planning including timelines, key financial factors, best practices, and school board communication tips.
Speaker: Pamela Meade, President/CEO – Designs for Learning
This presentation explores the key financial differences between charter and traditional public schools, breaking down funding models, budgeting processes, and financial management strategies. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how charter schools navigate funding challenges, allocate resources, and maintain fiscal health especially those traditional schools.
Speaker: Amanda Edberg, CSP, EHS Lead – IEA, Inc.
Minnesota OSHA conducts more than 2,500 enforcement inspections each year, many of which are unannounced. How can you prepare for these inspections and minimize the financial impact of OSHA citations? This session will go through the inspection process and how your facility can ensure preparedness for a visit from MN OSHA.
Speaker: John Carlson, Chief Administrative Officer – Rochester Public Schools; Elleka Yost, Director of Advocacy and Research – ASBO Intl.
Times have changed, and it is more important than ever to be aware of federal issues and legislation impacting schools. Listen in on this conversation between Elleka and John to hear news, updates and what we might expect in the future.
Aaron is a Municipal Advisor with our Minnesota Education Team, bringing more than 16 years’ school finance experience to his role with the firm. Prior to joining Ehlers in 2021, he worked for seven years as the Director of Finance for South St. Paul Public Schools and served as the Finance Director for South Washington County Schools previously.
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.
Deb graduated magna cum laude from Augsburg University with a B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting and finance. She was an auditor for 4 1/2 years for the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and has 16 years of experience as a Supervisor of Accounting for two different school districts. Deb has worked at MDE since December 2014 in the Division of School Finance.
Jodie is a Senior Municipal Advisor who joined Ehlers’ Education Finance Team in 2009. She previously served 15 years as the Director of Financial Operations for the South Washington County School District. Her first-hand knowledge of district financial operations gives her unique insight into referendum planning, tax impacts and debt issuance for education projects.
MASBO Credits: 8 Total
The “MASBO Credit” is our standard credit and will be offered for each one-hour live or recorded session. MASBO Credits can apply toward your MASBO certification designation.
Minnesota Board of School Administrator (BOSA) Credits: 9
Approved administrative continuing education credits are available for most MASBO conferences, workshops and professional development programs. To receive credit, registered attendees must attend the full event, and will be emailed a link to the certificate of credit.
CPE Credits: 0
There are no CPE credits offered for the recorded Encore sessions.
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| Nov 11, 2025 @ 12:00 AM (CST) |
2025 Fall Conference Encore: UFARs Update
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Total Credits: 1 including 1 MASBO Credit(s) | On Demand | N/A | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nov 11, 2025 @ 12:00 AM (CST) |
2025 Fall Conference Encore: School Finance 101
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Total Credits: 1 including 1 MASBO Credit(s) | On Demand | N/A | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nov 11, 2025 @ 12:00 AM (CST) |
2025 Fall Conference Encore: Department of Labor Update
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Total Credits: 1 including 1 MASBO Credit(s) | On Demand | N/A | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nov 11, 2025 @ 12:00 AM (CST) |
2025 Fall Conference Encore: Minnesota's Clean Lighting Bill and the Financial Impact for School Districts
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Total Credits: 1 including 1 MASBO Credit(s) | On Demand | N/A | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nov 11, 2025 @ 12:00 AM (CST) |
2025 Fall Conference Encore: Dollars & Sense: An Introduction to School District Budgeting
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Total Credits: 1 including 1 MASBO Credit(s) | On Demand | N/A | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nov 11, 2025 @ 12:00 AM (CST) |
2025 Fall Conference Encore: Demystifying Charter Schools: Charter vs. Traditional School Finance
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Total Credits: 1 including 1 MASBO Credit(s) | On Demand | N/A | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nov 11, 2025 @ 12:00 AM (CST) |
2025 Fall Conference Encore: OSHA Inspection: Is Your Facility Prepared?
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Total Credits: 1 including 1 MASBO Credit(s) | On Demand | N/A | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nov 11, 2025 @ 12:00 AM (CST) |
2025 Fall Conference Encore: Federal Legislative Update
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Total Credits: 1 including 1 MASBO Credit(s) | On Demand | N/A | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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