The Bounce Back Project promotes health through happiness by reminding everyone of resiliency tools that are quick and easy to use. Research shows that using these simple tools can help us retrain our mind to focus on the positive and can increase feelings of well-being and decrease feelings of depression. These tools can also open us to the possibility of greater social connections, improved sleep, enhanced memory and stronger immune system function. Anyone can use these tools to make a difference in their life. In a world faced with many challenges, getting back to the basics can be very helpful!
Are you having difficulty getting teachers, staff, the public and even your board to understand the basics of school finance topics? Explore how to avoid finance jargon and explain school finance in terms anyone can understand. Learn proven design and presentation techniques that will help convey your message. Clear examples and references will be presented that will engage yuor district's staff and community in meaningful dialogue about school finance.
In just over a year the Menahga School was able to move from a September audit to a July audit that in the eyes of the auditors, it could not have been much more efficient and concise. Kyle Bergem, the Business Manager from Menahga and their auditor Brian Stavenger from Eide Bailly will explain the proactive strategies that led to this transformation from both perspectives.
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, the Minnesota Department of Health and the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division join forces to provide important information and updates on nursing mothers provisions and other laws impacting new and expectant parents in the workplace.
This session will cover important information about the transition of several existing data submission systems as well as new data elements for the 2021-22 school year to Ed-Fi.
This presentation will walk you through the FY 21 Reconciliation Process to review closeout timelines; Cost Reconciliation Report (LTFM Approved vs. UFARS Costs); the 20-21 LTFM Aid Entitlement Report; Appeal Process – how does this all fit together? LTFM details we all should know – aspects of UFARS coding; Ten-Year Expenditures Balance Sheet section; Bonding options; LTFM Revenue calculation.
While it seems like COVID-19 presented a series of once-in-a-lifetime challenges, in many ways, it was no different than any other workplace disaster. Join us for this session covering workplace lessons learned from COVID-19 and how to be more prepared for the next life-altering event.
A good understanding of anticipated year end results is vital to effective financial planning for a school district. The annual audit should not present surprising results. Monthly tracking of the budget provides a good understanding of the anticipated year-end financial position of the district and sets the stage for meaningful dialogue about the financial future of the school district. This session will present ways to track budget performance to effectively predict year end fund balances
Topics include long term facilities maintenance, financing capital projects, facilities planning, plant management, emergency preparedness and energy management.
