In this session, participants will get a quick overview of Google Meet features and tips on making the most of your videoconferencing experience with Google Meet.
COVID-19 Implications on Facility Cleaning will dive into what good cleaning practices are and how to ensure they are being followed in your facilities. We will also discuss the different methods of technology that you may be seeing in the media, such as: electrostatic sprayers, bipolar ionization, UV light and air purifiers.
This session will provide a high level economic and financial market overview as it relates to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and will focus on what the future may hold for investment earnings for Minnesota school districts. (Credits not available.)
Google Sheets has many of the same features as Excel, and also add-on programs that can provide additional functionality. Participants will learn tips on maximizing the power of Google Sheets using add on programs, moving Sheets into Excel, and more.
The state legislature drives our school funding, policies and mandates--and understanding the process and players are important for school business officials. In this session, you will learn about the state budget process and timing, MASBO's legislative activities, and how you can keep informed of proposed legislation and advocate for your district.
Want to wow your Board, inform your community and give your staff something to do? A well thought out budget book does all three! We'll walk you through the "dressing room" to see which size fits best
A complete overview of LTFM revenues options — initial revenue, bonding, pay as you go. How does bonding affect our initial revenue with debt principal/interest payments? Planned projects less than budgeted expenditures, so what are the options (fund transfers/referendum options)? Balancing a school’s LTFM budget and review of the LTFM reconciliation and timeline process.
Come and hear about some of the things that I've learned in my years working with school finance. Some will be more useful to you than others but they all fit in the category of things I wish I had known more about or had understood better at the time.
When it comes to technology planning, there are many considerations: building safety, cybersecurity, & increased data privacy requirements. In this session, the presenters will review practices for how a school district can leverage existing strategic planning efforts to incorporate organized, sustainable plans for technology implementation to address these issues, along with other recommendations districts should consider when planning technology initiatives.
