This session will provide an overview of upcoming GASB Standards and a deep dive into GASB 87 implementation steps. Many GASB Standards were delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we will review the calendar of upcoming GASB Standards and ensure your School District is prepared for implementation.
Trust is often challenging to develop yet very easy to lose. In this session, learn a simple definition of trust and framework that allows you to build and enhance trust as you communicate with individuals and audiences.
As a result of COVID-19 and uncertainty regarding the state’s financial future, districts are reassessing their financial situations and determining what they can afford. This presentation will demonstrate how creating multiple negotiations scenarios can provide critical insights into salary schedule implications and benefit costs, to help districts make more informed decisions regarding their current budget and long range plan.
The average ransom demand stemming from cyber extortion incidents has grown exponentially with an average demand over $233,800 with multi-million demands also becoming more frequent. These cyber-attacks are especially challenging for school districts, forcing many districts in an even more vulnerable position under distance or hybrid learning environments. Is your school district in a position to withstand a cyber-attack?
In this session, our speakers will explain to you the threat, risk management techniques to help prepare for a likely attack, and what considerations your school district will need to know when a cyber-attack impacts your business.
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.
Even in the best of times, compliance with the Open Meeting Law and Government Data Practices Act is a challenge. This presentation will cover recent administrative guidance and changes to these statutes, as well as address compliance with these laws during remote operations, with the goal of easing the challenge of complying with the technical and procedural aspects of these statutes during these uncertain times.