Topics include breakfast and lunch programs, commodity program, state and federal funding, equipment requirements, fund balance restrictions, labor relations and safety practices.
This session will cover the basics of MARSS reporting, the relationship between the MARSS coordinator and the finance director, and some helpful tips on how to navigate the MARSS world. Sunday Kloncz and Kris Crocker from St. Michael-Albertville Schools will help you to explore your MARSS world and provide some helpful information to help you navigate MARSS and how they work together to meet the challenges of MARRS reporting.
This session will cover monitoring the budgeting throughout the year, as well as suggestions for providing updates to the School Board. The discussion will expand to include the integration of forecasting into the annual budget.
This webinar will provide the process and benefits of creating and maintaining a cash flow spreadsheet. Participants will learn the basics with regards to knowing their school district’s cash flows, understanding liquidity needs, and analyzing cash flows for a future borrowing need or investment opportunity. Presented by Danny Nelson, Director, PFM Asset Management.
When new school board members are elected, it is an opportunity to build relationships that will be beneficial to all. Steve Anderson, Business Manager at Proctor Schools, will share his experiences and suggestions on how to create these important connections.
Curious about how the legislature works? Wondering how to effectively communicate with elected officials? If so, we have a session just for you. This session will help you gain an understanding of the Minnesota legislature and give you a 101 on how it works. You will learn the importance of grassroots advocacy, different ways you can connect with your elected officials and how to craft your elevator pitch to tell your school finance story.
Learn what your roles and responsibilities are as a bond issuer, both before and after the issuance of debt. We will walk through the key components of a bond transaction and discuss who and what is involved in the debt issuance process, and what comes after the sale and closing.
This course will explain the general ed components, including what they are, and what types of expenditures to code to each. The session also covers how state aids are related to the different systems. It will be offered as a live virtual session utilizing Zoom.
This session provides an overview of the cycles and timelines of budgeting for schools, and includes discussions of budget procedures and assumptions, including strategic planning and contract/bargaining. Issues associated with budget reductions, including community involvement and staff reductions, will also be covered. It will be offered as a live event as well as ondemand at a later date.