- Presenters:
- Alex Townsend | Rachel Gorton
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tue, Oct 14, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Anthony Pierce | Jeff Arthurs | Shelby McQuay | Jodie M Zesbaugh
- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Short Description:
- Topics include long-term facilities maintenance, financing capital projects, facilities planning, plant management, emergency preparedness, and energy management. Please note: Registration starts at 12:30 p.m. for this event. The program will start at 1:00. A light supper will be provided from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for those attending both certification courses. This in-person course will be recorded and will be available to be viewed on demand. This will require a different registration. Registration for the on-demand course will be available when the recording is posted—this should be within one week of the in-person date. Members will then have 90 days to register and view this course for credit toward their certification.
Wed, Nov 05, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM CST
- Presenters:
- Krista Durrwachter
- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Short Description:
- Topics include personnel policies, hiring procedures, job descriptions, performance appraisals, and pay equity reports. Labor relations, contract administration, staffing projections, and legislation affecting personnel and the EEO coordinator will also be covered. A light supper will be provided from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. for those attending both certification courses. The program will start promptly at 4:30. This in-person course will be recorded and will be available to be viewed on demand. This will require a different registration. Registration for the on-demand course will be available when the recording is posted—this should be within one week of the in-person date. Members will then have 90 days to register and view this course for credit toward their certification.
Wed, Nov 05, 2025 - 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM CST
- Presenters:
- Cathy Erickson | Jason Reil | Daley Lehmann
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 43 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Sep 09, 2025
- Short Description:
- The 2025 Tax Levy Workshop covers basic information about the levy and highlights important changes for this year. This session was held as a live webinar on 9/9. Remember to have your 2025 Payable 2026 Levy Limitation and Certification available for the workshop.
- Price:
- $25.00 - $75.00
Tags: Events Tax Levy Workshop
- Presenters:
- Matt Hippen | Tracey Fiereck
- Duration:
- 58 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Sep 09, 2025
- Short Description:
- This session will explore how school districts manage internal chargebacks and cost allocations to support accurate, compliant budgeting and maximize the use of restricted funding. We’ll examine common chargeback categories—such as printing, facilities use, and indirect cost rates—and discuss how to determine what is allowable versus non-allowable under various funding sources. The session will also cover strategies for allocating eligible portions of grants to administrative and overhead costs, helping districts make the most of available resources. This session is ideal for K–12 finance professionals seeking to enhance internal cost management practices and optimize the strategic allocation of limited funds.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Emily Erickson | Janel Bitzan
- Duration:
- 53 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Aug 12, 2025
- Short Description:
- Stay ahead of the curve with the latest GASB updates! Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 101, Compensated Absences, is required to be implemented for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2025. Compensated absences have been redefined, and school districts will need to include items such as sick leave in the calculation of the compensated absence liability. Janel Bitzan (Audit Partner at BerganKDV) and Emily Erickson (Consulting Actuary at VIA Actuarial Solutions) will break down the key changes, explain how they will impact school districts, and help you prepare for your audit.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Cathy Erickson
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 55 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Jul 29, 2025
- Short Description:
- Overview of tax terminology, levy components, and timelines. The majority of the session includes how to budget property tax revenue and perform year-end reconciliations on property tax revenue.
- Price:
- $40.00 - $65.00
Tags: Certification Events
- Presenters:
- Kathryn Haase | Tina Burkholder
- Duration:
- 48 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Jul 08, 2025
- Short Description:
- This session will provide a legislative recap through a district-focused lens. We’ll break down key outcomes from the most recent legislative session and explore what they mean for school districts. Topics will include effective dates, new or updated reporting requirements, and potential areas of responsibility. Our goal is to move beyond what happened at the Capitol to what we need to be thinking about and planning for in our districts. This is a valuable opportunity to align policy changes with district operations and strategic planning.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Cathy Erickson
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 36 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Jun 18, 2025
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Events Legislative
- Presenters:
- Angie Haeny Manuel | John Carlson
- Duration:
- 39 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Jun 10, 2025
- Short Description:
- Discover how to effectively prepare a Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) plan with insights from two districts—one large, one small. Learn the key differences between a “pay-as-you-go” LTFM levy and bonded LTFM debt, and gain practical strategies tailored to districts of all sizes.
- Price:
- $25.00 - Base Price
Tags: Essentials Events
- Duration:
- 57 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Apr 08, 2025
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Melissa Elder | Nicole Barron
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 18 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Apr 03, 2025
- Short Description:
- Topics include breakfast and lunch programs, free and reduced lunch programs, commodity programs, state and federal funding, equipment requirements, fund balance restrictions, labor relations and safety practices. This course was presented as a live webinar, and was recorded to be viewed on-demand. This registration is for the on-demand version.
- Price:
- $40.00 - $65.00
Tags: Certification Events
- Presenters:
- Kara Lundin | Garrity Gerber
- Duration:
- 52 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Mar 11, 2025
- Short Description:
- Enrollment is the single biggest estimate that goes into a budget. This webinar will discuss how to estimate your enrollment with basic calculations using what you already have.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Joe Prom | Danny DuChene | Garrity Gerber
- Duration:
- 57 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Feb 11, 2025
- Short Description:
- A panel of business officials representing districts of different sizes will discuss their staffing budget and planning processes.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Jennifer Butler | Julie Neurure
- Duration:
- 57 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Jan 14, 2025
- Short Description:
- Have you heard that some mental health services now qualify for third party reimbursement through Medical Assistance (MA)? Join us to learn more about this new option for generating revenue for your district while providing necessary services for your students.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Tracey Fiereck | Kara Lundin
- Duration:
- 59 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 10, 2024
- Short Description:
- As funding constraints challenge public education, school and district leaders must find creative ways to navigate budget cuts without compromising the quality of education or equity for students. This session offers targeted strategies to manage budget reductions, preserve critical programs, and support staff and student needs effectively.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Katie Klanderud
- Duration:
- 58 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Nov 12, 2024
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- James Rueben Westrum
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 8 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Oct 08, 2024
- Short Description:
- This session will include a discussion of the overall risk management function and process, including risk identification, mitigation, avoidance and reduction of exposures, as well as best practices related to safety committees, safety plans, hazard controls, and accident reduction strategies
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Michael Hart
- Duration:
- 48 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Sep 10, 2024
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Cindy Lee Olson
- Duration:
- 38 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Aug 13, 2024
- Short Description:
- This webinar will provide business managers insight to month end processes, including reconciliations & reporting.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Cathy Erickson
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 19 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Jul 30, 2024
- Short Description:
- Overview of tax terminology, levy components, and timelines. The majority of the session includes how to budget property tax revenue and perform year-end reconciliations on property tax revenue. IMPORTANT: As part of this course, attendees will need to have access to their Pay 23 levy report.
- Price:
- $40.00 - $65.00
Tags: Certification Events
- Presenters:
- Andi Johnson
- Original Program Date:
- Jul 09, 2024
- Short Description:
- This session will provide helpful tips for preparation for your upcoming audit.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Duration:
- 56 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Jun 11, 2024
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Kathryn Haase
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Apr 09, 2024
- Short Description:
- This webinar will offer guidance on navigating the Minnesota Department of Education's new grant management system, MEGS, from the business office perspective. MDE staff will also be in attendance to answer questions.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events
- Presenters:
- Kaylynn Johnson
- Original Program Date:
- Mar 12, 2024
- Short Description:
- A look at what issues we are noticing with ESST, considerations before we get to the beginning of our designated year, and looking ahead in the future.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $25.00
Tags: Essentials Events