Schools finance power hour: Best practices in strategic financial planning and budgeting

Budgeting is a critical process for K-12 schools. As schools face constant pressure to provide high-quality services with limited resources, effective budgeting becomes essential. In this webinar, we will explore best practices for school budgeting, examine current market conditions and pressures and review strategies to better align the district’s budget with its strategic goals and objectives.

Learning objectives: 

• Discover the advantages of aligning and communicating their school district’s budget with strategic goals and objectives to drive better decision-making and outcomes.
• Gain a deeper understanding of upcoming budgetary challenges, including the end of federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding and the ongoing effects of inflation on prices and the demand for higher wages.
• Explore strategies for assessing your long-term financial position through projections, staffing analysis and other helpful tools

Hosts:

Jay Staley, Ed.D. | Director

Matt Bubness | Director

Presenters:

Brent Habegger | Senior Manager

Who should attend:

Directors of finance, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Business Managers, Superintendents