Monthly learning session for school district leaders.

Join our monthly learning session for school district leaders.

A monthly learning session for school district leaders

Schools finance power hour webinar series

Jay is a director with Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLP. He joined the firm in 2022 and has more than 25 years of experience in PK-12 public education.

Bachelor in physical education with a minor in government and health 

Education specialist in educational leadership 

Doctor of Education Leadership, superintendency 

Assists in budget development and monitoring

ASBO National Conference, presenter (2018)

In the realm of school construction projects, managing risks effectively is crucial to ensure successful outcomes. This webinar delves into the intricacies of construction risk audits specifically tailored for school districts. Whether you’re a school administrator or involved in construction oversight, this session provides valuable insights to enhance your understanding and approach. Join us for this complimentary CPE webinar as industry specialists discuss strategies to mitigate construction risk that will help you produce a successful project for your school community.  Learning objectives:   Pitfalls to avoid prior to starting a construction project  How to evaluate and mitigate project risks  Understand how managing these risks maximizes project return on investment  Hosts: Jay Staley, Ed.D. | director  Matt Bubness | director  Presenters:   Tony Ollmann | partner  Heath Whitaker | senior manager Who should attend:   Directors of finance, chief financial officers (CFOs), business managers, superintendents, directors of facilities

State & Local Government

Jay  Staley

Matt  Bubness

Anthony  Ollmann

Construction Risk Management

Municipal Advisory

Municipal Advisory Services for Schools & Libraries

Schools finance power hour: Construction risk monitoring blueprints for schools

Led by notable industry professionals and colleagues, the leadership summit is back for another year. Join us in-person for a full day of educational sessions and conversations on a variety of topics impacting Indiana communities including trends in economic development, case studies, community strategic and financial planning and more. Who should attend This summit is intended for thought leaders from cities, towns, counties, economic development organizations, schools and utilities interested in or responsible for financial management and/or public finance across the state of Indiana. 2024 Agenda Our agenda has been announced! Please note, our agenda is subject to change. More details on CPE will be available soon. 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Registration and breakfast 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Pre-event session Empowering Indiana communities: Economic development 101 Heidi Amspaugh, principal, Baker Tilly 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. | Welcome and intro comments Jessica Lynch, director, Baker Tilly Mayor Sue Finkam, City of Carmel 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. | Navigating economic development trends: Strategies for resilient communities  Moderated by Emma Adlam, director, Baker Tilly Linda Walczak, vice president of expansions and retention, Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Steve Roelle, executive director, Warrick County Economic Development, Success Warrick County 10:15 – 10:30 a.m. | Break 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Concurrent sessions Impactful planning: Achieve sustainability and secure IRA funding Doug Baldessari, partner, Baker Tilly Susan Reed, managing director, Baker Tilly Jason Tanselle, director, Baker Tilly Municipal debt 101: What every elected official should know Sean McGill, senior manager, Baker Tilly Greg Balsano, manager, Baker Tilly 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and learn: The journey of Carmel Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m., but the "The journey of Carmel presentation" will be from Noon  – 1 p.m.  Mayor Sue Finkam, City of Carmel Kara Kollross, director of finance, Carmel Clay School District Heidi Amspaugh, principal, Baker Tilly Lindsay Simonetto, director, Baker Tilly 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Concurrent sessions How to use TIF to boost your local economic development and community growth Moderated by Andy Mouser, director, Baker Tilly Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch, City of Michigan City Plan for your community’s future: A guide to strategic and financial planning Jay Staley, director, Baker Tilly Ross Hagen, senior manager, Baker Tilly 2:00 – 2:15 p.m. | Break 2:15 – 2:45 p.m. | Exploring the credit landscape: Insights from top rating agencies Moreen Skyers-Gibbs, S&P Global Ratings Ryan Patton, assistant vice president – analyst, Moody’s Investors Service 2:45 – 3:35 p.m. | Forging connections: Working together for their communities Moderated by Matt Eckerle, principal, Baker Tilly Matt Greller, CEO, Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (Aim) Bob Taylor, executive director, Indiana Association of Public Schools Superintendents (IAPSS) Alan Tio, executive director, Indiana Economic Development Association (IEDA) David Bottorff, executive director, Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) 3:55 – 4:00 p.m. | Closing comments Eric Walsh, partner, Baker Tilly

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