CommuniTIES: creating operational efficiencies for your school district

Welcome to CommuniTIES, the Baker Tilly podcast series where we speak with public sector leaders from across the firm about practical guidance to help governmental entities protect and enhance their value.

In this podcast, Baker Tilly’s municipal advisory team:

• Discusses the key challenges facing school districts in today’s environment;
• Explores how financial and operational shortfalls can bring opportunities to K-12 organizations;
• Explains the importance of context and culture in making impactful decisions and;
• Provides detailed insight into how an operational, organizational and/or risk assessment can improve efficiencies across the entire district

Our school districts specialists also dive into the key considerations and eligible relief funding uses for schools as they prepare to receive a one-time revenue source from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) and how districts can plan to expend the ARP funds strategically to address and prioritize student and community needs.

Meet this episode’s speakers:

Lindsay Simonetto, Director, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors

Rory Vale, Manager, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors