Heartland AEA will once again be hosting school budget workshops for public school district administrators. As we did last year, the workshop days will be split into two sessions, morning and afternoon. The morning sessions are reserved for new managers or those who have less experience. The afternoon sessions are reserved for those who do not need as much assistance. Please choose which day works best in your schedule and which session would best fit your abilities. Below are the dates and session times and descriptions.
All sessions will be held in the computer lab at the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston) and will be facilitated by Larry Sigel and Margaret Buckton of Iowa School Finance Information Services.
Morning Sessions - New Budget Managers
Morning sessions will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and are reserved for newer superintendents and business managers that haven't been through the budget process or need a little extra guidance. You are not required to have anything completed prior to attending.
To access the catalog and register, click on the date you wish to attend:
February 1, 2013 – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
February 15, 2013 – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
March 6, 2013 – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Sessions – Veteran Managers
Afternoon sessions will run from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and are reserved for superintendents and business managers that have been through the budget process several times. Participants must complete and bring their FY12 Worksheet 1, Worksheet 2 and FY13 re-estimated Worksheet 1, Worksheet 2.
To access the catalog and register, click on the date you wish to attend:
February 1, 2013 – 1:00-4:00 p.m.
February 15, 2013 – 1:00-4:00 p.m.
March 6, 2013 – 1:00-4:00 p.m.
The registration fee is $200 per district. So if your district is sending only one participant, the registration fee is $200. If your district is sending two participants, the registration fee is $100 per person. Lunch will NOT be provided.
Content of this work session includes working each district, using the Department of Management (DOM) software, through their Aid and Levy Worksheet to comply with all DOM expectations, including development of the district's Certified Budget and tax certification documentation. The following items will be available to help district leaders with budget communication: an electronic budget document comparing FY 2013 and proposed FY 2014, which generates district-specific graphs and explanations of the degree of change in every budget item, including the ability to note reminders for future reference; a district-specific PowerPoint presentation for presenting the budget to board members, staff and patrons; a sample press release and letter to the editor explaining the budget.
A list of the information and documentation that will be needed to complete your school budget forms for 2013-2014 will be included in your confirmation letter. Please bring a USB flash drive to save your work, and a hand-held calculator (minimum 14 digits) is optional. It is encouraged that both the superintendent and business manager/board secretary attend the workshop.
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