SBI and Fiscal Oversight
School Board Institute
A comprehensive standards-based series of eight courses designed to develop the leadership capabilities of governance teams. Separate registration fee of $85 for each course.
1. Seeing The Big Picture
Thursday, Oct. 16, 10:00 a.m. – Noon or
Thursday, Oct.16, 2:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Analyze how your district works and examine how the relationships of the parts can help or hinder student achievement and attainment of other goals.
2. Defining Team Roles and Responsibilities
Thursday, Oct. 16, 12:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Define the roles and responsibilities of school board members, board officers and the superintendent; explore how effective governance teams operate.
3. Decision-Making for Effective Governance
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Examine four distinct communications styles that affect decision making and how to make good team decisions more effectively.
4. Community Collaboration for Student Achievement
Thursday, Oct. 16, 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Learn how to tap the talents of others for your students’ benefit and build trust and teamwork.
5. Setting Direction Vision, Goals and Standards
Thursday, Oct. 16, 12:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Learn how to craft a vision, establish goals, and set standards for your district goals. Explore effective processes to ensure standards and goals are being met.
6. Affecting Culture and Climate
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Discover how to establish a culture and climate that supports the achievement of district goals and performance standards.
7. Establishing Accountability, Assessment, and Continuous Improvement
Thursday, Oct. 16, 10:00 a. m. – Noon
Using policies and procedures for accountability, assessment, and continuous improvement, examine practical approaches to keeping your district on the right course.
8. Aligning Goals, Policies, and Resources
Thursday, Oct. 16, 12:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Learn the key factors to align strategies and resources for your district.
Fiscal Oversight Workshops
Complete your mandated fiscal training right here at Convention!
Separate $45 fee for each module – or register for all five for $165 – a 25% discount!
Revenue Sources and the Budget Process (Module 2)
Thursday, Oct. 16, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Examine school district fund sources. Learn why the district prepares a budget, a sound process for building and obtaining voter approval of that budget, and laws and rules affecting the budget process.
Building School District Fiscal Fitness (Module 3)
Thursday, Oct. 16, 10:45 a.m. – Noon
Examine financial management and accounting practices. Get indicators of a district’s sound financial condition and indicators of a financially-stressed district.
Monitoring School District Fiscal Fitness (Module 4)
Thursday, Oct. 16, 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.
Identify elements of financial reports that warrant your special attention to ensure the district’s financial health.
School District Finances: Roles and Responsibilities (Module 1)
Friday, Oct. 17, 9:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Examine your board’s financial stewardship role and its fiscal oversight responsibilities; and the roles, responsibilities, and qualifications of other key district finance officials.
Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse of District Resources (Module 5)
Friday, Oct. 17, 10:45 a.m. – Noon
Learn common types of fraud, waste, and abuse of district resources. Examine the policy and oversight actions your board can take to set the example and protect previous resources.