VSBA Virtual Training: The Basics of Budgeting for Student Needs
October 17, 2024
Virtual – Zoom

The Basics of Budgeting for Students’ Needs is a two-hour virtual session designed to provide school board members and division superintendents with a comprehensive understanding of the essential elements of budgeting and strategically allocating division resources. This session is particularly valuable for newer board members and superintendents as they prepare for the 2025/2026 school division budget, ensuring they hit the ground running and get their burning questions—or those they may not have thought of—answered. It’s also a great session for veteran board members and superintendents to stay up-to-speed with the latest budgeting strategies and models.

This virtual session offers a general overview of student-centered resource allocation models, promoting an approach that aligns with and supports the individual needs, goals, and aspirations of students. Attendees will explore various resource allocation and distribution models utilized in school divisions, which are designed to meet the diverse needs of students and schools based on multiple objective and measurable student characteristics. Additionally, the session provides a comparative analysis of traditional budgeting models versus student-centered resource allocation systems.

By attending this session, both new and veteran board members and superintendents will gain the foundational knowledge necessary to effectively participate in the budgeting process and make informed decisions that best serve their students’ needs.

This event earns 3 VSBA Academy Credit points. For more information on the VSBA Academy Credits and Awards please click here. More information on the meeting can be found in the meeting brochure and on the VSBA website. If you have any questions, please contact Mikaela Coffey, Director of Meetings and Conferences, at mikaela@vsba.org.

Cost: $170 per registration
Location: Virtual – Zoom
Brochure: Click Here
Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event. For affiliate members, please reach out to Mikaela Coffey for registration at mikaela@vsba.org. (Registration for VSBA meetings is only open to VSBA members and affiliate members.)

For questions or more information, contact Mikaela Coffey, Director of Meetings and Conferences at mikaela@vsba.org or 1-800-446-8722.

Disclaimer: Participation in VSBA initiatives and observances is optional. Any related materials from the Association are shared as suggested ideas and resources for implementation. Member school boards may choose not to participate locally.