2024 MTSBA/MASBO School Budget Virtual Symposium
Sponsored by MTSUIP - No fee to attend
Tuesdays, March 5, 12, and 26, 2024 from 1:00-3:00 pm
March 5: We will provide an overview of the history of school finance in Montana and the advancements in funding Montana’s public schools over several legislative sessions. We will also provide a preview of what is expected in the 2025 Legislative Session.
March 12: The focus of this session will be on the budgeting process, including an overview of the budgeted and non-budgeted funds, the use of the funds, and restrictions on the same. This session will also include a discussion between budget authority and cash as well as information on allowable reserves, and use of the General Fund.
March 26: This session will focus on the impact on schools of COVID funds coming to an end this year. We will also focus on school finance and budgeting policies.
Participant/Learner Outcomes: This training is being jointly hosted by MASBO and MTSBA as it is essential that your District’s leadership team (trustees, business managers, and administrators alike) has a firm understanding of (1) Montana’s school finance laws; (2) your District’s budgeting process, and (3) strategies to promote personalized learning and efficient District operations. Those who take advantage of this value-added training sponsored by MTSBA’s Unemployment Insurance Program (MTSUIP) will come away with enhanced knowledge in these key areas of operations and governance.
Disclaimer: Montana School Boards Association (MTSBA) has designed these materials to provide helpful information regarding topics and best practices on issues concerning the administration and governance of Montana K-12 public schools. These materials are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. MTSBA does not intend nor should these materials be construed to constitute the rendering of any legal advice. Should the recipient of these materials desire legal advice on any of the topics or information contained herein, MTSBA recommends that the recipient make a specific request for legal advice.