NYSASBO to Host Webinar on Long-Term Financial Planning in School Districts

On Tuesday, April 7, 2009, NYSASBO will be hosting an informative webinar on Long-Term Financial Planning for School Districts from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm.

School business officials need to have all the financial tools available to see school districts through these tough economic times. Arguably the most vital tool is a long-term financial plan. It allows the SBO to provide financial leadership by providing a sound foundation upon which to discuss the long-term impact of decisions made today and how the district must position itself to insure financial and programmatic stability. The significance and benefits of a long-term financial plan is even more vital in today's economic climate where school aid is expected to be unstable for the next few years.

A school district that fails to utilize a long-term financial plan in its budget process risks wide-swings in programs and taxes, financial stress, and the potential loss of public trust.

You don't want to miss this timely and informative webinar. Registrants will hear:

• The value, importance, and benefits of a long-term financial plan
• Key considerations in developing a sound long-term financial plan
• The practical realities of developing and using a long-term financial plan in a school district

Presenter/Panelists

• Shayne Kavanagh, Senior Manager of the Research & Consulting Center with the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and author of Financing the Future: Long-Term Financial Planning for Local Governments
• Melissa Burak, Assistant Superintendent for Business at the Lynbrook UFSD
• Deborah Cunningham, Coordinator of Educational Management Services with the New York State Education Department

Be part of the discussion. Learn More and Register Now!