Join OSSBA Executive Director Shawn Hime, Associate Executive Director Joe Siano and Staff Attorney Tony Childers every Tuesday in September as they provide the key to navigating the world of Oklahoma school finance.
$60/workshop or $150 for four-part package
$120/workshop or $300 for four-part package
Understanding Oklahoma’s system of public school funding is critical to proper governance. We’ll cover funding sources, how money is apportioned to schools and key legal limitations and flexibilities related to school funding.
Click here to submit questions for Money Talk Tuesday: School Finance Basics.
Activity Funds are a consistent source of questions. Join us as we discuss the basics of activity funds and outline the responsibilities of both the board and administrators in managing these unique funds.
Click here to submit questions for Money Talk Tuesday: Activity Funds & Audits.
The statutory accounting requirements for public schools can be confusing. In this session, we will focus on how the money from various types of funds can be spent and the process that must be followed before money can be disbursed.
Click here to submit questions for Money Talk Tuesday: Purchase Orders, Encumbrances & Warrants.
Approving the budget and overseeing district finances are key functions of a school board. We’ll discuss the budget development process as well as the role of board members, administrators and other district finance employees in the process; questions board members should consider during the process; and annual auditing requirements.
Click here to submit questions for Money Talk Tuesday: School Budgets & the Board’s Role.