GAVEL I: Fiscal Responsibility - Associated School Boards of South Dakota
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GAVEL I: Fiscal Responsibility
This three-hour workshop offers insight into school finance concepts, district budgets and internal control. Board members will also learn about the state aid formula, the various school funds and tax levies, the value of a stakeholder’s report and the importance of developing and adopting budgets based upon district goals. All GAVEL events can also be offered as a in-district, whole-board training session - for details contact ASBSD Leadership Development Director Julie Ertz at 605.773.2504.
OUTCOMES
  • Board members understand basic school finance concepts.
  • Board members understand of how the state’s school finance formula works.
  • Board members understand the funds authorized by South Dakota law.
  • Board members understand budget preparation and school revenues.
  • Board members understand the components of internal financial control.
RECOGNITION
Completing GAVEL School Board Governance is necessary to earn GAVEL I Certification and also counts as 10 Better Boardsmanship points.
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