2023 Alliance for Excellence in School Budgeting - Fall Meeting

2023 Alliance for Excellence in School Budgeting - Fall Meeting

November 2–3, in Chicago, Illinois

The Alliance for Excellence in School Budgeting is for school districts interested in GFOA's Best Practices in School Budgeting. A part of the Smarter School Spending initiative, the Alliance first met in 2015 and includes a diverse group of districts from across the United States. Member districts range in size from several hundred students to several hundred thousand students, representing a broad range of student performance and other key demographics as well.

Participants in the Alliance for Excellence meet once per year for a workshop style conference that features case studies, best practice examples, and other recognized industry leaders. More importantly, Alliance members will be able to network with their peer organizations to share their experiences and knowledge.

Featured Topics

  • Smarter School Spending Framework
  • Introduction to Academic Return on Investment
  • Designing a Strategic Schedule 
  • Finance and Academics – Learning to speak the same language
  • Introducing a Logic Model into your Budget Process
  • GFOA Distinguished Budget Award – Special Recognition for Best Practices in School Budgeting

Smarter School Spending

GFOA's Smarter School Spending provides resources to increase student achievement during these times of greater expectations and budget constraints. On this website you can find a process and free tools to help you on your journey.

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Featured Speakers:

Carol MacLeod

Senior Project Manager, GFOA

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Best Practices in School Budgeting

GFOA's best practice framework represents the culmination of a multi-year effort led by GFOA, with input from numerous school district officials and other experts in education finance to develop guidelines for better budgeting tailored specifically for school districts

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Fiscal First Aid for School Districts: Additional Considerations for Schools Dealing with COVID-19

GFOA’s Fiscal First Aid program lays out a 12-step process for recovering from financial distress. Included in this framework are strategies for recognizing, arresting, and reversing a pattern of financial decline.

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