Wednesday, December 18, 2024 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Insights for Budget Basics & Finance 101: Part 1

This webinar is a must for all newly elected/appointed school board members as well as for anyone wanting to get a better understanding of their responsibilities when it comes to budget and finance for local school divisions.

This webinar is the first in a two-part series or can be a stand alone on school budgets and finance from an expert in the field. Topics covered will include the roles of school board members when it comes to the budget, fiduciary requirements, stakeholders, budget reports, state revenue formulas, federal funding, local funding, and tax rates.

Cost: $160 per registration or $290 for the complete series (multiple registrations needed if viewing from multiple devices/locations)
Date and Time: December 5, 2023 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Leigh Burden, Chief Financial Officer, Fairfax County Public Schools

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Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Insights for Budget Basics & Finance 101: Part 2

Session two in the budget basics and finance webinar will focus on expenditures, including enrollment, staffing, salaries, and employee benefits. There will also be an “odds and ends” of school division finance to include audits, school activity funds, quarterly reports, fund balances and misinformation when it comes to school budgets and finance.

Cost: $160 per registration or $290 for the complete series (multiple registrations needed if viewing from multiple devices/locations)
Date and Time: December 6, 2023 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Leigh Burden, Chief Financial Officer, Fairfax County Public Schools

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Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Learning from Student Board Representatives and their Chairs: Enhancing Student Voice in School Leadership

This session will highlight the results of a recent study of the impact of Virginia student board representatives on school board functioning from the perspective of those students and their board chairs. In this study, survey and follow up interview data from student school board representatives and school board chairs provided insight into how the responding school districts incorporate student members into board processes and decision making. Summary findings and recommendations related to training, terms of service, input gathering, and student participation in the board agenda will be discussed.

Cost: Free
Date and Time: January 9, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Dr. Mac Duis, Assistant Professor, University of Lynchburg

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Empowering Your Board for Student Success Webinar Series
Thursday, January 23, February 27, and March 27, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Join the VSBA for an exclusive three-part webinar series featuring Phil Gore, Chief Learning Officer at the Idaho School Boards Association, as he shares powerful insights and strategies for empowering your board to drive student success. This dynamic series covers three critical areas:

Session 1. Vision with Clear Goals for Student Success: High-achieving school districts are built on high expectations. A clear, collaboratively developed vision for student success is essential to improving student learning. With a focus on creating SMARTer goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound you’ll learn how specific, clearly written goals can chart a path toward shared aspirations for student achievement.

Session 2. Monitoring Progress on Goals: Setting measurable goals is only the beginning. Regularly monitoring progress on these goals gives school boards the leverage to guide district success. Discover how consistent monitoring of student outcomes throughout the year can make a substantial impact on your district. Learn effective ways to discuss progress in board meetings, using student achievement data to enrich discussions and drive continuous improvement.

Session 3. Bonding as a Board and Bridging with Your Community: Studies show that effective board cohesion directly influences student learning outcomes. Explore strategies for strengthening your board’s teamwork to lead effectively for student success. Additionally, learn about the positive impact of engaging your broader community—students, staff, families, and community members—in governance. By bridging the board’s work with community involvement, you can foster a supportive environment that elevates student achievement and narrows achievement gaps.

Join us for this invaluable series to build a stronger, more united board and inspire lasting improvements in student success!

Cost: $160 per registration or $350 for the complete series
Date and Time: January 23, February 27, and March 27, 2024, 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
Presenter: Dr. Phil Gore, Chief Learning Officer, Idaho School Boards Association

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Disclaimer:
Please be advised that the Virginia School Boards Association webinars are open to individuals in Virginia who are associated with a public school division unless prior permission has been granted. These webinars will be recorded and the recording is available on request. If you need other accommodations, please contact VSBA