$ “How To” NEW chool Finance

“How To” $chool Finance
for NEW Superintendents
October 12 - 13, 2011
BASA Conference Room
This workshop is designed especially for NEW superintendents (0-2 years) to provide
assistance in understanding the intricacies of School Finance and how to make it work in your
school district. You will feel more comfortable discussing school finance after attending this
workshop.
Joel Roscoe, Superintendent of Hillsdale Local Schools and BASA School Finance Consultant,
will teach you “How To” acquire the knowledge you need to use school finance data for
management decision-making by attending this intensive day and a half course!
Gain Valuable Information:
Register Today!
Space is limited to only
30 participants!
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The BRIDGE Formula and what it means for your district
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Local levy options
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Effects of lower property valuations on local and state revenue
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Constitutional provisions, property tax classes and millage
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Recent history of property tax updates and the evolution of no
growth
$ Your district’s BRIDGE Worksheet
Report for FY12 and your final PASS
Summary and Worksheet from FY11
(available on the ODE website)
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Projection of Local Revenue
$ Current Effective Millage Rates
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Is your district at the 20 mill floor, and will your district stay there? $ Current Property Valuations
Bring the following items and your
enthusiasm to learn!
$$ Bring your Treasurer(at a reduced
rate)to maximize the learning experience!
October 12:
8:30 am - 9:00 am:
9:00 am - 12:15 pm:
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm:
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm:
October 13:
8:00 am - 8:30 am:
8:30 am - 12:00 pm:
Registration/Continental Breakfast
Introduction: Constitutional Provisions, Overview of Funding,
Phantom Revenue, Local Revenue Issues
Lunch
Local Revenue Issues: Recap of Appraisal Effects, Tax Options,
Overview of State Revenue: Foundation to EBM to BRIDGE,
Structural Elements
Refreshments
State Aid: BRIDGE and Beyond
Send in your Registration Today—Registration Form on Reverse Side!
Directions and Lodging Information:
BASA, 8050 N. High Street, Suite 150, Columbus, OH 43235 (614)846-4080
From I-70 East and I-70 West: Exit I-270 North. From I-71 North (if traveling through downtown) and I-71
South, exit I-270 West. If you want to bypass downtown when traveling I-71 North, exit I-270 North outside of
downtown.
From I-270: Exit U.S. 23 North toward Delaware (U.S. 23 North is North High Street). The office is located on the
right approximately 1 mile north of I-270 exit. Building is located next to D1 Facility. Conference room is located on
the first floor of building.
Local Hotels:
Best Western Franklin Park Suites/Polaris
2045 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH
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Comfort Inn North/Polaris
8400 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH
(614) 791-9700
Doubletree Columbus/Worthington
175 Hutchison Avenue, Columbus, OH
(614) 885-3334
Hilton Columbus/Polaris
8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH
(614) 885-1600
BASA “HOW TO” SCHOOL FINANCE FOR NEW SUPERINTENDENTS
October 12-13, 2011
Complete registration form & enclose a check or purchase order & mail to:
BASA, 8050 N. High St., Suite 150, Columbus, OH 43235; -or- Fax with PO Number to (614) 846-4081
Full Name: _____________________________________ Title: _________________________________________
Organization/School District______________________________________________________________________
Address/City/State/Zip___________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______-______-_______ Fax: ______-______-_______ Email: _________________________________
Fees & Payment (includes Registration Fee, extensive School Finance Notebook, Continental Breakfast, Lunch &
Breaks)
________ ❑ Check enclosed (payable to BASA)
________ ❑ $250 Superintendent
________ ❑ $200 Treasurer attending with Superintendent
_________ Total
Purchase Order Number (if applicable) :______________________
Cancellations & Refunds
Refunds or credit will be given only for cancellations made in writing (mail or fax) and received by the BASA office up to five
business days prior to the event date. Cancellations 5 or less days prior to the conference are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
No refunds will be given for "no-shows."
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Additional Information
Participants in BASA workshops will receive a certificate of completion. Participants should discuss the outcomes of their
experience with their Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC). Graduate credit may be available for an additional
fee of $129 per ½ semester credit hour. Graduate credit will be granted upon completion of additional field hours. Details will
be given at the conference.
Questions?: Call BASA at (614) 846-4080
Conference Code: TPX