The Annual Finance Seminar is intended for charter school finance and business operations professionals, CFOs, Finance Directors, school leaders, and governance board members. This yearly seminar discusses changes in policy or innovations in the field of operations and finance management.
Join us as we reflect on the changes we have faced in recent years, reimagine our work going forward, and enjoy the company of our peers.
Agenda
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The League and Great Schools Colorado (Charter School Program, CSP) Updates
Dawna Taylor, Bill Knous, Karolina Villagrana, and Patti Glock (Colorado League of Charter Schools) -
State of CDE and SFIG Updates
Bill Kottenstette and Paola Paga (CDE Schools of Choice) -
10:15 am: Break
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Exploration and Discovery of Obstacles within CSP Spend Down
Stephanie VanDyk, Junior Partner and Chief of Staff, Lumen Impact Group -
11:15 am: Break
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How to Successfully Use CSCC Funds & Plan for BEST Grant
Brandon LaChance, Regional Manager, CDE Capital Construction
Get an overview of the Colorado Department of Education’s (CDE) Charter School Capital Construction (CSCC) and Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) programs. Covers eligibility, funding availability, allowable uses, and timelines for support of major infrastructure projects focused on health, safety, and security. Also addresses steps for applying, matching funds requirements and the importance of thorough planning and master plans for long-term facility improvements. -
12:30 pm: Lunch compliments of the League
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The Strategic CFO
Glenn Gustafson, School Finance Manager, CDE
Learn practical ideas and actionable steps for linking your school's strategic plan to both the budget and revenue/expenditure optimization ideas -
2:30 pm: Closing remarks
*** The League will supply lunch (no Federal funds will be used)