The Annual Finance Seminar brings together Colorado charter school finance, operations, and school leadership professionals for a full day of practical learning, collaboration, and connection focused on the unique realities of charter school operations.

Designed specifically for Colorado charter schools, this event supports leaders responsible for school finance, budgeting, operations, compliance, governance, and long-term organizational sustainability. Attendees will have opportunities to connect with peers, share strategies, and gain access to practical tools and resources that can support their work throughout the year.

This seminar is ideal for:

  • Charter school business managers
  • Finance directors and financial officers
  • Operations leaders
  • Executive directors and school leaders
  • Charter school administrators overseeing finance, HR, compliance, or facilities
  • Great Schools Colorado subgrantees
  • New and experienced charter school operational leaders seeking Colorado-specific guidance and peer collaboration

Whether attendees are seasoned finance professionals or newer leaders navigating charter school operations for the first time, the Annual Finance Seminar is designed to provide relevant, actionable support in a collaborative, charter-focused environment.

Friday 28 August
8am – 9am
Breakfast

Meals & Social

9am – 9.15am
Welcome and Opening Remarks

General Session

9.15am – 10.30am
Colorado's School Funding Formula: What Matters for Charter Schools in 2026 - 2027

General Session

10.40am – 11.40am
AI & Automation for Charter School Business Offices

Breakout Session

Budget Development & Scenario Planning in an Uncertain Environment

Breakout Session

Capital Planning & Financing: Understanding Your Facility Funding Options

Breakout Session

11.40am – 12.30pm
Lunch

Meals & Social

12.30pm – 1.30pm
Charter School Financial Health: The Frameworks Every School Should Master

Breakout Session

Colorado's New Bond Bill: New Opportunities for Charter School Facilities

Breakout Session

Communicating School Finances: Building Effective Partnerships Between Business Managers, School Leaders & Boards

Breakout Session

1.40pm – 2.40pm
Lessons from the Field: What High-Performing Charter Finance Teams Are Doing Differently

General Session

2.45pm – 2.50pm
Closing Remarks

General Session

3pm – 4.30pm
Happy Hour

Meals & Social