Thank you for joining us at the 2025 Annual Finance Seminar!
We’re grateful you could be part of this year’s gathering of charter business managers and operations leaders from across Colorado. Whether you joined us in person at the Lowry Conference Center or tuned in virtually, your participation helped make the day a success.
Below you’ll find access to the session recordings, presentation decks, and supporting materials. These resources are designed to help you revisit key insights, share takeaways with your teams, and apply what you learned throughout the year.
Thank you again for engaging with us—we’re proud to support your work and look forward to connecting with you at future League events.
Event Video and Resources:
Building a CDE-Compliant, Community-Friendly Budget — Download the deck. Download the PDF.
Glenn Gustafson + Kim McClelland, Co-Founders, LeadJoy
Learn how to design a CDE-compliant budget that not only meets regulatory standards but is also transparent and understandable for your board, staff, and community. This session will also highlight essential financial policies and procedures that promote accountability and trust.
Glenn Gustafson + Kim McClelland, Co-Founders, LeadJoy
Learn how to design a CDE-compliant budget that not only meets regulatory standards but is also transparent and understandable for your board, staff, and community. This session will also highlight essential financial policies and procedures that promote accountability and trust.
Understanding Charter Construction Bonds & the State Intercept Program — Download the deck. Download the PDF.
Glenn Gustafson + Kim McClelland, Co-Founders, LeadJoy | Room 100A-100C
Explore the fundamentals of charter school construction bonds and Colorado’s State Intercept Program. Participants will gain practical insight into how these tools work together to improve financing and reduce risk for facility projects.
CDE Capital Construction Programs: BEST & CSCC (In-Person Only) — Download the deck.
Brandon LaChance, Regional Program Manager, BEST & CSCC Programs | Room 104
Get an overview of the BEST and CSCC capital construction programs, including eligibility, funding availability, and application steps. This session will help you plan for long-term facility needs, understand matching requirements, and position your school for successful applications.
Multi-Year Financial Planning for Charter Schools (In-Person Only) — Download the deck.
Josh Devon | Room 105
Long-range financial planning is critical to school sustainability. Using interactive scenarios and peer examples, this session equips leaders with tools to turn financial projections into actionable guides for decision-making, program growth, and long-term stability.
Carrie Stewart, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Afton Partners
Uncertain funding environments call for strong leadership and clear communication. This session will share current funding realities and highlight practical leadership strategies—through panel insights—that help schools navigate tough budget decisions while keeping their communities engaged.
Partnering for Effective Financial Governance — Download the deck.
Carrie Stewart, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Afton Partners | Room 100A-100C
Strong collaboration between the board and school leadership is the foundation of financial sustainability. This session explores best practices for board financial governance, ways to strengthen finance committees, and concrete steps participants can take to improve board-leadership alignment.
CDE School Facilities Incentive Grant (SFIG) Program (In-Person Only) — Download the deck.
Paola Paga, Director of Charter Schools, CDE Schools of Choice | Room 105
Learn about Colorado’s SFIG program, which matches federal and state dollars to support charter school facility financing. This session explains eligibility, funding structure, and the phased matching requirements so schools can plan ahead to maximize these limited-term resources.