Title:

The Planning, Funding and Budgeting Institute is offered twice a year and focuses on the effective use of financial resources; operational planning at the school system level; budget development, presentation, and approval; the state funding mechanism; and local taxation for schools.

The topics include:

Funding of Public Education:  This institute track focuses on the state funding mechanism and the impact of local taxation for schools. Dr. Patricia Stokes is the instructor for this course.
Fall Session, October 14 – 15, 2009 (Wednesday and Thursday)

Preparation and Planning of the Budget:  This institute track focuses on the effective use of financial resources, operational planning at the school system level; and budget development, presentation and approval. Mr. Doug Eza is the instructor for this course.
Fall Session, November 11 – 12, 2009 (Wednesday and Thursday)

Administering the Budget:  This institute track focuses on the successful administration of the annual school system budget. Mr. Robert Morales is the instructor for this course.
Fall Session, December 9 – 10, 2009 (Wednesday and Thursday)


Please note:  For each pair of dates, the class will meet from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm on the first day; and 8:00 am - 5:00 pm on the second day.

Start Date:

October 14, 2009, 4:00 PM

December 10, 2009, 5:00 PM

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$495 for the entire Institute

$195 per individual track

3 PLU for the entire Institute

1 PLU per individual track

Location:

Marriott Courtyard, Macon (I-75, exit 169)
Room rate: $105
3990 Sheraton Drive
Macon, GA 31210
478.477.8899

Participants are responsible for making lodging reservations. Hotel rooms for GSSA conference attendees may be reserved at the conference hotel. Be sure the hotel staff knows that you are with GSSA.