School Finance

Effective Financial Planning

⚙️ Systems Thinking 🪑 Seated 🆓 Free

  • Date: March 4, 2024

  • Time: 9-12 PM

  • Location: Redhawk Room in University Center at Southeast Missouri State University, One University Plaza, Cape Girardeau MO 63701

  • Intended Audience: Superintendents & Assistant Superintendents, Financial Directors

  • Registration Fee: Free and open to GOCSD Members and Nonmembers

Why Attend?

ESSER funds are going away, and with the SAT changing in the foundation formula, financial planning is extremely important right now. Attend this event to:

  • Gain an understanding of the Foundation Formula and the impact it will have on your district

  • Use the new Formula Calculation Tool to project state revenue

  • See how the projection tools will assist you with the budgeting process

Other topics that will be included: how WADA is calculated, Transportation Calculation, Classroom Trust Fund, Prop C, and other projection tools. This professional learning opportunity will provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively plan for your district's financial future.

Guest Experts

Jason Hoffman

Jason Hoffman
Vice President of Investment Services
MOCAAT

Jason is one of Missouri's foremost experts in school finance. His decades of experience building and deploying school budgets, along with his extensive engagement at the state level with all items relating to school finance at the legislative level, make him a leader among his peers and a "go to" resource for all who have school finance related questions.

Nate Moore

Dr. Nate Moore
GOCSD MOCCAT Representative and Assistant Superintendent of Business Services for Branson Public Schools

Dr. Nate Moore currently serves as Assistant Superintendent/CFO for the Branson School District, a position he has held since July 2020. Nate earned his undergraduate degree from Missouri Western State University, and graduate degrees from Southwest Baptist University and William Woods University. He earned his doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Lindenwood University.

With 24 years of experience in public education, Nate has been a classroom teacher, coach, building principal, superintendent, and assistant superintendent. Prior to joining Branson, he served as superintendent in the Mansfield R-IV School District for eight years. Nate holds membership in the Missouri Association of School Administrators, American Association of School Administrators, and Missouri Association of School Business Officials. He serves as co-chair of the Greater Ozarks Association of School Business Officials, and is the Secretary of the Board for Missouri Capital Asset Advantage Treasury.

Event Sponsor

MOCAAT

The premier investment choice for Missouri public entities, the Missouri Capital Asset Advantage Treasury (MOCAAT) is a complete financial management resource for Missouri school districts, municipalities, counties and colleges. It was started by Missouri public entities and associations seeking a full-service investment program to offer investments that maintain safety and liquidity while providing a competitive yield. The Program includes a full range of investment options and services, including online transactions and reporting.

GOLearn Professional Learning Framework

GOLearn

Our GOLearn PL Framework provides an overview of the learning experiences we offer. This systems approach supports continuous improvement and allows members to identify the offerings that meet their needs, providing a personalized experience. It includes three strands: Systems Thinking, Safe and Collaborative Culture, and Highly Effective Teaching and Leading.

We use the Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning when designing our experiences to ensure that we provide professional learning that leads to high-quality leading, teaching, and learning for students and educators.

Review our GOLearn Framework to identify sessions that meet your needs, see what sessions are currently open for registration on our PL Events webpage, and access the content in our on-demand catalog to start learning now.