Controlling the Narrative: Strategies to Effectively Communicate Your Budget

Summary Sarah Viera, the Executive Director of Business Services at the Mequon-Thiensville School District in Wisconsin, speaks about effectively communicating the budget. Sarah shares her background and the unique aspects of her district, including the inclusion of a recreation department. She discusses the challenges she faced during the pandemic in communicating the budget and the misconceptions that arose. Sarah explains how her district formed a community task force to address these challenges and educate the community about the budget. She also discusses the impact of Act 10 on school funding in Wisconsin and the value of networking through ASBO International. Takeaways Effectively communicating the budget is crucial for school districts to address misconceptions and gain community support. Forming a community task force can help educate the community about the budget and gather different perspectives. Revenue limits and the need for referendums can pose challenges for school districts in Wisconsin. Networking through organizations like ASBO International can provide valuable support and insights for school business officials. Contact School Business Insider: Check us out on social media: LinkedIn Twitter (X) Website: https://asbointl.org/SBI Email: [email protected] Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes! Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "ASBO International" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International. ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO International. ...