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2025 GAEL District/School Finance Webinar Series \;

Free for 2025-2026 GAEL M embers | $150.00 for Non-Members

This series will have 4 sessions:

Session #1: 9/22/25\, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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Mastering CPI Reporting: Strategies for Accuracy and Fundi ng
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Pr esented by: Dr. Cedric LeJeune\, Director of Employee Performance\, Henry County Schools
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Overview: Accurate and efficient CPI (Certified/Classifi ed Personnel Information) reporting is essential for districts to optimize funding opportunities. This session will provide district leaders with a clear understanding of both the &ldquo\;how&rdquo\; and &ldquo\;why&rdquo\ ; behind timely and precise reporting. Participants will also gain insight into best practices for developing a collaborative\, cross-divisional app roach to CPI reporting. \;Takeaways: \;A comprehensive overview of CPI reporting\, Proven strategies for ensuring accuracy and timeliness\, &\; Practical tips for maximizing personnel funding opportunities.
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Session #2: \;9/23/25\, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Understanding the Complexity of Special Education Coding
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Presented by: \;Dr. M aryKay Berry\, Executive Director of Services for Exceptional Chi ldren (Fulton County Schools)\, and Dr. Katie Lowry\, Director of Special Education (Lumpkin County Schools)
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Ove rview: Proper coding for Special Education students ensures the L EA receives the appropriate funding needed to serve the students based on the exceptionality and required services per the IEP. Takeaways: A thorough overview regarding coding to ensure accuracy\, timeless \, and practical tips. \;
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Session #3: \;9/26/25\, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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The All otment Sheet: What are you earning and what do you have?\n
Presented by: \;Tim Cochran\, Pioneer RESA Executive Director and Former Decatur County Superintendent
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Overview: Pers onnel (salaries/benefits) makes up 85%-87% of most budgets for school dist ricts in the state of Georgia so it is critical leaders at both the distri ct and school level understand the nuances of the Allotment Sheet for staf fing to ensure the district/school leaders have a process to ensure they h ave the correct number of staff to serve students. Participants will see e xamples of class scheduling and the impact of accurate coding. Tak eaways: A comprehensive overview of the Allotment Sheet regarding staffing\, earnings\, and coding. Participants will learn the basics of t he earnings from the state regarding EIP\, REP\, administrators\, nursing\ , equalization\, and transportation.
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~~Session #4: 10/9 /25\, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.~~
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Federal Programs Over view
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Presente d by: \;Susan Tolbert\, Assistan t Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
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Overview : Federal funding comprises 12% of the state&rsquo\;s K-12 school districts so it is imperative that district/school leaders have a deep un derstanding of federal funding and have a comprehensive plan to ensure tho se dollars are being spent strategically to increase student achievement. Participants will focus on Title I\, II\, III\, IV\, V\, IDEA\, and Perkin s through the CAN in CLIP. This webinar is especially useful for the leade rs in Federal Programs\, School Nutrition\, Transportation\, CTAE\, SPED\, Teaching &\; Learning\, District/School Leaders\, and members of the s chool leadership team. Priorities based on CNA\, CLIP\, and Strategic Plan . Reminders of the 3Ps &ndash\; People\, Professional Learning\, Programs. Overview of &ldquo\;how to&rdquo\; determine the best way to calculate po verty in your district. Information on how to &ldquo\;Braid&rdquo\; funds or &ldquo\;split fund&rdquo\; needs. Pros and Cons of Consolidating funds. Maximize allowable indirect cost and carryover percentages. Tie expenditu res to data to determine effectiveness. Preparation of each year like it i s a monitoring year to help find a process that works and document\, docum ent\, document. Takeaways: An overview of formulary grant s typically awarded to schools and a comprehensive process where participa nts will learn the best practices for developing a collaborative process t o match the School Improvement Plan with the needs of the learners.
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Questions? Email Ben Wiggins at b wiggins@gael.org \;
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Cancellation Policy: There will be no cancellati ons or refunds allowed for this event.
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