Spring 2026 ... Staring March 10

WHO ...

WHAT ... 

• 2026 NASB Budget & Finance Workshops
• Download the Mailer PDF Here

WHEN ...

• Tuesday, March 10 - Seward - 4:30 to 8:30 PM
• Tuesday, March 24 - West Point - 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
• Tuesday, April 7 - Ogallala - 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM 
• Wednesday, April 8 - Kearney* (Amplified Budget & Finance Workshop) - 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM

WHERE ...

• Seward, West Point, Ogallala & Kearney
• Tuesday, March 10 - Seward Civic Center - 616 Bradford St, Seward, NE - Registration Deadline - March 5
• Tuesday, March 24 - Nielsen Center, West Point - 200 Anna Stalp Ave, West Point, NE - Registration Deadline - March 19
• Tuesday, April 7 - NACO West, Ogallala - 102 Diamond Springs Trail, Ogallala, NE - Registration Deadline - April 1
• Wednesday, April 8 - Younes South, Kearney - 416 Talmadge St, Kearney, NE - Registration Deadline - April 1

WHY ...

• Both new and veteran school board members must have a fundamental Both new and veteran school board members must have a fundamental understanding of school finance. Superintendents, business managers, and bookkeepers are required to have a deep and comprehensive understanding of finance because taxpayers and citizens are asking districts to provide more detailed information about their finances. These workshops will feature Carl Dietz, Matt Fisher, and Justin Patterson, three school finance experts, who will structure the presentation around all aspects of the school district finance. 
  
• The Budget & Finance Workshop topics included: Review and explanation of general fund receipts with emphasis on TEEOSA and other critical forms of state aid; Explanation of how to protect your district’s financial future by building a five-year receipt and expense chart; Discussion of key limitations placed on school finance: Levy Limits, Budget Authority, Revenue Cap; Joint Public Hearing; How to build a capital replacement schedule; Discussion of the importance of board members understanding their distinct financial status and how to communicate it clearly and confidently with the public; Pitfalls and potential for fraud, credit cards, handling of cash, examination of payroll data; The understanding why budgeting is a continual process rather than a ‘one and done’ and needs to be discussed throughout the year
• The Amplified Finance Workshop topics included: Review of all funds and their purpose; Step-by-step guidance on the timing and process for accurately preparing the Auditor of Public Accounts (APA) budget; Steps to fully build a line item budget with special emphasis on payroll data and staffing costs; How to develop a five-year financial plan for the district for both receipts and expenses; Best practices for building and maintaining a capital replacement schedule that avoids unexpected costs; Why and how to prepare a compatibility report for receipts and expenses; Common pitfalls and fraud risks districts face—and how to prevent them; A practical overview of Joint Public Hearing(s) and compliance expectations; Discuss different scenarios and the impact LB 243 and the 3% base growth limitation; A clear explanation of the process, requirements, and considerations for pursuing a tax limit override

(REGISTRATION) ... 

• Go to the My Membership tab above and log in using your email and password. If you do not have an email and password to log in or have forgotten it, please contact NASB at 402-423-4951 for assistance.
• $25 cancellation fee by the registration deadline. No refunds after the deadline.
• Budget & Finance - NASB Member: $80
• Amplified - NASB Member: $150
• Non-NASB Member: $220
• Registration Deadlines -  see "WHERE" above for each.