Go beyond budget adoption and build the skills to actively manage your district’s financial plan year-round. This course focuses on strategies for maintaining fiscal alignment from the annual meeting through final budget approval in October and beyond. Learn what effective monthly board updates should include, how to conduct quarterly budget reviews and adjustments, and how to use tools and resources—such as those from WASB—to guide informed financial decisions. Participants will explore practical methods for tracking expenditures, identifying variances, and supporting department and program leaders in becoming confident budget managers. With a focus on transparency, accountability, and adaptability, this course equips business officials to keep budgets responsive and aligned with district priorities.