WASBO U Course

Budget Monitoring & Communication

4 hours | Financial Management Category, School Business Standards

Priority Standards: 1.14, 4.2, 4.3

Registration NOW OPEN | Course starts on August 4, 2026

Cost: $135 | Part of Summer 2026 Semester

Dates and Times: 8 - 10 AM on Tuesday, August 4 & Thursday, August 6

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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.


Course offerings:

Summer 2026 Semester

WASBO U's summer semester of classes runs from June through August.

Summer 2027 Semester

WASBO U's summer semester of classes runs from June through August.

Summer 2028 Semester

WASBO U's summer semester of classes runs from June through August.

Summer 2029 Semester

WASBO U's summer semester of classes runs from June through August.

Applies to these certifications:

Wisconsin School Business Official

29 Courses • 230 Hours • 18-36 Months to Complete

Course Instructors

  

Amy Holley

Assistant Superintendent of Business Services | Hamilton Area School District