WASBO U Course

Foundations of School District Budgeting

8 hours | Financial Management Category, School Business Standards

Priority Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 1.14, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

Build a practical understanding of the foundational elements that shape district budgets including enrollment counting, revenue limit calculations, and examination of key funding streams—including property taxes, categorical aids, and equalization aids. On the expenditure side, the course highlights how to plan for personnel costs, wage and benefits strategies, and non-personnel expenses. Learners will also develop a working knowledge of fund balance versus cash flow, helping them see the bigger picture of school district financial health.


Registration is OPEN | Course starts on November 5, 2026

Cost: $270 | Part of the Fall 2026 Semester

Dates and Times: 1-3 PM on Thursdays from November 5 to December 3, 2026

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Course offerings:

Fall 2026 Semester

WASBO U's Fall Semester of classes runs from September through December.

Fall 2027 Semester

WASBO U's Fall Semester of classes runs from September through December.

Fall 2028 Semester

WASBO U's fall semester of classes runs from September through December.

Applies to these certifications:

Accounting in Wisconsin Schools

14 Courses • 126 Hours • 12-24 Months to Complete

Wisconsin School Business Official

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

Course Instructors

  

Topher Adams

Director of Business Services | Grafton School District