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Budget & Finance Spending ESSER Funds Will Come Down to the Wire for Some Districts. Here's Why
Schools have until September to commit federal relief dollars. In some cases, spending every last penny could be tricky.
Mark Lieberman, April 5, 2024
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7 min read
The injectable drug Ozempic is shown on July 1, 2023, in Houston.
The injectable drug Ozempic is shown in July in Houston.
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Budget & Finance Ozempic and Other Pricey Drugs Cause Headaches for Schools
Districts are struggling to find cheap and accessible alternatives to expensive medications for staff as insurance and drug costs rise.
Mark Lieberman, March 29, 2024
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5 min read
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Budget & Finance 4 Financial Headaches Schools May Not Be Able to Avoid This Year
Hiring challenges, new and potentially expensive state laws, and intensive audits are on the horizon.
Mark Lieberman, February 6, 2024
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6 min read
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Budget & Finance Bus Contracts: The Pros and Cons for School Districts Outsourcing Transportation
Districts see more predictable costs and get valuable expertise, but high costs send some back to an in-house model.
Mark Lieberman, December 11, 2023
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1 min read
School buses parked in Helena, Mont., ahead of the beginning of the school year on Aug. 20, 2021.
Some districts are pulling back on decisions to outsource bus services in an effort to save money and improve service.
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School & District Management Late Arrivals, Steep Costs: Why Some Districts Ditch Third-Party Bus Companies
Districts are facing a host of transportation challenges. Some have addressed them by deciding to bring buses back in house.
Mark Lieberman, November 30, 2023
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6 min read
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Budget & Finance How School Districts Can Avoid Costly Mistakes That Make Auditors Grumble
As ESSER funds expire, districts are looking to prevent costly mistakes that have ripple effects for years.
Mark Lieberman, October 19, 2023
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3 min read
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School & District Management AI Could Save School Districts Time and Money鈥擨f They Use It Correctly
Technology experts believe artificial intelligence tools could help districts on everything from facilities to recruitment.
Mark Lieberman, August 10, 2023
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7 min read
UPS teamsters and workers hold a rally on July 21, 2023, in Atlanta, as a national strike deadline nears. The Teamsters said Friday that they will resume contract negotiations with UPS, marking an end to a stalemate that began two weeks ago when both sides walked away from talks while blaming each other.
UPS teamsters and workers hold a rally on July 21, 2023, in Atlanta, as a national strike deadline nears. The Teamsters said Friday that they will resume contract negotiations with UPS, marking an end to a stalemate that began two weeks ago when both sides walked away from talks while blaming each other.
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School & District Management Schools Can Expect Major Disruptions If UPS Workers Strike
Shipments would be delayed, costs might rise, and the start of the school year could be chaotic.
Mark Lieberman, July 24, 2023
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4 min read
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Budget & Finance District Leaders Want More Time to Spend ESSER Funds as Plans Go Astray
Orders aren't arriving on time. Hiring is hard. Chief financial officers want the feds to relieve the pressure.
Mark Lieberman, September 16, 2022
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4 min read
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Budget & Finance What It Takes to Stay on Top of Improving School Facilities
Be proactive, especially with winning community support, district leaders advise.
Mark Lieberman, September 15, 2022
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4 min read
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Budget & Finance Inflation Is Putting the Squeeze on Schools. How Are They Coping?
As schools get ready to welcome students back, they're paying more for food, fuel, construction materials, insurance, even paper.
Mark Lieberman, July 22, 2022
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3 min read
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School & District Management A Big Gap in K-12 Leadership Prep: Teaching School Finance Skills
More than half of prep programs in a recent review did not prepare principals to master basic financial tasks.
Denisa R. Superville, July 12, 2022
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4 min read
Stockton Unified School District's new electric bus fleet reduces over 120,000 pounds of carbon emissions and leverages The Mobility House's smart charging and energy management system.
The new electric bus fleet at California's Stockton Unified School District is projected to reduce the district's carbon emissions.
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School & District Management Schools Can Access Tons of Money for Electric Buses. Will They Use It?
Electric buses are growing more appealing as fuel prices rise, but some districts remain wary of the cost and logistics.
Mark Lieberman, June 16, 2022
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5 min read
Signs in support of keeping Diablo Community Day School open in Concord, Calif., on April 11, 2022. The school is being closed at the end of the school year due to budget cuts.
Signs support keeping Diablo Community Day School open in Concord, Calif. The school is being closed at the end of the school year due to budget cuts.
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Budget & Finance A Flood of Federal Cash and Then Layoffs. What Gives?
Some districts are cutting dozens of positions or scaling back programs to account for declining enrollment and inflationary pressure.
Mark Lieberman, April 21, 2022
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11 min read
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