The Navigating Deficit Budget Series will take district staff through three 2-hour online meetings and one in-person half-day workshop during the 2026-2027 school year in preparation for the 2027-2028 budget. All online meetings in this series will occur from 10 AM to Noon CST, and the in-person half-day workshop will occur from 10 AM to 1 PM CST at the TASBO HQ in Austin, TX.

1. Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 10 AM to Noon CST - Online Meeting
   • Defining and Quantifying a Structural Deficit
     Develop a concise description of the scope of the budget challenge in their district that incorporates a solid estimate of the closing balance for FY 2026 and an updated estimate for FY 2027 as well as a cash flow analysis for FY 2027. Examine benchmark data and conduct a root cause analysis and create a short presentation for leadership outlining the challenge.
     
     
2. Tuesday, December 8, 2027 | 10 AM to Noon CST - Online Meeting
   • Budget Reduction Strategies
     Review specific budget reduction strategies and consider their potential impact on the budget and district students and staff. Specific options that will be considered include staffing formula changes, campus closure, considerations in the master schedule, and reductions to overtime and extra duty pay.
     
     
3. Tuesday, February 23, 2027 | 10 AM to Noon CST - Online Meeting 
   • Revenue Enhancement Strategies
     Review possible revenue enhancements, including service of transfer students, participation in specific funded programs, tax ratification elections, and attendance rate incentives. Explore a framework for examining profit/loss as a it relates to new investments.
     
     
4. Tuesday, May 4, 2027 | 10 AM to 1 PM CST - In-Person Half-Day Workshop at TASBO HQ in Austin, TX 
   • Finalizing and Communicating Your Budget Reduction Plan 
     In this highly-interactive, in-person session, create a plan for bringing a balanced budget to district leadership for FY 2026. Craft communications strategies that help the community understand the impact of proposed changes as well as the consequences of failing to take action.

Participants gain access to a moderated online community as well as recordings of each online webinar. Meeting materials will be provided to those who are not able to attend the in-person session in May. 

FEE: $750 Member | $875 Non-Member
TIME: 10 AM to Noon (online meetings) and 10 AM to 1 PM (in-person half-day workshop)
PREREQUISITE: None
CEC/CPE: 9/10.5
LOCATION: Online meetings will be presented on Zoom. You will receive a Zoom link by email in the days leading up to each individual session. The in-person half-day workshop will take place at the TASBO HQ located at 5920 W William Cannon Dr., Bldg 1, St 200, Austin, TX 78749.
MEALS: TASBO will provide lunch for the in-person half-day workshop at the TASBO HQ in Spring 2027.

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CANCELLATION POLICY:  Cancellations are not accepted for live webinars. You may choose to transfer your registration to another online learning product in the TASBO store or upcoming live webinar in lieu of cancelling.

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