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Package the projects so that everyone gets something

Roadshows - every community group possible

Bring community into the buildings

Ignore the No - focus on the Yes

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Levy based budget items will need to be cut

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Be sure to have a healthy fund balance to tap into

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Be conservative!

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Learn from your mistakes/errors

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Contact your ESD, WASBO or neighboring district

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Professional Development - know their goals and where they want to be. Utilize free resources through WASBO, SAO, etc.

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Professional Development - know their goals and where they want to be. Utilize free resources through WASBO, SAO, etc.

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Honest communication to the board and community - be up front!

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Honest communication to the board and community - be up front!

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CEE Does data collection spreadsheets to show budget cost ipd, extra hours, etc

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CEE Does data collection spreadsheets to show budget cost ipd, extra hours, etc

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John Steach Ed. D, CEO

(425) 947-5242 direct

(425) 283-0384 ext 242 main

www.effectiveness.org

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Centralize the purchasing and pre-approval process

Keep the process simple and make sure pre-approval is timely

Limit the number of purchasing cards outstanding to prevent fraud incidents and maintain oversight.

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Budget cuts have forced integration and more team cooperation.

Smaller districts may consider jobbing out tasks such as payroll and AP to ESD.

Take advantage of training through WASBO, ESD, etc.

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Ensure you have budget capacity. Fund balance according to Board Policy and up to Board Goal- 5%-10%ish. Be transparent about capacity.

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Fully fund high needs students and related expenses.

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Identifying stakeholders and requiring shared ownership in tackling the budget (Site/Department Leadership, Union Leaders)

Transparency and honest communication - Crowdsourcing a solution

Leverage objective voices to support the proposed budget changes/cuts (ex. Union Leadership, Demographers, etc)

Leveraging budget changes with options (ex. If this happen, then this is the result). Allow outcomes to be evaluated.

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Taking trainings at esd with other staff to cross train.

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Taking trainings at esd with other staff to cross train.

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Clearly communicate the approval process

Have a spending pause and reset expectations with staff

Host training for new hires on spending policies and procedures

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Leaders set the standard for work/life balance

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Proactively share accurate budget information, district-wide, prior to negotiations.

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Prioritizing professional development, standing office meeting, communication is key, clear vision

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Wellness Committee and newsletter

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Be a good listener

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Encourage breaks/vacations for teammates

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Find opportunities to collaborate across departments

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Routine game night for staff