Essex County SBA Virtual Meeting: Creative Budgeting & Cost-Saving Tools: Strategies for Modern Boar

Event Overview: Facing tightening economic pressures, school boards must look beyond traditional line items to optimize local business operations and protect vital student programs. This interactive, virtual breakout session is designed to equip trustees with actionable, outside-the-box financial strategies and collaborative solutions.
What We Will Cover:
• Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in targeted discussions and explore critical cost-saving avenues, including:
• State Funding & Facilities: Navigating the Regular Operating District (ROD) grant process to fund critical capital projects.
• Regional Partnerships: Exploring collaborative shared services opportunities with neighboring districts and municipalities to reduce operational overhead.
• NJSBA Procurement Tools: Maximizing underutilized member benefits, including statewide cooperative pricing contracts, E-rate technology consulting, and board management software.