Standing at the Edge: Navigating the 2026/2027 "Fiscal Cliff"
Join us on Tuesday, April 16th at 10am EST for our next webinar: Standing at the Edge: Navigating the 2026/2027 "Fiscal Cliff"
The 2026–27 school year brings tough financial challenges for districts, with staffing typically accounting for 80% of budgets and one-time grants for key roles expiring. Districts must balance workforce reductions with maintaining student outcomes and safety.
Join SchoolData and MSBO to learn how to move beyond across-the-board cuts with Strategic Right-Sizing using EPIC Analytics. Gain insights on:
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Staffing Analysis: Align human capital with enrollment trends
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Expenditure Benchmarking: Compare spending to peers and spot inefficiencies
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Informed Trade-offs: Evaluate staff reductions while protecting student outcomes
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Sustainability Modeling: Plan long-term budget health
Discover how data-driven decisions can maximize staff impact without sacrificing student success. Register now!
Meet Our Presenters
Mary Beth Rogers - Customer Success Manager
Mary Beth Rogers recently retired as Assistant Superintendent of Business Services at Clarkston Community Schools. With over 25 years of experience in school finance, she previously served as president and board member of the Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO) and as Honorary Chair and Board Member of the Women in Public Finance (WPF) Michigan Chapter. Mary Beth is passionate about mentoring new school business officials.
Jason Helsen - MSBO, Associate Executive Director of Business and Finance
Jason has more than 20 years of experience in school finance and currently serves as Associate Executive Director of the Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO), focusing on finance issues and programming. Prior to MSBO, he held finance leadership roles in four West Michigan school districts. He is also an active member of ASBO International and an adjunct instructor for MASB.