What Participants Say

Fiscal Navigation for Superintendents
What Participants Say

What workshop participants had to say about the Fiscal Navigation for Superintendents workshops - reprinted with permission -

"This was one of the most valuable and informative workshops I have attended. I was able to make immediate use of the knowledge gained. I feel more confident as I enter my first budget development process. Fiscal Navigation for Superintendents is a "must take" for any new superintendent.
Lynda Bookhard, Superintendent, Schenevus Central Schools

"As a MS/HG Principal who is in the final stage of completion of the SDP [Superintendent Development Program], this workshop complemented and enhanced the learned content of the SDP. Until this workshop, the area of greatest trepidation regarding possible future interviews/positions was the fiscal piece. I have gained a greater confidence in my ability to understand and lead a district, and in gaining and/or maintaining its fiscal health. Most importantly are the connections that were made with those who have a great understanding of the subject matter. I know that in the future, I will take the presenters up on their offer to contact them for advice - invaluable!"
Sherri Walczak, Principal, Waterville Central Schools

"As a new superintendent, this workshop was extremely useful in understanding the major components of fiscal operations of the district. I highly recommend bringing your business official with you so you can build common understandings and expectations."
Debra Kaplan, Superintendent, Dobbs Ferry Union Free Schools

"We all struggle with establishing and maintaining fiscally healthy districts in these economically challenging times and these workshops bring clarity, practices, expertise and experience to us."
Christine Hamill, Superintendent, Wyantskill Central Schools

"This is a great workshop to take with your business official. The discussions that follow-up each session are invaluable to your district"
Bob Mackey, Superintendent, Downsville Central Schools

"As an experienced business manager with a new superintendent this workshop series was perfect for both of us to attend together. Moving forward as a team we now have ideas for strategies, goals and general fiscal healthiness that would not have been explored otherwise. We look forward to using the information gained to help track the district in a positive fiscal direction. Thank you."
Ron Black, Business Manager, Argyle Central Schools

"This was an extremely valuable workshop. It was directly applicable to the day to day [fiscal] responsibilities and hands-on. It is especially valuable to attend with a business official as a team, regardless of years of experience. This workshop is an essential support to new or relatively new superintendents. It's the best workshop I've attended as a superintendent."
Maureen VanBuren, Superintendent, Fort Ann Central Schools

"Fiscal Navigation takes the mystery out of school finance. It accelerated my financial learning curve and also immediately boosted my confidence in dealing with an aspect of the job most new superintendents view as daunting."
Mark Vivacqua, Superintendent, West Canada Central Schools, currently Assistant Superintendent, Herkimer County BOCES
"This is the single best workshop that I have ever attended. I would have like to have this information over another two semesters or so. Very applicable information."
Steve Vigliotti, Superintendent, General Brown Central Schools

"As a superintendent with six years experience I found this course to be extreamly helpful. The course content is well organized and presented in a very practical and easy to use format. I would recommend this course not only for those entering the superintendency, but for individuals who already have some experience in the field. It is more than worth the time."
Mary Jo A. McPhail, Superintendent, Cooperstown Central Schools
"…all of you did a great job with this series! It was very clear, informative, and another opportunity to network."
Rita Racette, Superintendent, Phoenix Central Schools
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"Excellent information, well presented. The structure of this course was fantastic! Thank you so much. Should be a must course."
"This was the refresher I needed especially in the upcoming times of fiscal crisis. All superintendents should attend this course when new and after a few years in the job."

" This is the most practical information I’ve experienced in a workshop. Strategies, examples were very helpful. Thanks"