What is your overall impression of MSBO's Business Manager Academy?
Extremely helpful. This class was essential to getting through my first year being a business manager.
Communications and Relationships
Budgeting I
Planning, Managing, and Leading
Budget, Cash Flow, and Borrowing
Human Resource Basics
Very Valuable
Budgeting II
Bargaining and Negotiations
Very Valuable
Employee Benefits and District Coverage
Very Valuable
Support Areas
Very Valuable
Bond Issues/Security
Very Valuable
Roundtable/Wrap-Up
Very Valuable
Have we met your objectives for the program so far? If not, what could be incorporated into the program to better meet your needs?
Yes
Would you include more content or reduce it?
The content was sufficient. What I appreciated most about this class was that whenever pressing subjects arose, there was always time to incorporate those topics into our discussions.
Do you find the timing of the individual sessions to be productive?
Yes
Do you find the overall timetable of the program working well for your schedule?
Yes
Based on what you have learned so far, what will you implement or change in your district?
There were many budgeting tools that I am able to use at my District.
How would you rate the facilitator, Doug Newcombe?
Effective
My facilitator was not Doug Newcombe. Tim Raymer was my class facilitator
Are you satisfied with the mentoring you are receiving?
Yes
Would you recommend the MSBO Business Manager Academy?
Yes
Please share any additional comments:
In addition to being a very valuable resource, this class has connected me with a group of professionals I’ve gotten to know over the past year. I now have a strong network I can continue to engage with and turn to for support and questions in the future