Education Policy Networking Series: Colorado School Finance in 2016 and Beyond

The Great Recession and Colorado’s constitutional revenue restrictions have combined to make budgeting for education a significant challenge.  In addition, an outdated method of distributing revenue to school districts disadvantages areas most affected by poverty and has not kept pace with Colorado’s changing demographics.  Finally, resource allocation at the district level must adapt to evolving education priorities and school types. 

Join us to hear from school finance experts at the national, state and local district level as we discuss the future of school finance in Colorado.

Please join us for this meeting of emerging policy-savvy teachers and education policy leaders. This is a great chance to connect with like-minded colleagues and learn about opportunities to get more involved.

Light refreshments will be served to encourage networking before the panel.

Time will be reserved for audience questions as well.

The program is free, but space is limited! Please RSVP HERE.

Unable to attend but would still like to participate? Tune in remotely! Join us by phone, computer or tablet by accessing this link.

Panelists:
              Leanne Emm, Associate Commissioner, School Finance and Operations

                Mark Fermanich, Senior Associate, APA Consulting

Mark Ferrandino, Chief Financial Officer, Denver Public Schools

Tracie Rainey, Executive Director, Colorado School Finance Project

Moderator: Mary Wickersham, Director, Center for Education Policy Analysis, School of Public Affairs, CU Denver