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Strategic School Finance Communications Presented by: IASBO & INDSPRA

  • 8 Oct 2025
  • 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Indianapolis, Portage, Fort Wayne, Greater Clark, or Virtual

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Strategic School Finance Communications
Demystify the Data: Navigating SEA 1 with Clarity and Confidence.
Build a proactive plan to engage your community and explain what the numbers really mean!

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Date: October 8th

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST + Lunch (in-person only)

Cost: $99 per person | $75 for second attendee (same district)

In- Person Locations: Indianapolis (CIESC), Portage, Fort Wayne, & Greater Clark
Virtual Option Available!

Agenda

  • 9:00 – 9:10 a.m. EST: Welcome & Introductions
  • 9:10 – 9:55 a.m. EST: SEA 1 & School Finance: What You Need to Know – Presented by IASBO Indiana’s new SEA 1 law has rewritten the rules of school funding. Learn how school finance works, how SEA 1 changes it, and how to cut through jargon to communicate clearly.
  • 5 Minute Break
  • 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. EST: Who needs a referendum? Probably you. 
    Rosie Shipman, Chief Financial Officer, and INDSPRA President, Krista Stockman, APR, Director of Communication and Marketing, for Fort Wayne Community Schools share how the largest traditional public school district in Indiana passed four referendums in 12 years - three capital referendums and one safety referendum.
  • 5 Minute Break
  • 10:50 - 12:30 p.m. EST: Create Your Financial Communications Plan
    Together, we will create a customized plan of action to help you and other district leaders communicate SEA 1 to your community with clarity and confidence. Attendees will walk away with a plan in hand that can be implemented immediately. This session will be co-presented by INDSPRA Past President, Melissa Deavers, Director of Communications & Community Engagement, Portage Township Schools
  • 12:30 p.m. EST: Lunch Served (in-person only)

Meet Your Speakers

Krista Stockman, APR

Director of Communication & Marketing
Fort Wayne Community Schools

Rosie Shipman

Chief Financial Officer
Fort Wayne Community Schools

Melissa Deavers

Director of Communications & Community Engagement
Portage Township Schools



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