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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 Rob James, Director of Business Services, Lake Central School Corporation - 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)

SPEAKERS

Melissa Deavers Director of Communications & Community Engagement Portage Township Schools	Rob James Director of Business Services Lake Central School Corporation
Rosie Shipman Chief Financial Officer Fort Wayne Community Schools	Krista Stockman, APR Director of Communication & Marketing Fort Wayne Community Schools