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Indiana school finance leaders are under pressure to do more than complete the annual budget. Property-tax reform, assessed valuation changes, circuit breakers, and staffing costs don’t stop at year one — and a one-year budget template can’t show you what’s coming.
Join Baker Tilly Advisory Group and Frontline Education for a practical, budget-first session designed for Indiana SBOs and district finance leaders. We’ll break down Indiana’s funding changes in plain English, then show how to connect your revenue assumptions, expenditures, and fund balance into a multi-year forecast that supports real decisions — for your board, your staff, and your community.
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Presented in partnership with Baker Tilly Advisory Group.
Ernie Strawser is a Senior Analytics Advisor at Frontline Education, specializing in financial forecasting, data analytics, and strategic planning for school districts. With over three decades of experience — including roles as a school CFO and financial consultant — Ernie helps district leaders leverage data for more effective decision-making and communication. He delivers tailored training, webinars, and software solutions that translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
Jay Staley is a Director with Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, specializing in strategic financial planning, budget development, and school finance training for K-12 districts. He brings more than 30 years of public education experience, including 26 years working directly in school districts — as a teacher, building-level administrator, and ultimately assistant superintendent of finance and operations overseeing a $100 million annual budget. Jay joined Baker Tilly in 2022 and now serves as a trusted advisor and thought partner for school business officials navigating complex financial decisions.
Brock Bowsher is a Principal and Municipal Advisor within Baker Tilly’s public sector practice, specializing in capital planning, comprehensive financial planning, debt management, and budget development for schools and libraries. A recognized leader in Indiana school finance, Brock previously served as Chair of the Indiana Association of School Business Officials School Finance and Data Analytics committees and authored the proposal that created IASBO’s Data Analytics committee. He holds an MPA in Public Finance from Indiana University Bloomington.
Indiana districts need more than a spreadsheet. Frontline Analytics gives school finance teams the tools to build multi-year forecasts, model revenue and expenditure scenarios, and communicate financial sustainability to boards and communities — all with their own district data. Used by districts across the country, Frontline Analytics turns budget assumptions into a living forecast that supports decisions long after the annual budget is submitted.
How many line items are in your K-12 annual budget? 750? 1000? More? That’s a lot of places for the unexpected to creep in and mess with your carefully crafted financial plan. Save the surprises for birthday parties by getting a better handle on what’s headed your way with a process called operational forecasting.
Financial forecasting isn’t about perfection—it’s about mastering key elements like trend, disclosure, and materiality. Learn how focusing on these principles can build trust, enhance transparency, and boost confidence in your financial reports. Discover how K-12 leaders are turning data into a strategic asset for long-term success.
