Planning, Funding and Budgeting Institute
This popular institute is offered twice each year and focuses on effective use of financial resources; operational planning at the school system level; budget development, presentation, and approval; the state funding mechanism; and local taxation for schools.
The institute will be at the Houston County Schools Herman Regin Center, 1100 Main St., Perry, GA 31069.
Instructors are Dr. Mark Scott, Stephen J. Thublin, and Tim Cochran
Tuition: $750
Planning, Funding & Budgeting – Fall
Session 1: Funding of Public Education in Georgia
September 24, 2025 – 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
September 25, 2025 – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Session 2: Planning and Preparation of the Budget
October 29, 2025 – 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
October 30, 2025 – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Session 3: Administering the System Budget
November 19, 2025 – 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
November 20, 2025- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Planning, Funding & Budgeting – Spring
Session 1: Funding of Public Education in Georgia
January 21, 2026 – 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
January 22, 2026 – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Session 2: Planning and Preparation of the Budget
February 25, 2026 – 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
February 26, 2026 – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Session 3: Administering the System Budget
March 18, 2026 – 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
March 19, 2026 – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
