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 Georgia Farm Bureau, 1620 Bass Road, Macon, GA 31210.
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 2, 2026 – 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
September 3, 2026 – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Session 2: Planning and Preparation of the Budget
September 30, 2026 – 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
October 1, 2026 – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Session 3: Administering the System Budget
November 11, 2026 – 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
November 12, 2026- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Planning, Funding & Budgeting – Spring
Session 1: Funding of Public Education in Georgia
January 271, 2027 – 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
January 28, 2027 – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Session 2: Planning and Preparation of the Budget
February 24, 2027 – 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
February 25, 2027 – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Session 3: Administering the System Budget
March 31, 2027 – 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
April 1, 2027 – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
