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SUMMARY:Audit Preparation Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! Participants will develop an understanding of the audit process and the audit preparation process. Content includes internal controls\, auditor selection\, internal audit\, financial reporting\, audit policy development\, common auditor requests\, and audit preparation calendar. \nThe Audit Preparation Best Practices course is one of six courses offered in GCSA’s Financial Management Certification Program. You can sign up to attend a single course or learn more about the entire program HERE.
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/audit-preparation-best-practices/2022-06-13/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T154550Z
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SUMMARY:Audit Preparation Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! Participants will develop an understanding of the audit process and the audit preparation process. Content includes internal controls\, auditor selection\, internal audit\, financial reporting\, audit policy development\, common auditor requests\, and audit preparation calendar. \nThe Audit Preparation Best Practices course is one of six courses offered in GCSA’s Financial Management Certification Program. You can sign up to attend a single course or learn more about the entire program HERE.
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/audit-preparation-best-practices/2022-06-15/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T130000
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SUMMARY:Teacher Certification “Lunch and Learn” Series
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! GCSA is holding monthly “Lunch and Learn” informational sessions starting on Tuesday\, March 15\, to provide more information about teacher certification in Georgia. This session is specifically tailored to school leaders. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about GCSA’s GaTAPP program and to ask general certification questions. Leaders will also be provided with details on how teacher certification can increase the funding their schools receive through the state formula. \n\n\nTeacher Certification “Lunch & Learn” Series \n6/21\, 12-1 p.m. – REGISTER HERE \nIf you have additional questions\, please contact Andrey Hill\, Program Coordinator for GCSA’s GaTAPP program.
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/22331/2022-06-21/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T155351Z
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SUMMARY:Board Bank Program
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Charter Schools Association is relaunching our Board Bank initiative to support every charter school in Georgia with identifying committed and competent individuals who can serve on charter school boards.  The duty of all charter boards is to focus on improving student achievement and organizational effectiveness. Learn more here! \n 
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/board-bank-program/2022-07-06/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133652
CREATED:20220628T155351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T155351Z
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SUMMARY:Board Bank Program
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Charter Schools Association is relaunching our Board Bank initiative to support every charter school in Georgia with identifying committed and competent individuals who can serve on charter school boards.  The duty of all charter boards is to focus on improving student achievement and organizational effectiveness. Learn more here! \n 
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/board-bank-program/2022-07-13/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T212038Z
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SUMMARY:July Communications Community of Practice: “Preparing for Back to School”
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the school year by increasing your school’s profile and gaining exposure through local media! During our next Communications Community of practice\, we will focus on ways to amplify positive news about your school as you prepare for the upcoming school year. Our next Communications Community of Practice meeting will take place virtually on Thursday\, July 14\, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. July’s topic is “Preparing for Back to School” A Back-to-School Media toolkit will be distributed to those in attendance.  \nIf a representative from your school is interested in joining GCSA’s Community of Practice\, contact Michelle Wirth\, GCSA’s Senior Director of Communications. \n 
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/july-communications-community-of-practice-preparing-for-back-to-school/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T120000
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CREATED:20220628T155351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T155351Z
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SUMMARY:Board Bank Program
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Charter Schools Association is relaunching our Board Bank initiative to support every charter school in Georgia with identifying committed and competent individuals who can serve on charter school boards.  The duty of all charter boards is to focus on improving student achievement and organizational effectiveness. Learn more here! \n 
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/board-bank-program/2022-07-16/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133652
CREATED:20220628T155351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T155351Z
UID:10000111-1660381200-1660392000@gacharters.org
SUMMARY:Board Bank Program
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Charter Schools Association is relaunching our Board Bank initiative to support every charter school in Georgia with identifying committed and competent individuals who can serve on charter school boards.  The duty of all charter boards is to focus on improving student achievement and organizational effectiveness. Learn more here! \n 
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/board-bank-program/2022-08-13/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133652
CREATED:20220628T155351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T155351Z
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SUMMARY:Board Bank Program
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Charter Schools Association is relaunching our Board Bank initiative to support every charter school in Georgia with identifying committed and competent individuals who can serve on charter school boards.  The duty of all charter boards is to focus on improving student achievement and organizational effectiveness. Learn more here! \n 
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/board-bank-program/2022-08-18/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T155351Z
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SUMMARY:Board Bank Program
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Charter Schools Association is relaunching our Board Bank initiative to support every charter school in Georgia with identifying committed and competent individuals who can serve on charter school boards.  The duty of all charter boards is to focus on improving student achievement and organizational effectiveness. Learn more here! \n 
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/board-bank-program/2022-08-25/
LOCATION:GA
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SUMMARY:FY23 Digital Governance Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Subscribe now to our FY23 Digital Governance Training Series! The training series starts on September 1\, 2022 and goes through June 30\, 2023. \nGCSA Member School Cost:\n$1\,000.00 Early Bird (before September 1\, 2022)\n$1500.00 (After September 1\, 2022) \nNon-GCSA Member School Cost:\n$2\,000.00 Early Bird (before September 1\, 2022)\n$3000.00 (After September 1\, 2022)
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/fy23-digital-governance-training-series/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T130000
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CREATED:20220729T160426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T183505Z
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SUMMARY:Government Accounting 101 — Financial Management Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW for GCSA’s Financial Management Certification Program!  \nParticipants will understand the basics of GAAP and GASB accounting\, navigate the GA Department of Ed LUA accounting manual\, and learn how to avoid common accounting mistakes. Key topics include the accounting equation\, basic financial statement preparation\, monthly closing tips\, and a review of common accounting transactions.
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/government-accounting-101-financial-management-certification-program/2022-09-12/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T000000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133653
CREATED:20220907T151804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T152019Z
UID:10000126-1663113600-1663113600@gacharters.org
SUMMARY:Board Boost - FY23 Digital Governance Series
DESCRIPTION:Subscribe now to our FY23 Digital Governance Training Series! The training series gets underway in September. Learn more. \nBOARD BOOSTS: Board Boost is a forum of 60-minute sessions\, where we tackle some of the most common governance challenges and explore critical topics\, such as succession planning\, onboarding\, academic oversight\, and effective school leader oversight.  During these sessions\, participants will engage with members of other boards to share solutions from the field during our facilitated discussions. During these sessions\, you will learn of best practices and receive resources you can use immediately to boost the effectiveness of your board. Subscribe now!
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/board-boost-digital-governance/2022-09-14/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133653
CREATED:20220729T160426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T183505Z
UID:10000115-1663146000-1663160400@gacharters.org
SUMMARY:Government Accounting 101 — Financial Management Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW for GCSA’s Financial Management Certification Program!  \nParticipants will understand the basics of GAAP and GASB accounting\, navigate the GA Department of Ed LUA accounting manual\, and learn how to avoid common accounting mistakes. Key topics include the accounting equation\, basic financial statement preparation\, monthly closing tips\, and a review of common accounting transactions.
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/government-accounting-101-financial-management-certification-program/2022-09-14/
LOCATION:GA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133653
CREATED:20220729T160605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T183940Z
UID:10000116-1664182800-1664197200@gacharters.org
SUMMARY:QBE Funding & School Budget Development — Financial Management Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW for GCSA’s Financial Management Certification Program! \nParticipants will gain a comprehensive\, big-picture and detailed understanding of the QBE formula and all its input variables\, including the funding formula calculation\, program weights\, FTE counts\, allotment sheets\, budget services reports from the GA Department of Ed\, and the 18 programs included in the QBE formula. Participants will also learn how to prepare for a successful annual budgeting process\, how to budget for state\, local\, federal\, and grant revenue\, how to budget for personnel and other expenses\, and how to manage the budget to actual performance throughout the year. In addition\, the course will cover long-term forecasting and budget policy.
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/qbe-funding-school-budget-development-financial-management-certification-program/2022-09-26/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133653
CREATED:20220729T160605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T183940Z
UID:10000117-1664355600-1664370000@gacharters.org
SUMMARY:QBE Funding & School Budget Development — Financial Management Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW for GCSA’s Financial Management Certification Program! \nParticipants will gain a comprehensive\, big-picture and detailed understanding of the QBE formula and all its input variables\, including the funding formula calculation\, program weights\, FTE counts\, allotment sheets\, budget services reports from the GA Department of Ed\, and the 18 programs included in the QBE formula. Participants will also learn how to prepare for a successful annual budgeting process\, how to budget for state\, local\, federal\, and grant revenue\, how to budget for personnel and other expenses\, and how to manage the budget to actual performance throughout the year. In addition\, the course will cover long-term forecasting and budget policy.
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/qbe-funding-school-budget-development-financial-management-certification-program/2022-09-28/
LOCATION:GA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T000000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133653
CREATED:20220907T151804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T152019Z
UID:10000127-1664841600-1664841600@gacharters.org
SUMMARY:Board Boost - FY23 Digital Governance Series
DESCRIPTION:Subscribe now to our FY23 Digital Governance Training Series! The training series gets underway in September. Learn more. \nBOARD BOOSTS: Board Boost is a forum of 60-minute sessions\, where we tackle some of the most common governance challenges and explore critical topics\, such as succession planning\, onboarding\, academic oversight\, and effective school leader oversight.  During these sessions\, participants will engage with members of other boards to share solutions from the field during our facilitated discussions. During these sessions\, you will learn of best practices and receive resources you can use immediately to boost the effectiveness of your board. Subscribe now!
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/board-boost-digital-governance/2022-10-04/
LOCATION:GA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T000000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133653
CREATED:20220907T151804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T152019Z
UID:10000128-1665532800-1665532800@gacharters.org
SUMMARY:Board Boost - FY23 Digital Governance Series
DESCRIPTION:Subscribe now to our FY23 Digital Governance Training Series! The training series gets underway in September. Learn more. \nBOARD BOOSTS: Board Boost is a forum of 60-minute sessions\, where we tackle some of the most common governance challenges and explore critical topics\, such as succession planning\, onboarding\, academic oversight\, and effective school leader oversight.  During these sessions\, participants will engage with members of other boards to share solutions from the field during our facilitated discussions. During these sessions\, you will learn of best practices and receive resources you can use immediately to boost the effectiveness of your board. Subscribe now!
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/board-boost-digital-governance/2022-10-12/
LOCATION:GA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133653
CREATED:20220729T160742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T184236Z
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SUMMARY:Foundational & Strategic Fiscal Policy Development\, Implementation & Evaluation — Financial Management Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW for GCSA’s Financial Management Certification Program!  \nParticipants will receive a foundational policy framework and learn the basics of policy development\, implementation\, and evaluation. Policy topics include budget development\, budget amendments\, internal controls\, spending limits and approval requirements\, policy development and implementation best practices\, and effective policies. Participants will also understand how to align policies with mission and school culture\, how to align budgeting policy with strategic planning and forecasting\, how to mitigate risk through policy development\, how to update policies\, and how to monitor ongoing financial performance.
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/foundational-strategic-fiscal-policy-development-implementation-evaluation-financial-management-certification-program/2022-10-24/
LOCATION:GA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133653
CREATED:20220729T160742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T184236Z
UID:10000119-1666774800-1666789200@gacharters.org
SUMMARY:Foundational & Strategic Fiscal Policy Development\, Implementation & Evaluation — Financial Management Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW for GCSA’s Financial Management Certification Program!  \nParticipants will receive a foundational policy framework and learn the basics of policy development\, implementation\, and evaluation. Policy topics include budget development\, budget amendments\, internal controls\, spending limits and approval requirements\, policy development and implementation best practices\, and effective policies. Participants will also understand how to align policies with mission and school culture\, how to align budgeting policy with strategic planning and forecasting\, how to mitigate risk through policy development\, how to update policies\, and how to monitor ongoing financial performance.
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/foundational-strategic-fiscal-policy-development-implementation-evaluation-financial-management-certification-program/2022-10-26/
LOCATION:GA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133653
CREATED:20221031T043852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T043852Z
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SUMMARY:Georgia & Atlanta Charter Students Surpass Traditional Peers on the NAEP 
DESCRIPTION:On the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)\, Georgia charter fourth-grade students outperformed their traditional school peers by 8 points in math and 14 points in reading. Georgia’s charter eighth graders received a math score that was 4 points above traditional students and a reading score that was 8 points higher. Georgia’s Black students scored higher than their traditional peers in fourth-grade math (22 points)\, fourth-grade reading (23 points)\, eighth-grade math (11 points) and eighth-grade reading (10 points). \nStudents enrolled in a charter school in Atlanta Public Schools also surpassed the average scores of their traditional peers. District fourth graders outperformed their traditional peers by 10 points in math and 6 points in reading. Atlanta’s eighth graders received a math score that was 12 points higher and 8 points above traditional students. The district’s Black students scored above their peers in fourth-grade math (16 points)\, fourth-grade reading (13 points)\, eighth-grade math (11 points)\, and eighth-grade reading (10 points).  \n 
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/georgia-atlanta-charter-students-surpass-traditional-peers-on-the-naep/
LOCATION:GA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T000000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133653
CREATED:20220907T151804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T152019Z
UID:10000129-1667260800-1667260800@gacharters.org
SUMMARY:Board Boost - FY23 Digital Governance Series
DESCRIPTION:Subscribe now to our FY23 Digital Governance Training Series! The training series gets underway in September. Learn more. \nBOARD BOOSTS: Board Boost is a forum of 60-minute sessions\, where we tackle some of the most common governance challenges and explore critical topics\, such as succession planning\, onboarding\, academic oversight\, and effective school leader oversight.  During these sessions\, participants will engage with members of other boards to share solutions from the field during our facilitated discussions. During these sessions\, you will learn of best practices and receive resources you can use immediately to boost the effectiveness of your board. Subscribe now!
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/board-boost-digital-governance/2022-11-01/
LOCATION:GA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133653
CREATED:20220729T160837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T160837Z
UID:10000120-1667808000-1667840400@gacharters.org
SUMMARY:Procurement Policies & Practices • Payroll & Compensation Practices — Financial Management Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW for GCSA’s Financial Management Certification Program!  \nParticipants will learn best practices for the entire procurement cycle\, policy and regulatory implications\, the relationship between internal controls and procurement\, the RFP process\, and best practices. The course also reviews policies and procedures that allow for a sound bidding process. Additional topics include purchasing procedures\, billing systems\, contract negotiation and execution\, and vendor management. Participants will learn about payroll requirements and systems\, compensation models and salary scale creation\, payroll and compensation policy\, the Fair Labor Standards Act\, the W-2 process\, employee benefits\, the Teachers Retirement System of GA (TRS)\, payroll processing\, payroll taxes and remittances\, payroll deductions\, reporting and recording payroll\, internal controls related to payroll\, payroll resources\, and the benefits of having an HRIS.
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/procurement-policies-practices-payroll-compensation-practices-financial-management-certification-program/2022-11-07/
LOCATION:GA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T000000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133653
CREATED:20220907T151804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T152019Z
UID:10000130-1667952000-1667952000@gacharters.org
SUMMARY:Board Boost - FY23 Digital Governance Series
DESCRIPTION:Subscribe now to our FY23 Digital Governance Training Series! The training series gets underway in September. Learn more. \nBOARD BOOSTS: Board Boost is a forum of 60-minute sessions\, where we tackle some of the most common governance challenges and explore critical topics\, such as succession planning\, onboarding\, academic oversight\, and effective school leader oversight.  During these sessions\, participants will engage with members of other boards to share solutions from the field during our facilitated discussions. During these sessions\, you will learn of best practices and receive resources you can use immediately to boost the effectiveness of your board. Subscribe now!
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/board-boost-digital-governance/2022-11-09/
LOCATION:GA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133653
CREATED:20220729T160837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T160837Z
UID:10000121-1667980800-1668013200@gacharters.org
SUMMARY:Procurement Policies & Practices • Payroll & Compensation Practices — Financial Management Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW for GCSA’s Financial Management Certification Program!  \nParticipants will learn best practices for the entire procurement cycle\, policy and regulatory implications\, the relationship between internal controls and procurement\, the RFP process\, and best practices. The course also reviews policies and procedures that allow for a sound bidding process. Additional topics include purchasing procedures\, billing systems\, contract negotiation and execution\, and vendor management. Participants will learn about payroll requirements and systems\, compensation models and salary scale creation\, payroll and compensation policy\, the Fair Labor Standards Act\, the W-2 process\, employee benefits\, the Teachers Retirement System of GA (TRS)\, payroll processing\, payroll taxes and remittances\, payroll deductions\, reporting and recording payroll\, internal controls related to payroll\, payroll resources\, and the benefits of having an HRIS.
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/procurement-policies-practices-payroll-compensation-practices-financial-management-certification-program/2022-11-09/
LOCATION:GA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133653
CREATED:20220729T160925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T160925Z
UID:10000122-1668416400-1668416400@gacharters.org
SUMMARY:Internal Controls\, Legal Requirements & Best Practices • Effective Financial Oversight — Financial Management Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW for GCSA’s Financial Management Certification Program!  \nParticipants will learn to develop and maintain robust internal control structures\, systems\, and policies to ensure that sound fiscal management practices are in place. Topics include creating a culture of financial discipline\, segregation of duties\, grant management\, travel reimbursement practices\, procurement\, internal control reviews and sample testing\, policies and procedures\, risk management\, fraud detection\, and insurance. Participants will learn how to implement sound systems of financial oversight. Topics include effective board and finance committee management\, financial dashboard planning\, key financial reports and timing\, and fiduciary roles and responsibilities.
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/internal-controls-legal-requirements-best-practices-effective-financial-oversight-financial-management-certification-program/2022-11-14/
LOCATION:GA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133653
CREATED:20220729T160925Z
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SUMMARY:Internal Controls\, Legal Requirements & Best Practices • Effective Financial Oversight — Financial Management Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW for GCSA’s Financial Management Certification Program!  \nParticipants will learn to develop and maintain robust internal control structures\, systems\, and policies to ensure that sound fiscal management practices are in place. Topics include creating a culture of financial discipline\, segregation of duties\, grant management\, travel reimbursement practices\, procurement\, internal control reviews and sample testing\, policies and procedures\, risk management\, fraud detection\, and insurance. Participants will learn how to implement sound systems of financial oversight. Topics include effective board and finance committee management\, financial dashboard planning\, key financial reports and timing\, and fiduciary roles and responsibilities.
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/internal-controls-legal-requirements-best-practices-effective-financial-oversight-financial-management-certification-program/2022-11-16/
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SUMMARY:Board Boost - FY23 Digital Governance Series
DESCRIPTION:Subscribe now to our FY23 Digital Governance Training Series! The training series gets underway in September. Learn more. \nBOARD BOOSTS: Board Boost is a forum of 60-minute sessions\, where we tackle some of the most common governance challenges and explore critical topics\, such as succession planning\, onboarding\, academic oversight\, and effective school leader oversight.  During these sessions\, participants will engage with members of other boards to share solutions from the field during our facilitated discussions. During these sessions\, you will learn of best practices and receive resources you can use immediately to boost the effectiveness of your board. Subscribe now!
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/board-boost-digital-governance/2022-12-06/
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SUMMARY:Audit Preparation Best Practices — Financial Management Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW for GCSA’s Financial Management Certification Program!  \nParticipants will develop an understanding of the audit process and the audit preparation process. Content includes internal controls\, auditor selection\, internal audit\, financial reporting\, audit policy development\, common auditor requests\, and audit preparation calendar.
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/audit-preparation-best-practices-financial-management-certification-program/2022-12-12/
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SUMMARY:Board Boost - FY23 Digital Governance Series
DESCRIPTION:Subscribe now to our FY23 Digital Governance Training Series! The training series gets underway in September. Learn more. \nBOARD BOOSTS: Board Boost is a forum of 60-minute sessions\, where we tackle some of the most common governance challenges and explore critical topics\, such as succession planning\, onboarding\, academic oversight\, and effective school leader oversight.  During these sessions\, participants will engage with members of other boards to share solutions from the field during our facilitated discussions. During these sessions\, you will learn of best practices and receive resources you can use immediately to boost the effectiveness of your board. Subscribe now!
URL:https://gacharters.org/event/board-boost-digital-governance/2022-12-14/
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