December 22, 2024

NCSD recognized for excellence in budget presentation

The Newton Community School District was presented with a Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for exceptional quality in the presentation of the FY2021-22 school budget. From left: Tim Bloom (director of business services), Debbie Swank (accounting), and Lorraine Bricker (payroll) who were recognized for their efforts. (Submitted Photo)

The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has recognized the Newton Community School District for excellence in budget presentation with the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for the 2021–22 budget year.

ASBO International’s MBA and Pathway to the MBA promote and recognize best budget presentation practices in school districts. Participants submit their applications and budget documents to a panel of school financial professionals who review the materials for compliance with the MBA Criteria Checklist and other requirements and provide expert feedback that districts can use to improve their budget documents.

Districts that successfully demonstrate they have met the necessary program requirements may earn either the MBA or Pathway to the MBA (Pathway). Pathway is an introductory program that allows districts to ease into full MBA compliance.