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Budgeting Education: Comprehensive Guide and Best Practices for Schools
Budgeting education is probably the most labor-intensive and important project a school district's business office undertakes. The school budget is not just a fiscal planning document or an expense tracking tool but a tangible deliverable of the ...
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School Finance Management: Your Guide to K-12 Finances
Funding for K-12 schools has faced financial challenges for decades. Federal funding for US schools was on a steady decline when the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 was implemented. Even with an infusion of billions of dollars, ...
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School Concession Stand Menu Guide - 119 Ideas & Free Template Included!
School concession stands play a crucial role in supporting events and fundraising efforts for schools. These stands offer snacks and beverages during sports games, school plays and community gatherings. In this article, we’ll explore how concession ...
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The Top 21 Back to School Event Ideas for 2025
Going back to school can be a time for both excitement and anxiety for students, so it’s a great idea to have a list of back-to-school event ideas you can use to kick the year off right. At the start of the school year, school community activities ...
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Top Catholic School Fundraiser Ideas + Template, Tips & Guides
Catholic schools rely heavily on fundraisers, such as special events and concession stands, to support their educational programs, student services and facilities. With financial pressures growing, these school fundraisers play a crucial role in ...
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Free Private School Tuition Increase Letter [Template, Bot + Expert Guide]
Private school tuition increases can be a common challenge for families—especially in uncertain economic times. However, understanding how to communicate about them can make the process less contentious and enable understanding.
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How to Create a School Lunch Menu [Free Templates Included]
Crafting a school lunch menu isn’t simply about providing meals to students—it’s about offering a nutritious lunch for students so they can excel at school, maintain their energy, and keep their brains and bodies healthy. A balanced school lunch ...
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Guide & Food Safety Checklist for Schools – Free Download Included
Ensuring the safety of school lunches is a top priority—especially when protecting students and staff from potential health risks.
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17 Free School Lunch Menu Templates + 5 More Free Tools
Access the School Lunch Menu Template You’ve Been Looking For! It’s our mission to help schools choose different types of school lunch menu templates based on their needs. Weekly planners help plan school meals for each day of the week, while ...
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Private School Fundraising Ideas That Work—Proven by Schools Like Yours
Private and independent schools need fundraising to ensure students receive a top education and have access to the resources they need to thrive in an educational environment. To be truly effective and make enough money to support the school, ...
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How to Handle Food Allergies in Schools – Free Tools to Avoid a Disaster
Food allergies have become a major concern in both public and private schools. Presently, there are approximately one in 13 children affected by food allergies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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