MCSA School Finance Academy for New School Leaders

Powered by MASA and MoASBO

Participants will gain practical, real-world knowledge in:

• Missouri school finance and fund accounting
• Budget development and financial planning
• Financial reporting and compliance
• Cash flow and fund balance monitoring
• District financial decision-making

There is no cost to participate in this School Finance Academy.

2026-27 Academy Schedule 

Participants will learn directly from experienced Missouri school finance leaders and practitioners through a combination of in-person sessions, virtual cohort meetings, and conference learning opportunities.

• July 22, 2026 — In-Person| Jefferson City | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• September 15, 2026 — In-Person | Jefferson City | 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
• October 28, 2026 — Zoom Cohort Session | Time TBD
• November 3, 2026 — In-Person | Jefferson City  | 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
• December 9, 2026 — Zoom Cohort Session | Time TBD
• January 13, 2027 — Zoom Cohort Session | Time TBD
• February 10, 2027 — Zoom Cohort Session | Time TBD
• March 9, 2027 — In-Person | Jefferson City | 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
• March 17, 2027 — In-Person | MASA Spring Conference Pre-Conference Session
• April 25, 2027 — In-Person | MoASBO Spring Conference Pre-Conference Session
• May 12, 2027 — Zoom Cohort Session | Time TBD

_{All academy resources and recorded sessions will also be made available to participants throughout the year.}