Five Star District wins Meritorious Budget Award

Association of School Business Officials International awards Adams 12 Five Star Schools with Meritorious Budget Award for fiscal year 2024-2025.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools has been notified by the Association of School Business Officials International that the Five Star District has been awarded the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for excellence in the preparation and issuance of the budget for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

The Five Star District’s Budget Department was responsible for building an award-winning budget that was presented as accessible and accurate to build trust and clearly communicate with the community. By applying for the MBA, the Budget Department promoted the District’s:

• Skills in developing an effective budget presentation
• Compliance with clear budget presentation guidelines
• Commitment to the community through a reader-friendly budget document
• Adherence to nationally recognized budget presentation standards

Congratulations to Bobby Stegmueller, Stephanie Iwanski, Kayla Thorne, Jarvis Walker, Paula Zoanni from the Budget Department for this award and their commitment to elevating student success in the Five Star District.

Read the full press release below:

Reston, VA – September 18, 2024 – The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) proudly recognizes Adams 12 Five Star Schools for excellence in budget presentation with the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for fiscal year 2024–2025.
 
ASBO International’s MBA and introductory Pathway to the MBA programs promote and recognize excellence in school budget presentation. Program participation enhances school business officials’ skills in developing, analyzing, and presenting a school system budget. Participants submit their 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 meet the stringent 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.
 
“Presenting a budget that is both accessible and accurate is crucial for school districts to clearly communicate and build trust with their communities,” explains Jim Rowan, CAE, SFO, ASBO International Executive Director. “The Meritorious Budget Award program provides districts with the resources and tools to do just that, and the districts that receive the award are recognized for their commitment to upholding nationally recognized budget presentation standards.”

Learn more about the program on the Association of School Business Officials International website: https://asbointl.org/MBA