FY23 A.I. Making School Finance Understandable

Recorded On: 05/17/2023

Are you having difficulty getting teachers, staff, the public and even your board of education to understand the basics of school finance, much less more complicated finance topics? Explore how to avoid finance jargon and explain school finance in terms anyone can understand. Learn proven design and presentation techniques that will help convey your message. Clear examples and references will be presented that will engage your district’s staff and community in meaningful dialogue about school finance.

John Hutchison

Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

Olathe Public Schools (Kansas)

John Hutchison is the current President of ASBO International, the Executive Director of Kansas ASBO and the Chief Financial Officer of Olathe (Oh-Lay-Tha) Public Schools, located in Olathe, Kansas, a 30,000-student district in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Prior to joining Olathe in 2007, John held school financial administration positions at two other districts in the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area. This is John’s 31^st year in education. John holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from Saint Louis University and is both a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO). John is passionate about leadership development and simplifying the world of school finance. John and his wife Gina have two daughters, both teachers, a son, and two grandsons.

Daniel Gale (Moderator)

Director of Finance and Operations

Hudson Public Schools

Daniel Gale has been in school finance since 2008 and has worked in Worcester, Clinton, Grafton, and now Hudson. He graduated from Bucknell University with a major in Business Mgmt and from Clark University with a Master in Public Administration, and also completed the MASBO licensure program. Daniel is currently on the Board of Directors of MASBO. He enjoys professional development and collaborating with colleagues. When not in the office, he enjoys playing all sports, especially golf, with friends and with his son.