Building School Budgets With Census Data: Enrollment Forecasts, Service Projections, and Tax Base Analysis

Description

Education leaders face mounting pressure to stretch every budget dollar while communities grow more cautious about tax increases, and relying solely on internal district data can leave schools reacting to change instead of planning strategically. This webinar shows how annually updated Census data can forecast enrollment 3–5 years ahead, anticipate shifts in special populations, and assess the true strength of the local tax base before proposing increases. Participants will gain practical, data-driven strategies to build stronger budgets, confidently justify decisions, and turn challenging budget conversations into opportunities for transparency and trust.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

Presenter: Dr. Amy Brombos 

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