GATA 101 for LEAs

State and federal agencies allocated billions of dollars in grant funds to assist Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in navigating competing priorities for health, safety and education services. Gain an understanding of the process from start to finish with the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA).

By Kristopher R. Pickford

The Final Word

Asst. Superintendent for Business Services, CSBO

Adlai E. Stevenson HSD 125

Sean’s role as a school business official is to effectively manage the balance between the financial obligation on taxpayers and operational needs of the organization to ensure success for every student. Sean believes that even though the business office is not in the classroom and they do not work directly with students, they are still a very important part of the process.