Empowering Districts Through Smart Finance

Build confidence in managing district finances with our hands-on Budget Notebook System and revenue projection training — developed by experienced superintendents.

Empowering Districts Through Smart Finance

Essential Skills for Education Leaders

Unlock the foundational and advanced skills every education leader needs to navigate school finance confidently.

Master the TEA Summary of Finance and State Revenue Template

Locate and Collect Resources for Revenue Projection & Budget Development

Organize and Maintain Budget Notebooks with Key Data Elements

Understand Local & State Property Values and Tax Rate Adoption

Schedule and Conduct Regular Revenue Projection Reviews

Training Levels

Level 1 — Foundations

Foundations

5 Virtual Sessions

Ongoing Phone and Email Support

Level 2 — Applied Guidance

Applied Guidance

Includes Level I Elements

2 Onsite Visits

Notebook Review and Resource Assistance

Interactive Discussion and Q&A

Level 3 — Personalized Support

Personalized Support

Includes Level II Elements

Individualized Assessments

Revenue Template Assistance Every 6 Weeks

Meet the Experts Behind Budget Notebook

With over 68 years of combined experience in education, Mark Keahey and Allen Garner bring a deep understanding of school leadership and finance. As former public school superintendents and lifelong educators, we’ve dedicated our careers to helping districts achieve operational excellence.

Through our work with district leaders, we recognized a growing need for practical guidance for new and aspiring superintendents, CFOs, and business managers seeking a strong foundation in school finance.

Our Budget Notebook System delivers hands-on, easy-to-follow training that simplifies financial management and empowers leaders to make informed, confident decisions.

Our mission: To empower the next generation of education leaders with the knowledge, structure, and confidence to manage school finances effectively and sustainably.

Meet the Experts Behind Budget Notebook
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Reach Out for More Details

Allen Garner - +1-936-635-3130

Mark Keahey - +1-903-348-3993

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