AI Budgeting: Crunching Numbers at the Speed of Thought

©  Mary Ellen Normen, January 2025

(Originally presented at AASA’s first-ever AI Super Summit 1.0 (2025) for the Business & Operations Track.)

Imagine predicting your district’s budget needs with near-perfect accuracy. Sound impossible? Welcome to the cutting edge of AI in school finance! In this dynamic workshop, we’ll dive into the world of AI budgeting tools, exploring their potential to revolutionize how we manage district finances. By the end, you’ll have concrete strategies for evaluating and integrating AI tools in your district’s budgeting process.

Attendees explored AI budgeting tools and learned concrete strategies for evaluating and integrating these tools in their own district’s budgeting processes. By the end of the session, participants will gain a clear understanding of how AI can improve budget predictions and enhance financial decision-making for school districts.

Example: Participants will receive a step-by-step guide on implementing an AI budgeting model, which includes identifying key financial indicators, data integration, and interpreting AI-generated insights to support strategic budget adjustments.

Business & Operations Track: Turn complex district operations into streamlined, efficient processes to support budget forecasting, operational efficiency, and resource allocation.