WACA 2025

This workshop offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing Associated Student Body (ASB) budgets. Participants will learn the essentials of budgeting, from defining its purpose to navigating approval processes and adhering to compliance standards. The session emphasizes the importance of collaboration between students, advisers, and administrators, while addressing common challenges such as limited involvement, misconceptions, and turnover in key roles. Attendees will explore strategies for creating effective budgets, anticipating needs, and fostering educational value through ASB involvement. Practical tips and tools, including contingency planning and coordination with booster clubs, will ensure participants leave equipped to build and sustain successful financial systems for their schools.