District 212 recognized for excellence in school budget

The Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International has awarded Leyden High School District 212 the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for excellence in budget presentation.

The association notes that the district has been participating in the MGA program for four years, a reflection of the district's commitment to fiscal integrity. "The MBA serves as a gold-star designation and promotes continuous improvement-reasons districts apply year after year," says ASBO International Executive Director John Musso.

The MBA program promotes and recognizes excellence in school budget presentation and enhances school business officials' skills in developing, analyzing, and presenting a school system budget. After a rigorous review by professional auditors, the award is conferred only on school districts that have met or exceeded the program's stringent criteria.

"We are incredibly proud of the work our fiscal services team does as responsible stewards of the community's resources," says Nick Polyak, District 212 Superintendent. "This award is a reflection of the team and of the work they do every day in support of our students and our community. It celebrates all of their efforts."

This is the 13th consecutive year Voya Financial, Inc. has sponsored the MBA program. The corporation is composed of retirement, investment and insurance companies that serve the financial needs of approximately 13 million individual and institutional customers in the United States.

Founded in 1910, ASBO International is a professional organization of 5,000 members that provides programs and services to promote the highest standards of school business management practices, professional growth, and the effective use of education resources.