Business Connections: Our Schools

Our Schools: The Budget Challenge We All Share

How do our schools make tough budget decisions? Now’s your chance to find out.

This year’s Our Schools event puts you in the driver’s seat with “The Budget Challenge We All Share.” Instead of simply hearing about school funding, you’ll experience the trade-offs districts face every day.

What to Expect

• Panel Briefing: Superintendents from Central Valley, East Valley, West Valley, and Freeman School Districts will share quick insights into their budgets and top challenges.
• Interactive Budget Challenge: Work in small groups to allocate limited funds, make difficult choices, and see how financial decisions impact our schools.
• Advocacy Toolkit: Leave with practical tools to support sustainable solutions and advocate for Spokane Valley schools.

This isn’t just about understanding the problem—it’s about being part of the solution. You’ll gain first-hand experience in how school budgets are decided and walk away with knowledge to make a real impact.