Budgets are tight, costs are rising, and schools are expected to do more with less. But what if the challenge isn’t just about money, but how it’s used?

In this episode of This Educational Life, host Mariah Presley, Education and Industry Partnerships Leader at Trane, sits down with Dr. Curtis Chesick, Assistant Superintendent of Operations at Ozark Public Schools, to discuss how his district tackled funding challenges head-on. From leveraging federal incentives to creative budgeting strategies, Curtis shares how Ozark transformed aging buildings, optimized energy efficiency, and unlocked unexpected savings, all without breaking the bank.

In this episode, we explore:

🔹 How can schools make the most of limited funding?

🔹 What innovative solutions are helping districts cut costs?

🔹 How does energy efficiency impact both budgets and student learning?

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