Stretched Podcast: Transparency, Trust, and Finances

Stretched
Episode 10: Transparency, Trust, and Finances

In this episode of the Stretched podcast, Jonathan Kassa shares his journey as a school board member and executive director of Zero Now, emphasizing the importance of school safety and effective facilities management. He discusses the challenges of public education, including funding, infrastructure, and community engagement. Kassa highlights the need for transparency and trust in school governance, advocating for data-driven decision-making and the integration of safety measures into educational planning. The discussion also touches on the significance of educating school leaders about capital planning and the necessity of prioritizing student needs in all decisions.

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Stretched, a podcast hosted by David Sturtz of Sturtz and Co. and Mary Filardo of the 21st Century School Fund and the National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI), takes listeners inside the real challenges and possibilities in designing and operating our nation’s public schools.