In this Episode, Bob talks with Tim Wald, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations for White Bear Lake Area Schools in Minnesota. Tim talks about how his team moved from planning to implementation with regard to both facilities and programming in White Bear Lake area schools. He talks about the decision- making process when balancing between facilities and maintenance, and his experience leading a successful referendum for the district's facilities and programming changes. Communication and public involvement were key factors in the success of the project, which was faced with challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Tim discusses the challenges, successes, and lessons learned from the project, including the importance of community engagement, strategic planning, and leveraging best value in contracting processes.

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