Group attendees will learn how to creatively think outside of the box to maintain and expand quality instructional programs through innovative measures. Participants will learn how partnerships with local universities can offer courses and services that could not normally be funded through the school budget, share services with other school districts and the municipality, utilize local businesses and corporations to fund purchase of equipment and supplies, and offer grants and scholarships, and create job descriptions that offer efficiencies and cost savings. The Clark Public School District in Union County, while committed to increasing the budget only three tax points per year (less than 1% growth), has recently been honored on the College Board's AP Achievement List in March, been cited as one of America's Best High Schools by Newsweek Magazine in 2010, and listed as the 24th best place to place to live in New Jersey By New Jersey Magazine this past Spring.