Kathryn Blackman

Kathryn Blackman has 35 years’ experience in New York public school finance. She is currently providing consultation services related to school finance for several districts across NYS. She was formerly the Controller of the Broome Tioga BOCES Central Business Office (2013 to 2024), Immediately prior to her Controller position Kathryn worked 19 years as the School Business Official in Chenango Forks Central Schools (1995-2013), and again prior, 10 years as an external auditor. The BOCES CBO oversees the finances of 15 component school districts. This unique background and perspective has given her insights how different districts develop and administer school budgets and cost controls. Her specialty is assisting school districts with long range planning.

Ms. Blackman has served as an Adjunct Professor in the Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership Program at SUNY Binghamton. Ms. Blackman presents fiscal issues and considerations to regional Boards of Education. She regularly conducts training sessions for administrators on school finance, expenditure control, program budgeting.