School Business Insider The Hidden Budget Pressure: Skilled Trades and School Operations
Skilled trades are no longer just an operational concern — they’re a strategic budget issue.
In this episode of School Business Insider, host John Brucato is joined by Chuck Luchen, retired National Strategic Account Director at Staples Business, to discuss why skilled trades must be part of school districts’ financial planning for 2026–2027.
Based on Chuck’s School Business Now article, the conversation explores workforce shortages, rising costs, deferred maintenance risks, and how school business officials can proactively budget and plan for facilities and operations needs.
This episode offers timely insights for SBOs looking to align workforce realities with long-term financial sustainability.
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