School Business Matters - The Association of School Business Officials International

Today, fifty-four percent of the workforce is made up of women.  Additionally, people of color represent a rapidly growing sector of the working population. Join us for a discussion on inclusive leadership as we look at strategies to prepare us for the future workforce. Follow on Twitter:  @ASBOIntl @bamradionetwork @DrShirleyDavis  #schoolbusiness #leadership Dr. Shirley Davis is an accomplished corporate executive, global workforce management expert, a certified leadership coach, and a master of reinvention. She works with leaders at all levels and has worked in more than 30 countries on 5 continents and delivers more than 80 speeches a year. She brings a high-energy, high-content and high-value message to audiences all around the world. She has over 20 years of business experience in a variety of senior and executive leadership roles with Fortune 100 companies and served as the Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion and Workplace Strategies for the world’s largest HR membership association, the Society for Human Resource Management. Dr. Davis’ expertise lies in providing solutions and strategies for achieving leadership excellence and in building high performing and inclusive workplace cultures where all talent can thrive. She is the author of, Reinvent Yourself: Strategies for Achieving Success in Every Area of Your Life, and The Seat: How to Get Invited to the Table When You are Over-Performing and Undervalued.

Join us for a discussion on Academic return on investment - a  framework for implementing, managing and analyzing new school initiatives. Follow on Twitter: @TogaFinance @ASBOIntl @bamradionetwork #schoolbusiness #leadership Tim Hilker is the Assistant Superintendent for Business in the Saratoga Springs City School District. Hilker is on the Board of Directors for the New York State Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) and is also the president of the Capital Region ASBO Chapter.  Hilker was just honored in 2019 with the New York State Volunteer Service Award for his work as a School Business Leader. Dr. Joseph Greco is the Director of Budget and Program Integration at the Saratoga Springs City School District in upstate New York. Prior to joining the business office, Dr. Greco had worked 20 years in curriculum and instruction serving in such roles as high school science teacher, department head, high school and middle school administrators, and most recently as K-12 S.T.E.M. Curriculum Director. Dr. Greco has a Ph.D. Educational Administration and Policy Studies from the University at Albany.

The risks to students on social media are accelerating. Join us as we talk about how schools can be proactive about protecting our kids. Follow: @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl @MJohnston_ASBO @bamradionetwork #suptchat #satchat #edchat #LeadExcellence #edleaders Michael Johnston is the Associate Superintendent of Administrative Services for Clovis Unified School District. He has served on Clovis Unified’s leadership team for nearly 14 years. Michael has over 23 year’s experience in public education finances and management of school districts by working in school districts and county offices of education.

The current administration and U.S Secretary of Education usher in a new era in education priorities. Join our panel of national education leaders as we discuss education priorities and who will set them. Follow: @Eduflack @NASSP @AASAHQ @AASADan @NAEYC @RhianNAEYC @NASSPexec @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl @NAESP @Connelly_NAESP @bamradionetwork #suptchat #satchat #edchat #LeadExcellence #edleaders Daniel (Dan) Domenech is executive director of the American Association of School Administrators. JoAnne Bartoletti is the Executive Director of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Gail Connelly is Executive Director of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). John D. Musso is Executive Director of the Association of School Business Officials International. Rhian Evans Allvin is the CEO of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Patrick Riccards is chief communications and strategy officer for the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation and former local school board chairman.

Our guest walked into a job that involved sharing his position with two school districts. There were benefits and liabilities. Learn what worked and what did not. Follow: @JohnMusso @RPhelsenj @ASBOIntl Jason Helsen has served as Director of Finance for Reeths-Puffer Schools in Muskegon, MI for over six years. Jason is an active member in ASBO International as well as his state affiliate, Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO). He and wife Maria, a middle school teacher, live in Muskegon, MI with their three young children.

The needs and uses of school security systems have evolved. New technology and new laws make this a good time to review your systems. Follow: @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl Brian Moore is supervisor of public safety for Red Clay School District in Wilmington, Delaware. Brian served in public safety for 15 years and has logged in countless hours as a volunteer firefighter. He also has served as the chair of ASBO's School Facilities Committee and is the chair of ASBO's Editorial Advisory Committee.

Ethical procurement practices are essential to schools on many levels. Breaches can lead to waste of limited financial resources and a loss of trust among stakeholders.Join us as we review best practices. Kim Bauer is purchasing director of Norman Public Schools ISD2009 in Norman, OK, and has been at her present position for eight years. She has been in the procurement profession in federal government, county government, and private business for a total of almost 30 years.

In this segment, we look at the some of the ways not having a succession plan can hurt your school or school district. Follow: @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl Marvin Dereef, Jr. has spent nearly 14 years in accounting and financial management roles. He is currently the Executive Director of Budget Services for Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, GA, which is the fourth-largest school system in Georgia and has over $1 billion total budget. He is a certified administrator of school finance and operations (SFO).

In this segment, our guest provides an introduction to data management tools including benchmarks and dashboards. Follow: @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl @MaryCDeLai Mary Delai is in her tenth year as Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Administration at Reading Public Schools. She is currently president of the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials (M

Our guest has thrown himself into fast changing unpredictable situations that required exceptional decision-making skills. Many of the skills are the same required to be an effective 21st century education leader. Follow: @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl @mattmcfadyen Matt McFadyen is a record breaking polar adventurer, sailor and rower who for the last decade has been part of and lead teams to some of the most extreme environments on the planet. Matt works as a professional speaker and leadership consultant working with fortune 500 companies around the globe to align inspire and engage teams. Originally heralding from Sydney Australia Matt is now based in NYC.

Our guest says shares science-based keys to creating a more positive school environment. Learn why any room is controlled by the most "expressive" and how understanding this can help you change school culture. Follow: @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl Michelle Gielan, Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research, researches the science of positive communication and how to use it to fuel success. Michelle is a Partner at GoodThink, a positive psychology consulting firm, and she holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology. Michelle is an Executive Producer of “The Happiness Advantage” Special on PBS, and she formerly served as the anchor of two national newscasts at CBS News. Her research and advice have received attention from Forbes, USA Today, CNN, FOX and NPR.

Misuse of school funds is a significant problem that impacts district budgets across the nation. In this segment, we look at how to detect and prevent fraud and abuse of school funds. Follow: @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl Karin Smith has over 15 years of experience in school district leadership. As a consulting manager with Heinfeld & Meech, Karin is able to share her school finance expertise with school districts across Arizona and in other states. Before joining H&M in 2011, Karin served as CFO at Kyrene Elementary School District in Tempe, Arizona.

We understand that education is a calling, but how do you determine if you are doing too much and your life is out of balance? More important how can you restore the balance? @johnmusso @asbointl @bamradionetwork Tim Peraino is Director of Facilities & Purchasing for Kent Intermediate School District in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tim has a Masters of Science in Education and is a Certified Facilities Director through the Michigan Business Officials. Stephanie Weese is Director of Fiscal Services for Kent Intermediate School District in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Stephanie is a Certified Financial Officer through the Michigan School Business Officials.

Accidents and incidents can be avoided. Preventing accidents has multiple benefits to schools districts. In this segment we cover highlight from a popular session on this topic. @johnmusso @asbointl @bamradionetwork Tom Wohlleber is the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services for the Middleton-CrossPlainsAreaSchool District in Middleton, Wisconsin. He has been the recipient of WASBO's two highest honors, the Wallace E. Zastrow Award and Wisconsin SchoolBusiness Official of the Year. In 2010, Tom was awarded the Distinguished Professional Eagle Award from the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International.

Our guest today walks us through the latest implementation issues around the new health care act - including viable and risky approaches and traps to avoid. @johnmusso @asbointl @dbein @bamradionetwork David Bein is the chief fiscal officer at East Maine School District 63. He is a certified Chief School Business Official, currently serving on the Board of Directors for Illinois ASBO. Twitter ID is @dbein

Some of the critical deadlines mandated by the Affordable Health Care Act are rapidly approaching. There are many implications for school administrators, school leaders and school business officials. In this segment we invite one of the most informed expert on the new law to walk us through the basics you need to know. @johnmusso @asbointl @bamradionetwork Susan Relland is a Vice President of American Fidelity Assurance Company. One of her primary responsibilities is creating Health Care Reform educational resources for customers and monitoring developments in the law. Previously, Susan was an employee benefits attorney with the law firm of Miller & Chevalier in Washington, D.C. and was actively involved in the Health Care Reform legislative debate.

For a myriad of reasons, the role of the school business manager is changing. Collaboration and consolidation is becoming more essential. Our guest shares a hers story about a radical restructuring implemented in her school district and how it was done. @johnmusso @asbointl @bamradionetwork Stephanie Weese is the Director-Fiscal Services at Kent Intermediate School District located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is her sixth year at Kent ISD, with ten years in School Business.

Today making budget presentations are more challenging than ever. Our guests say that part of the key to doing it well is managing the communication chain and linking numbers and narratives. Learn how... @johnmusso @asbointl @bamradionetwork Ramona Thurman has 18 years of experience in governmental and school finance and budget. Ramona currently serves as the Director of Budgeting for Atlanta Public Schools in Atlanta, GA. Marvin Dereef Jr, has spent nearly 14 years in accounting and financial management roles. He is currently the Executive Director of Budget Services for Fulton County Schools in Atlanta Georgia, which is the fourth largest school system in Georgia and has over $1 billion total budget. He is a certified administrator of school finance and operations (SFO).

Budgets have been cut, but the legal and social mandate to serve special needs students remains. How are school districts managing this dilemma? Our guest provides insight into how this problem is being managed in the trenches. David J. Peterson, Ed. D. J.D., Superintendent of Scottsdale Unified School District in Arizona. David is a very popular presenter at the Association of School Business Officials annual conferences. His legal training make him a highly sought after speaker at these events.

The push to ramp up the use of technology in education is running into infrastructure and financial limitations. In this segment we explore the challenges and how some school business officials are surmounting the hurdles. As the senior business and finance executive of the Litchfield School District since 2004, Stephen F. Martin, RSBA. is responsible for managing the business, finance, risk management, technology, food service, transportation, and building & grounds operations. Since 2004, he has significantly increased the use of technology in the district’s operations. Steve was named the 2012 New Hampshire School Business Official of the Year.

More often than not a crisis is unexpected and leaves little time for planning. This is why developing a crisis communications plan in advance is critical. In this segment we discuss the basics you need to know to plan ahead and be prepared and cool during a school crisis. As a former Emmy Award-winning Reporter, Anchor, Executive Producer, and Paris Correspondent for the United Stations Radio Network, Candace Belair is an expert in presentation skills training, media skills and crisis communications

In recent years rising health care cost are impacting employer and employees. Expert are predicting that health care costs are still going to rise in the next several years. Health Reimbursement Arrangements can help you manage these costs. Learn more... Larry Stein of Retirement Plan Services of America, Inc., has worked with America's educational institutions for 38 years, helping to develop and implement retirement related programs designed specifically for the public sector employee.

Severe budget deficits with no end in sight is the new reality for most school business officials. In this segment we talk about radical strategies being considered and pursued by school business officials to survive this budget crisis. Timothy (Tim) J. Shrom has served the past 30 years as the Chief Business Official at the Solanco School District in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. He has served as President of the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO). Dr. William T. Hartman is a Professor in the Educational Leadership Program in the College of Education at Pennsylvania State University.

The health care mandate is being legally challenged and has made it to the U.S. Supreme Court. Many school districts are taking a wait and see posture. However, the law requires a number of actions by school business officials that may be difficult meet at the last minute. Since the law includes fines and punishments for noncompliance we asked two experts to provide guidance on how to best deal with the current uncertainty.

Savvy school business officials have already cut school budgets to the bone. But these financial times are requiring more radical strategies for cost containment. Our guest today has helped many school districts develop these radical cost-cuttings plans and shares his insights on today's program.

The unprecedented federal investment in education through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is raising questions about the proper role of the federal government in local education policy. In this segment, four of our educational leaders share their views.

School districts leaders are being forced to make some very tough choices to manage the fiscal crisis. Ultimately their decisions impact class sizes educational outcomes and historical compensation structures. This segment reviews some of the creative solutions being employed.

Krueger shares five strategies and a three tactics which allow you to leverage ARRA funds to get more while spending less. Keith explains how to focus on value and align your spending with the educational mission.

Charles P. Rose , the general counsel for the Department of Education, talked with us about the special role of school business officials in tracking uses of ARRA funds, discretionary funds and school turnaround strategies.

Patricia Guard from the U.S Department of Education discusses strategies for using funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to get the most bang for the buck while avoiding potential liabilities for misuse.