SBO Perspectives: Recent Episodes
Jack R. Mitchell & John J. Brucato
A brief, weekly conversation about the insights, highlights & challenges of public education as told by school business officials and industry experts.
Tricia Schock, CFO of the NCESD in Washington, elaborates on how SBOs can employ AI for budgeting, forecasting, training and a plethora of other daily uses.
Sarah Foster, School Medicaid Program Manager, NW Regional ESD, covers the costs of physical, mental, and behavioral health services through Medicaid for schools, along with strategies to streamline billings and minimize the challenges presented towards optimizing them.
Directors, Emily Lewis & Jess Vento, from Lease Crunch discuss how they work with school districts nationwide on their GASB 87 & 96 compliance, the role of automation and its impact on reporting, and future company innovations like Document Interrogation.
Dr. Sam Mormando, Directory of Technology, Garnet Valley SD, and Founder of Edvative Learning, discusses strategic implementation, predictive analytics, and ethical considerations for AI in schools.
Joe Annotti, SVP for TRC, discusses clean transportation solutions, seregulation, funding strategies along with challenges and insights.
Joshua Peach, Inspirational Speaker, Podcaster and Author of “Be Au Sm”, speaks about the unsung heroes of education, life’s impact and challenges, and how you should utilize G.R.A.C.E. on your journey of personal growth.
Renowned Financial Aid Consultant, Howard Freeman, speaks to the intangibles surrounding financial aid, it’s affordability, the questions you should be asking, and some of strategies you should be making from his book “Making College Happen”.
Dr. Marguerite Roza, Research Professor and Director of the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University, elaborates on how districts should reduce their labor costs because of declining enrollment, and why it is more important now than ever to eradicate outdated CBAs with seniority, LIFO, etc — and really rethink those viable reduction strategies to help supersize academic growth and not shrink it.
Listen in to special live audio from ASBO International’s Leadership Forum, along with a recap of conference highlights such as EQ and strategies for leadership.
Jason Hiruo, Director of ACES International (Advocacy Commitment Excellence Service), discusses AESA and it’s global impact, the challenges of implementing vocational training programs, and international collaborations.
Jeff Melendez, Founder & CEO of Zeal Ed Group, breaks down the true key component to student performance and provides awareness surrounding what we need to do to keep our schools safe in today’s world.
Brett Carruthers, NYSIR Director of Risk Management, talks about evolving risk assessment methodologies, the impact of climate change, the role of technology, current threats to school districts, and the future of risk management.
Dr. Susan Enfield, former Washington State Superintendent of the Year and National Superintendent of the Year, and now Executive Director of the Network of Distinguished Educators, discusses trends in school district communications, strategies with technology and financial literacy, and overall how to enhance collaboration.
Aaron Huff, Principal of Bosse HS in Evansville, Indiana, speaks to his three prong approach to working with all stakeholders involved in schools.
Dr. Tracy Baynes, Founder and President of STEP: Student Expedition Program in Arizona, speaks to her work towards transforming college access and the importance of investing in public education for the future of our youth.
Kelsey Soltysiak, Communications Director with the NWRESD, speaks to innovations in communication, navigating digital challenges, and fostering collaboration while building connections.
Charles M. Russo, Ph.D., 3CI, 3CIA, experienced academic leader and expert on school safety, discusses how schools can stay ahead of emerging risks and best prepare themselves through technology and policy implementation.
In this special episode, Mark Velez, Production Manager with Tyler Technologies, shares how their system capabilities can improve user experience, integrate with other platforms, and efficiently enhance your business operations.
Nathan Roedel, SFO, SNS, Executive Director of Nutrition Services/OCNC of the Hillsboro School District, innovative meals, challenges and adapting your child nutrition program.
Sharie Lewis, CPA, Director of Business Services & Operations, at the Parkrose School District in Oregon, provides her post-election perspective on potential future updates to education.
Dr. Stevie Dawn Carter, Extraordinary Leadership Coach, discusses delegation, relationships, EI, diversity and other key lessons to overcome imposter syndrome, setbacks, and many other challenges of leadership.
Nationally recognized Superintendent of Topeka Public Schools in Kansas, Dr. Tiffany Anderson, delivers a powerful message for all from her book, “Building Parent Capacity”.
Paige Johnson, Microsoft VP of Education, and industry expert, discusses the current professional norms and intricacies of AI utilization in the office as well as the classroom.
2024 National Teacher of the Year, Missy Testerman, speaks to her passion as an ESL teacher in rural Tennessee, and reminds us all of why we do what we do as SBOs.
Freshly annointed Eagle Award winner, Mary Ellen Normen, newly retired SBO from Massachusetts and now consultant, discusses AI, how to market for hiring and to be in the know.
Have you ever considered working for a school district? Listen to Eagle award winner & Fulton County Schools CFO, Marvin Dereef’s “Reef Theory”, and become a part of the next generation of leaders.
Sarah Viera, WASBO President and Executive Director of Business Services & Operations at Mequon-Thiensville School District in Wisconsin, speaks to beginning as an SBO and getting through those first three years.
Gail Libby, School Administrator for Morris Hills Regional School District and Immediate Past-President for New Jersey ASBO, discusses school business in her state and vitally reaching out to others.
Founder & Creator of SBO Perspectives, Dr. Jack R Mitchell, is interviewed by co-host, Tera VanDyke, about his path to ASBO NY Presidency, along with a little Back-to-School talk, and all challenges faced.
Stephanie L. Wesse, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, from the Livingston ESA in Michigan, touches on critical topics like SBO support, practical PD, and networking as MSBO President.
John Morstead, SFO, CRSM, Executive Director of Finance & Operations for Osseo Area Schools in Minnesota, talks about how networking is paramount to quell "drinking from the firehose" and how legislatures have good intent but need more context.
Jeff Swartzentruber, SBO for Mid-Prarie CSD in Iowa, discusses how the dynamics of school business are changing and how the "game" is played inside the Field of Dreams.
Charles Warren, CFO of Fort Smith Schools in Arkansas, delivers sage advice for SBOs early on in their careers.
ASBO International Director, Lynn Knight, Business Manager from Nekoosa, WI, addresses her candidacy for VP.
What distinguishes charter schools from public schools? A 15-year charter financial executive gives a wide perspective of funding, issues, and the charter network.
After an almost two year encore on the podcast, Bo Charlton, Director of Finance & Operations at the Cashmere School District in Washington, relays his support & his juggling act after a couple of years in school business.
Laura Nord, Senior Director with Allovue (PowerSchool), discusses how to compliment your financial software to allocate and manage more efficiently and equitably.
Newly sworn incoming President of Illinois ASBO and Assistant Superintendent for Business, Tamara Mitchell (Joliet Schools 86), discusses the significance of her role and what’s ahead for next year.
Dimitris Bantileskas, Partner at accounting firm Nawrocki Smith, covers all the latest with school audits.
Robyn Parsons, a Business Manager in Canada, talks school business, a business venture, and a memory mission.
Mentor & Coach, Dr. Larry Aronstein, walks through how to get your SBO dream leadership job.
The one-person SBO show may no longer be practical or even applicable. Instead of spinning your wheels - achieve financial excellence and present more transparent budgets. David Misasi with ClearGov discusses how to put budgeting, forecasting & presenting all in one.
Dr. Ryan Carpenter, Superintendent of Estacada Schools, provides the blueprint to be a premier school district and operate at a very high level by evaluating ROI and “Rounding”.
“You either pay more people, or pay people more”. An insightful discussion with an SBO who’s mom was also an SBO.
CEO & Founder of Zeal-Ed, Jeff Melendez, discusses customized consulting for school districts.
A former SBO and ASBO International Board member, and now Superintendent, Dr. Susan Harkin, speaks to the relationship between the Superintendent and the SBO along with how important ASBO can be and has been in her career.
An informative and detailed conversation with an expert, detailing how schools should go about their security planning.
A heralded Lifetouch exec, Nathan Pierce, speaks on what an SBO and vendor partnership should look like.
Strikes are becoming more commonplace. Yet a little empathy and understanding, can sometimes be all that it takes to settle.
Jason A. Goudie, former CPA for a Big Five firm and CFO for major casinos, now CFO of Nevada’s Clark County School District, the fifth largest in the US — speaks to the challenges of funding, teacher shortages and the concept of workforce changes.
This introductory episode provides a glimpse of what’s to come along with the inside of who the new co-host is and what are her interests, background/experience and overall outlook for SBO Perspectives.
From private to public to High Education, Jen Coggin, Director Of Business, Campus Planning, Design and Construction at Stony Brook University has done it all! Hear her story of how she moved to different business official roles and how there are more similarities than you’d think!
It’s bittersweet, but John is going to be leaving SBO Perspectives to take on some new podcasting opportunities! Stay subscribed for more great SBO Perspectives content!
Can you believe we are already to our annual Friends of the Pod episode? We can’t either! Today we have David Bein and Leslie Peterson to give us a glimpse at what it’s like to be at the end of your career and into retirement!
What happens when the teachers stop teaching? Strikes have major impacts on school districts and those ripple effects extend to the business office. Juhno Chang, Senior Budget Manager at Portland Public Schools, just recently had a teacher strike and he gives us the behind the scenes view of what a school district must do to keep negotiations and morale moving in the right direction.
Ryan Stechschulte, CFO at Toledo Public Schools in Ohio and incoming ASBO International Vice Presidents sits down with us to share his vision and what he has in store for 2024!
Today we sit down with the incoming Vice President of ASBO International, Wanda Erb, Business Administrator at Williamsport Area School District! Wanda shares he experiences running for such an important seat for the association and tells us a bit about her home district and it’s fascinating history!
Reflecting on yourself is an important part of leadership but have you taken the time to do a behavioral assessment? Greg Fine, Principal Consultant at Tecker International works with many different kinds of businesses and associations, specializing in behavioral assessments. Through his work, you gain a clearer picture of who you are and just as important, who the people are that you work with!
What a great conference! Today’s episode is live on the expo floor of the 2023 Annual Conference and Expo featuring the ASBO International Legislative Advisory Committee and all of their amazing work as well as a myriad of testimonials and reflections on the quality of sessions offered and what keeps our members coming back year after year.
When a 30 year SBO veteran tells you how important professional development is, you listen! Brian Allen, Deputy Superintendent at Worcester Public School in Massachusetts has been a longstanding SBO and champion for his state and ASBO International. Find out why he continues to serve to this day and how he balances the major commitments of making this profession better and better!
When’s the last time you had the opportunity to build your school district from the ground up and completely change the trajectory and outcomes for students? Probably not too often or at all! Chad Green, CFO at Gulf Shores City School District in Alabama shares his story on how his District made the decision to splinter away from the county and create something truly special. It wasn’t without it’s challenges, but has proven to have been the best move for students and the community.
Your District’s long term financial health is something that should be closely monitored and not worked on in a vacuum. Bob Saul, Business Administrator at East Penn School District in Pennsylvania is a master at comprehensive financial and capital planning! He’s been incrementally layering in new and revised models in his plans over his career to produce some of the best long range planning out there.
Today we’re taking a deep dive on all things grants. There are plenty of supplemental revenue sources out there that school districts desperately need, but it’s all about the application and the audit according to today’s guest, Sharie Lewis, Director of Business Services and Operations at the Parkrose School District in Portland, Oregon. Sharie is the master of all things grants so make sure you listen closely so your next grant opportunity is a success!
Public Relations has become a full time job and not all schools are equipped to address the ever increasing demand from the public on communication, response to crisis or political conjecture. Thankfully our two guests from ZE Creative Solutions, Ron Edelson, Co-founder and Partner and Jake Mendlinger, Vice President, let us know what’s the buzz in PR these days and how to best address the many PR issues that Districts may face.
Today we’re excited to travel to the other side of the globe for a conversation on school finance! Peter Thompson, Business Manager at Freyberg High School in New Zealand tells us what it’s like to be an SBO in one of the most beautiful countries on Earth and how people managed being out numbered by the local sheep population!
We always talk about how your network is vital to your success as an SBO and today is no different. The ASBO International Emerging Leaders Scholarship “recognizes new school business professionals and helps them develop into tomorrow's leaders” by bringing together SBOs who have been in the role for less than 5 years as a cohort to learn from seasoned professionals. Dr. Matthew Ferreira, Associate Superintendent for Finance and Operations for School Administrative Unit 21 in New Hampshire joins us to reflect on his time in the Emerging Leaders cohort and why he found it such an important step in his career.
Find out more about the Emerging Leaders Scholarship here: https://asbointl.org/Web/Awards/Scholarship/Emerging_Leaders_Scholarship.aspx
We’re in a brand new state for SBO Perspectives: New Mexico! Martin Romine, Director of Finance at Zuni Public School District shares his one of a kind background, how he got into school business and lessons he’s learned over he’s storied career. He’s also part of the ASBO International Legislative Committee and we’re get an insight into all of their important and impactful work on behalf of school districts nationwide.
Today we’re excited to bring on a friend, colleague and fellow ASBO NY Board member, Dr. Chris Abdoo, Assistant Superintendent for Support Services at the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District. Chris tells us about his unique background that lead him to his SBO role and how he’s balancing all of his commitments now that he’s on the Board of Directors!
The start of school is right around the corner and we as SBO’s should be considering the state of our school security. Tom Wohlleber, Executive Director of Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association, helps prioritize what to address in a school district’s culture and uses his 40+ years of experience on strategies to prepare for emergencies.
As you’ve heard in previous episodes, technology is nowhere near slowing down. That’s why it’s so important that the business office and technology department work hand in hand. That’s why the Consortium of School Networking (CoSN) comes in! Join us as we speak to Keith Krueger, CEO of CoSN and Pete Just, Immediate Past Chair of CoSN about the collaboration between the business office and tech, their take on AI and some new funding opportunities that are coming down the pike!
Today you’re getting a different type of interview…a behind the mic discussion with your very own host, Dr. Jack R. Mitchell. Jack is the president elect for ASBO New York and we wanted to shed some light on the process of making your way through the association ranks and what he’s excited about in his upcoming year!
To say we’re excited would be an understatement! Dr. Marguerite Roza, Director of the Edunomics Lab and Research Professor at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy joins us to talk about her brainchild, the Edunomics Lab and how their focus on the study of education finance is providing unparalleled insights into district spending throughout the country.
To check out more on the Edunomic Lab and all of their amazing work, visit them on their website at https://edunomicslab.org/
Artificial Intelligence seems to be the focus of everyone’s attention these days and it’s certainly one of ours. We’ve talked about AI and the potential changes in the world of school business and today we’re taking a deeper dive on the tech and what’s to come. Brian DeBoyace, Staff Developer at Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES in New York joins us to offer his perspective on the exciting potential of AI and also some of those pitfalls to look out for.
Weighing the pros and cons between staffing internally and looking to outsource can be challenging. Luckily for you, we have an expert to talk about how to approach the possible decision, what you can do to communicate these delicate topics to your stakeholders and why it could save your district’s budget. Maria Parry, School Business Administrator at Monmouth Regional High School in New Jersey breaks down this complicated topic so you can make the best staffing decisions for your district!
How often are you taking the necessary time to check in with yourself and your mental health? Today we’re taking that time! Dr. Jane Crawford, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services at Ferguson-Florissant School District in St. Louis, MO gives us great tips and tricks to deal with self care, what she’s seeing in public education and how to best address those times where we need self care most.
It’s audit season…wait…isn’t it always audit season? Tune in with Shari Diamond, Partner at Cerini and Associates, LLP, who dives into the claims audit process, how Artificial Intelligence can affect our processes and what to look out for down the road.
Whether you’re brand new to being an SBO or have been in the field your entire career, professional development is arguably something that everyone can benefit from. Leslie Peterson, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Management Services at Arlington Public Schools tells us her story about starting the first three years of her career with no opportunity for PD to becoming a presenter, ASBO President and professional development aficionado!
Today we’re coming to you LIVE from the ASBO New York Education Summit trade show floor with non other than Siobhan McMahon, Interim Executive Director of ASBO International. We talk all things ASBO Int’l and flag down those passing by to get their take on such a wonderful organization!
Finding good employees seems to get harder and harder theses days, but fear not! We have someone who has really made the most out of finding great candidates and has some tips on what to look for when interviewing potential hires in your district. Kari Austin, Chief School Financial Officer/Director of Finance at Mountain Brook Schools in Birmingham, AL lets us know all about great practices on finding your ideal candidate!
We love to hear all of the personal stories on SBO Perspectives and we have another great one lined up today! Join us as we speak with Paul Bobek, CFO at West De Moines CSD in West De Moines, Iowa. Paul fills us in on some of the challenges he and his colleagues are facing related to state funding and parental choice, but also the unique methods used to keep the grounds tidy!
We love to hear all of the personal stories on SBO Perspectives and we have another great one lined up today! Join us as we speak with Paul Bobek, CFO at West De Moines CSD in West De Moines, Iowa. Paul fills us in on some of the challenges he and his colleagues are facing related to state funding and parental choice, but also the unique methods used to keep the grounds tidy!
Most of us have been involved with E-Rate at some point or another, but do you feel like you have a handle on everything that goes into making it work for you? Fear not! Winston Himsworth, Senior Director at E-Rate Central breaks the process down for us, talks about where the program came from and how you can be successful with this funding mechanism in your district!
When you rely heavily on your reputation and credibility, trust and relationships are more important than anything. Chris Shishko, Partner at Guercio & Guercio LLP, spells it out for us as well as previewing what’s on the horizon for school districts in the courts.
It’s not too often that you find yourself having worked on both the eastern and western coasts of the United States, but Dr. Victor Hayek, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services at Conejo Valley Unified School District has done just that! From New Jersey to California, Dr. Hayek has traveled coast to coast, bringing his expertise in school finance (and his ice scraper!) along with him.
Solar installations are becoming more and more popular as the cost of energy increases, putting strain on district budgets. Energia sits down with us to review all the benefits of this renewable energy and how schools can take advantage of multiple funding mechanisms to make as little negative impact on the budget as possible.
Dr. Anthony Dragona joins us today with over 47 years of experience in public education! Hailing from Union City, NJ, Tony tells us what it’s been like to have grown up in the same district he’s spent his entire career. He also let’s us in on a little secret: if you can’t build out, build up!
Today we take a trip to Ashburn, VA to get a glimpse of the ASBO International Editorial Advisory Committee (EAC). If you’ve ever enjoyed an article published in the School Business Affairs magazine, you can thank the EAC for all of their hard work! You’re going to be amazed at the dedication and commitment of these 13 seasoned school business officials!
When we think about leadership in the profession, there can never be enough opportunities for professional development and collaborating on what it takes to be a contributing member to your local ASBO. Brian Chechnicki, Executive Director of ASBO New York and Tim Hilker, President of ASBO New York, sit with us an reflect on their recent trip to San Antonio, TX for the annual ASBO International Leadership Forum.
When we think about leadership in the profession, there can never be enough opportunities for professional development and collaborating on what it takes to be a contributing member to your local ASBO. Brian Chechnicki, Executive Director of ASBO New York and Tim Hilker, President of ASBO New York, sit with us an reflect on their recent trip to San Antonio, TX for the annual ASBO International Leadership Forum.
In honor of Women’s Month, we wanted to speak with someone who is a real powerhouse in the industry. Brenda Burkett, CFO at Norman Public School is just that. She’s been through it all in her 32 years and shows no signs of stopping! Find out what it takes to be an SBO in Oklahoma and how they deal with some of the most challenging events.
Our first ever joint podcast! Today we’re teaming up with Dr. Brian Graham, Superintendent of Grand Island Central School District and host of “Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools” podcast and Rubie Harris, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance to discuss the importance of the Superintendent and SBO relationship. We also explore the transition back to normal operating budgets as the federal funds come to a close.
On SBO Perspectives, one of our main points of focus is just that: offering perspective. It’s episodes like this one that make all of our work worthwhile. Today is a look at and reflection of the 2023 Lifetouch Memory Mission in Guatemala. We have two business officials and representatives from Lifetouch and Hug It Forward to reflect on their most recent trip to a community in dire needs of educational infrastructure.
If you’re considering reducing your carbon footprint and lowering your utility bill, there hasn’t been a better time to get started! The introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act in August of 2022 opens a new revenue stream for school districts looking to install green energy solutions in their buildings. Doreen Hamilton and Michael Ryan of Energy Systems Group (ESG) give use a glimpse at the possibilities introduced via the IRA!
Ever wonder what it’s like to pass the baton to the incoming president of ASBO International? We sit down with Bill Sutter, CFO at Boulder Valley School District and Immediate Past President of ASBO International to talk about the journey to his presidency, how he became a School Business Official and reflect on his leadership in 2022.
When the New York State Comptroller’s Office comes knocking, it’s usually an uneasy feeling for most School Business Officials. Who knows what the focus is going to be? How much time is this going to take? These are all questions we’ve asked, but there is good news! The Comptroller is here to help us and Ira McCracken, Chief of Municipal Audits, breaks down how we as SBO’s should be leveraging the NYS OSC as a vital resource.
Not all of our topics are easy to discuss, but we know it’s important to address everything a School Business Official might face. Today, we tackle the political side of the job with Dr. Sam Gergis, Assistant Superintendent for Business at Sayville Public Schools. Dr. Gergis has a wealth of knowledge and experience, taking us from athletic facilities use to approaching longstanding problems that have plagued a district forever.
When’s the last time you had to fly into a school district because of its remote location? Did you remember your toothbrush? Melody Douglas, Associate Executive Director of Alaska ASBO, has some great stories to tell throughout her 32 years of experience!
Sit down with your favorite hosts as they reflect on 2022 and look ahead to what’s to come in 2023!
There are big things on the horizon for ASBO International! Today we speak with incoming president, John Hutchison, on his vision and where he sees the organization moving in 2023!
Just when you thought it was over, the GASB fun continues! GASB 96 is right around the corner so don’t be caught waiting until the last minute! Get a head start on what to expect with our guests, Brian Petersen and Melissa Szot from PKF O’Connor Davies and Kacey Harris from Debtbook as they walk us through the similarities and differences to GASB 87 and how to best prepare for another round of GASB compliance!
Professional development is an incredibly important aspect of the SBO. Our learning does not stop once we completed our course work but rather, it continues on as we grow in the profession. Dr. Lynn Allen, Assistant Superintendent at PNW BOCES and Brian Fried, Assistant Superintendent for Business and the Public Schools of Tarrytown, both join us as experts in PD and speak to how they’re curating regional offerings for their local business officials.
It takes a lot of work to keep and association of SBO’s on track and to tell us all about it we have Brian Chechnicki, Executive Director of ASBO New York, Sharon Bruce, Executive Director Connecticut ASBO and Sandy Halliwell, Executive Director Southeastern ASBO. From professional development to assembling conferences we hear it all from this talented group of execs!
It's out second annual Friends of the Pod episode! Tune in to see who's giving their love and feedback to your humbled hosts!
We love it when there’s an opportunity to speak to an up and coming SBO! Bo Charlton, Business Manager at Lake Chelan School District in Washington joins us 4 months on the job. From internship to the hot seat, Bo gives us a glimpse into what it’s like start out in your first SBO job!
In New York, School Business Officials are all too familiar with the Foundation Aid Formula and how it hasn’t functioned as it was intended when it was introduced back in 2007. Now that districts are almost “fully funded”, it’s unclear how the formula will run as we enter uncharted territory. Dr. Rick Timbs joins us today to give us his take on what to expect moving forward and a history lesson on New York States attempts to equitably fund school districts.
We always love having new SBO’s on the podcast and today we’re excited to bring you Dr. Michael Lewis, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services at the Lewiston-Porter School District in New York. Michael as been on the job for a whopping four months and gives us his take on how his unique background has prepared him for the many challenges faced by the modern SBO.
No matter where you are in the world, the job of an SBO has many of the same challenges. Stephen Morales, CEO of the Institute of School Business Leadership in the United Kingdom, highlights those challenges faced by SBOs in the UK, ongoing funding equity issues for students and why the current political turmoil has made it so challenging for meaning progress in public education.
How familiar are you with your budget? What about your district and building leaders? Howie Barber, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations at Old Rochester Regional School District in Massachusetts takes us on his journey of becoming and SBO and why he’s implemented Zero Based Budgeting at his District. His take on diving into each budget line every year demonstrates the importance of knowing your budget inside and out while addressing the needs of students budget by budget.
We’ve had our fair share of SBO's on the podcast who are passionate about the work they do but few come close to Cindy Reilmann, Director of Finance at Francis Howell R-III SD. A major proponent of ASBO International and one of 2022’s Eagle Award winners, Cindy shares her SBO experiences and why she loves the work so much.
Today we sit down with the head honcho of ASBO International, Executive Director David Lewis. Find out all about what the organization does for its members and what is on the horizon for membership growth and professional development opportunities!
It’s not every day we speak to someone who was instrumental in contributing to a state’s education funding formula but we lucked out! Ryan Pendleton, Executive Director at North Coast Shared Services Alliance joins us to speak about how his contributions influenced Ohio’s state funding mechanism and how to best communicate to your BOE and community.
Would you be willing to take over the top position of your school district if the occasion presented itself? What if you still had to be the SBO and Human Resources Director? That’s exactly what Dr. Jeremy Lonneville, Interim Superintendent at Livonia Central School District is juggling with right now! He’s had a tremendous experience so far and has some interesting insights on the Superintendency and SBO relationship.
Today we’re taught that it’s always important to keep our purpose and the “why” of what we do in the forefront of our minds. Aubrey Kirkpatrick, Director of Finance and Administration at Anglophone East School District is incredibly passionate about his work and clues us into why it’s so important.
History does tend to repeat itself and the same applies to public education and school business. Dr. David Bein, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/CSBO at Barrington 220 Community Unit School District in Barrington, IL peels pack the pages of history and sheds some light on the challenges we’ve faced in the past. Check out the two articles Dr. Bein refers to (The Fundamentals of Internal Controlsby Charlotte A. Montgomery (11/21) and Developing a Simple Communications StrategyBy Nan Wodarz, EdD (7/22).
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We always love it when we have the opportunity to record live, but this one in particular was very special to SBO Perspectives. To kick off our partnership with ASBO International, we spoke to SBOs from across the country to get their feedback on this year’s conference. Hunker down and tune in to hear from your peers, nationwide!
Many of us were not prepared for the GASB 87 reporting requirements for the fiscal year end of 2022. However, we have experts in the field of auditing with PKF, O’Connor Davies, LLP to break down GASB 87 and provide tips to get ready for GASB 94 and 96 for the end of this year!
Being a new SBO has it challenges! Where do you start? Who do you call? Fortunately, we have a great “first-timer” that describes his experience and how being an SBO is 80% non-finance related work. Chris Carballo, Assistant Superintendent for Business at Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery CSD is 2 months on the job and gives some great insight on what it’s like to just start out as an SBO!
It’s official! We are now the official podcast of ASBO International! We couldn’t be more thrilled to partner up deliver more encompassing, engaging content. Stay tuned for some new episodes coming to you soon!
Our fellow podcaster and political insider, David Lombardo of The Capitol Pressroom joins us to talk about how he got into New York State politics, podcasting and what he’s been listening to lately!
Make sure to check out The Capitol Pressroom here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-capitol-pressroom/id688403198
Here at SBO Perspectives, we’re always on the search to find unique and interesting stories. Well..we think we’ve found a great one! Gisele Benigno, Coordinator of Business Administration at CiTi BOCES joins us today and tells us her incredible story of how she started her career as a literal clown to now being an influential asset to her BOCES.
Much of what we do involves so many other individuals in our District and that couldn’t be more true when it comes to the collaborative relationship with the District Clerk. Elena Maskell, District Clerk at Red Hook Central School District joins us to talk about her outstanding work as the District Clerk and why the relationship with the SBO is so critical, even outside of budget season.
Just because school is out doesn’t mean the work stops! Arguably, it gets even busier when you’re the Director of Facilities and the School Business Official. Jamie Phillips, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Support Services and Mike Bryniarski, Director of Facilities both at Lancaster Central Schools speak to the work that gets done over the summer and how they function as such a collaborative team!
What better way to acclimate yourself to the world of school finance than to learn from a sitting SBO? Rose Ludricks, recent SBO intern and holder of the SDBL sheds light on the importance of field work, what she learned in her time shadowing a sitting SBO and how she sees her career moving forward with her new skills and knowledge. Also, stay tuned at the end for the coveted corn hole tournament insider’s look!
BOCES all over New York State have been more and more of a resource to school districts. As it becomes more difficult and expensive to educate students, pool resources with your local BOCES has become a great alternative. Jim Fregelette, Executive Director, Administrative Services and Operations for Erie 1 BOCES joins us to speak to how BOCES is so much more than a mechanism for state aid and just how vital these cooperative services have become.
What a year! Join us as we recap a successful year of being an SBO, podcasting and what we’re looking forward to in the next year. Thank you all for your continued support!
What’s podcasting all about if you can’t share the love? John joined Frontline Education’s “Field Trip” podcast this week to speak to his experience with data analytics and how he’s used them throughout his career. We couldn’t pass up an opportunity to join a fellow podcast! Tune in to listen to their audio.
Check out the Frontline Field Trip Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/field-trip-podcast/id1327488404
Combined, we have 85 years of architectural experience on the podcast. Jim King and Phil Saudrito, Partners at King and King Architects and Gian-Paul Piane, Partner at SEI Design Group join us to discuss what to look out for and how the current state of the economy is affecting school districts throughout the state.
Boards of Education and School Business Officials work hand in hand; especially when it comes to the budgeting process. Michelle Woerner, Vice President for the Briarcliff Manor UFSD Board of Education lays out what an effective BOE/SBO relationship looks like, defines the roles and boundaries of each and offers her insight on what it means to be involved and serve your community!
Have you started converting your old-school paper records to digital? Are you unsure where to being or not sure if it’s something you can fit into the budget? Fear not! Today we speak with Lorraine Hill, Records Advisory Officer (RAO) for the State Archives. Learn more about the conversion process and the grants available to take the leap into the 21st Century!
Spoken like a true school business leader, William Furlong, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services at Fayetteville-Manlius School District takes us through his over 20-year career, what he’s learned and why he’s looking to close this chapter in his life. We’d also like to congratulate Bill as the 2022 recipient of the Philip B. Fredenburg Memorial Award for Outstanding Service award for ASBO New York. Well deserved!
Today we are LIVE! Presenting at the Education Summit was an incredible honor and we wanted to capture some of our conversations with our audience members. Thank you to the ASBO staff for a wonderful conference; full of incredible seminars and opportunities to connect with our peers across the state!
As School Business Officials, much of our work is staying in the lines on laws and regulations. That’s much easier to do when you have the expertise of your local legal counsel. Join us as we speak with Mara Harvey, Partner at Lamb & Barnnosky, LLP about how the pandemic has changed legal interpretations for school districts and which pitfalls to avoid in the future.
It’s never an easy conversation when it comes to school shootings. As educators, we constantly have that worry in the back of our heads. In the wake of the Robb Elementary shooting in Texas, we’ve brought in two security experts to better assist us to keep our students and staff safe. Peter Noonan, Vice President of Sales at Digital Provisions and Peter Curcio, Chief Operating Office at Arrow Security offer up their industry expertise on school security with both technology and best practices.
Learn more about the FEMA active shooter course here: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-907
What a lineup! We’ve pulled in the heavy hitters to give all of us the A - Z analysis on how best to protect your district and its data from hackers and cyber attacks.
From IGI Cybersecurity:
Chad Walter, Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Paul Robinson, National Sales Director
Jim Ambrosini, Cyber Security Consultant
From Nawrocki Smith
Dimitris Bantileskas, Director of Internal Audit Groups
From NYBEST
Eric Gilbert, Managing Director
Find out more on the NIST Framework here: https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework
Food Service is one of the most important functions of a school district. Kids must be fed in order to learn and no-one knows that more than your district’s School Lunch Manager. Jim Gounaris, School Lunch Manager at Great Neck Schools demonstrates that managing a school lunch program is more than making sure meals are served. So much has affected the lunch programs across the country over the past two years and Jim describes how he left no student hungry!
Dr. Chris Brown, Superintendent at Marcus Whitman Central School District is seeking a Business Administrator! This former SBO is ready for their next hire and is looking for someone who is a learning and willing to take the next step in their career!
Find out more about Marcus Whitman Central School District here :https://www.mwcsd.org/
Does this position sound interesting? Apply here: https://marcuswhitmancsd.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities
Have you ever been hounded by a salesperson? Were you hoping they would just leave you alone? The relationship between the vendor and the school business official is critical to success. Chris Higgins, Business Development Executive at US Employee Benefits Services Group is the ultimate model of the successful vendor-SBO relationship. He details why he’s so successful at building and maintaining these relationships and what it takes to build trust throughout the industry.
Dr. Frank Sheboy, Superintendent at Highland Falls - Fort Montgomery Central School District takes us through the exciting opportunity that is the Assistant Superintendent for Business position. With unique funding sources and and land ownership, this position is certainly one for a creative thinker!
Find out more about Highland Falls - Fort Montgomery Central School District here: https://www.hffmcsd.org/
Does this position sound interesting? Apply here: https://www.olasjobs.org/
Finances aren’t the only thing we as business official have to oversee. Oftentimes, part of our responsibilities include Human Resources. Gerard Antoine, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Human Resources at Valley Stream #13 breaks down what it takes to be your District’s HR resource while maintaining the operations.
Shawn Clark, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources at Pittsford Central School District showcases this collaborative district and how they’re looking for someone who’s the right fit for their team.
Find out more about Pittsford Central School District here: https://www.pittsfordschools.org/
Does this position sound interesting? Apply here: https://pittsfordcsd.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities
Lately, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has become a hot button topic in many school districts. It’s important work, but have you or or district really unpacked the what and why? Kesha Carter, Chief Diversity Officer at Coordinated Car Services, Inc. joins us to talk all things DEI, her methods and how she’s become such an agent of change over the past 16 years in her work.
The budget is a complicated matter to discuss and that is especially true when you are trying to articulate all that goes into the budget during a work session at a Board of Education meeting. Nicole Morasco, Assistant Superintendent for Finance at Kenmore - Town of Tonawanda UFSD breaks it all down for us and gives us tips on how to best communicate these complicated matters to the public!
We figured it’s a good time to take a break from the official “stuff” and give our listeners a glimpse into their two, favorite hosts! Today we talk scotch, crypto and everything in between. Get to know Jack and John a bit more beyond the microphone!
Don’t leave it to chance! Noah Nadelson, CEO, Munistat Services, Inc. and Alex Kerr, Vice President, Capital Markets Advisors, LLC speak to us on the current financial market conditions and what is coming our way in the future. When you have professional likes these looking out for you, your long term finances are one less thing to worry about!
Dr. Joseph Morgan, Superintendent at Rondout Valley Central School District highlights the beauty of his Mid-Hudson district and describes his ideal candidate for the collaborative team they’ve created.
Find out more about Rondout Valley Central School District here: https://www.rondout.k12.ny.us/
Does this position sound interesting? Apply here: www.olasjobs.org
Dr. Mark Stratton, Superintendent at Corinth Central School District outlines the tight knit community that is Corinth, his passion for the District and how the School Business Administrator plays such an important role.
Find out more about Corinth Central School District here: https://www.corinthcsd.org/
Does this position sound interesting? Apply here: www.olasjobs.org
Dr. Kurtis Kotes, Superintendent at Goshen Central School District outlines what strong financial shape the district is in and that he’s really looking for a partner in the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Find out more about Goshen Central School District here: https://www.gcsny.org/
Does this position sound interesting? Apply here: www.olasjobs.org
Paul Casseri, Superintendent at Lewiston-Porter Central School District fills us in on the beauty of Lew-Port, their administrative team and how he’s in search of a collaborative Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services.
Find out more about Lewiston-Porter Central School District here: https://www.lew-port.com/
Does this position sound interesting? Apply here: www.applitrack.com/leadschools/onlineapp.
Follow Paul Casseri on Twitter! @pjc127
Everywhere you look there seems to be SBO vacancies. Tune in to better prepare yourself for your next SBO interview with Jamie Rodgers, School Business Executive at Pine Valley CSD and Dr. Christopher Dillon, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance at Levittown School District. We discuss how to do your own research on a district, what questions to ask and what not to do based on what our guests have seen from the other side of the table!
The COVID-19 Pandemic had many impacts on school districts; especially on medical insurance. From COVID-19 tests to extended hospitalizations, the scale of the pandemic wasn’t lost on the School Business Official. It may be time to reevaluate your medical coverage and options to better suit the needs of your employee,s retirees and your district. Join us as we speak with Bryan McManaway, Benefits Consultant at Corporate Synergies as we find out what it means to “carve” out care to both offer better benefits and save on expenditures.
What better opportunity than to have objective advice and feedback from a retired, all-star Superintendent? Join us as we talk with Constance Evelyn, recently retired superintendent and major contributor to public education in New York State as she outlines the best ways to build relationships between the SBO and Superintendent based on her over 32 years of experience.
Check out her book, Evaluating the Superintendent: The Process of Collaborative Compromises and Critical Considerations, here: https://shorturl.at/hmLP0
It’s easy to focus on what immediately impacts you as a school business official, but it’s important to realize we have representation from all over the world! Today, we speak to Cheryl Campbell, School Business, Finance and Operation Director at Thomas Tallis School in South East London as well as the CEO/Founder of ABBLed. We discover that although we may be thousands of miles apart, SBO’s face very similar issues. Tune in to discover what Cheryl has done to deal with the pandemic and how she’s been able to address issues of diversity in the profession of school finance.
Check out more on the great work of the Association of BAME Business Leaders in Education (ABBLed) here: https://abbled.org
Risk is all over the place. Whether it’s our changing climate or cyber attacks, school business officials need to be ahead of the curve to protect their districts. J. Brett Carruthers, Senior Vice President of Risk Management and Director of Innovation at Wright Public Entity and Director of Risk Management for NYSIR speaks to us about the current and upcoming challenges related to risk and insurance while offering ways to mitigate and be proactive as School Business Officials.
Ethics are at the center of everything we do as School Business Officials. Sometimes those can challenged, but it’s who you are as an individual and as a professional that must truly stand for what is right. Today, We have a great conversation with Ron Clamser Jr., Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations at Dobbs Ferry UFSD. He gives us an unfiltered perspective on strong ethical decision making and how important a role it plays in the operation of a school district.
As a School Business Officials, we’re all likely used to negotiating on behalf of the District with teacher unions, contractors and anyone else who’s looking to be paid by the Board of Education. But, what about us? Who’s negotiating on our behalf? We are! Keri Loughlin, Assistant Superintendent for Business at Center Moriches School District sits down with us to discuss how she has successful negotiated her own contacts and gives some great tips for both new and experienced business officials!
All SBOs are in the thick of budgeting and we thought it a great idea to bring on James Stucchio, Deputy Superintendent of School at Cold Springs Harbor CSD to give his take on best practices with the budgeting cycle. Tune in for great tips regarding the communication of your budget and the importance of an inclusive, transparent process.
It’s that time of year again! Budget season is upon us business officials but it feels a little different than years past. Find out why as we speak to Dr. Andrew Van Alstyne, Director of Education and Research and Tom Tatum, Director of Government Relations of ASBO New York where they give us the 411 on their work with New York State, the ASBO Government relations committee and what is to come from our new Governor this budget season.
Who else can bring together the heavy hitters of public education with such success? The Educational Conference Board is made up of some of the largest public education associations and unions, including ASBO New York! We speak to John Yagielski, Chair of NYS ECB, about all of the advocacy efforts this organization has taken part in over the years and why they’re so vital to keeping public education front and center of legislative sessions.
For more information, check out NYS ECB here: https://www.nysecb.org/
It’s been an entire year with SBO Perspectives…already?! Pretty crazy. Join us today as we give a preview of what’s to come in 2022 with upcoming guests, goals and a brand new look!
Check us out on Twitter! @sboperspectives
2021 has been quite the year for SBO Perspectives! We’ve reached new heights with our listeners and subscribers and have had such wonderful guests on the show. We thought it would be a great send off to have our top three episodes showcased to end an incredible year on a high note. Join us as we speak with Lisa Ryan, Brigid Sienna and Dr. Jenna Avery about their reflections on the past twelve months and what it was like to be on the podcast for the very first time! Happy New Year to all of our listeners!
School Business Officials must constantly plan ahead and in some instances, plan for the worst. But what happens when you don’t think of everything? Join us as we sit down with Travis Kaiser, Operations Manager at BELFOR Property Restoration to discuss what you can do to best prepare for when disaster strikes. Mother Nature doesn’t give you a heads up so tune in for some great tips on how to be ready!
Find out more about BELFOR here: https://www.belfor.com/en/us
Welcome to our new mini series, “SBO In Demand”! Here, we give you an inside look at a school district seeking to hire a School Business Official and what their district is all about. To kick off the series, we sit down with Dr. David Mauricio, Superintendent at Peekskill City School District and discuss what makes Peekskill such a unique district, what it’s like on his administrative team and what potential candidates can look forward to applying to such a wonderful district along the Hudson River.
Find out more about Peekskill City School District here: https://www.peekskillcsd.org/
Does this position sound interesting? Apply here: https://www.olasjobs.org/PeekskillCitySD
Follow Dr. Mauricio on Twitter! @DrMauricio
How many of us knew that the position of a School Business Official even existed before entering into school finance? The Next Generation Committee is an ad hoc committee formed under the ASBO New York Board of Trustees to map out the future of the profession. Made up of a cross section of ASBO memebers, this committee has focused on recruitment, awareness and diversity within the field. Join our conversation with some committee members to get an inside look at what they’ve been up to an how their work is molding the future of school business!
We’re bringing a new mini series to SBO Perspectives: “SBO in Demand”. We give a preview of what to expect so make sure to listen until the end!
We also have some exciting news! SBO Perspectives has ranked #1 out of the Top 20 Public Education podcasts at Feedspot! Please take a moment to check out Feedspot and all they have to offer for podcasts and blogs!
https://blog.feedspot.com/public_education_podcasts/?_src=home
On this week’s episode we talk with some of our most engaged listeners on why they listen, their favorite episodes and what they’d like to see from SBO Perspectives in the future. We would again like to thank all of our listeners for their time and dedication to our weekly podcast. It’s because of YOU that we keep content coming every week!
It’s almost Turkey Day! Join us as we take time to give our listeners some sneak peeks at what’s coming up for the remainder of the year, our holiday plans and what we’re most thankful for given the past two years of mayhem. We sincerely want to thank each and every one of you that subscribe and listen to our podcast each week. It’s a labor of love and we appreciate your support! We hope everyone has a safe Thanksgiving and we’ll be back next week with more conversations from around the state!
It’s probably safe to say we are all having to deal with the school bus driver shortage in one way or another. Whether you have your own fleet and you’re trying to retain drivers or your transportation company is struggling to bring your students to school, districts have been having to get creative with their solutions. Join us as we speak to Jim Nestico, Transportation Supervisor at the Kenmore - Town of Tonawanda UFSD as he walks us through how to deal with driver shortages and his techniques on recruitment and retention!
Can you believe it? We’re back in person at ASBO New York’s School Business Management Workshop (SBMW) 2021! We took full advantage of seeing our friends and colleagues; some for the first time in almost two years. On this episode, we take an opportunity to reflect on the conference, our experiences and why it was such a success. We also sit down with our fellow SBO Leadership Academy alumni of 2016 and find out what they’ve been up to for the past five years since we all graduated together.
Did you miss out on SBMW this year? Check out what was on the schedule and get yourself ready for 2022: https://www.asbonewyork.org/page/2021SBMW
Get more info on the SBO Leadership Academy here: https://www.asbonewyork.org/page/sboleadershipacademy
For more information on David Hulings with Hulings and Associates: https://www.hulingsandassociates.com/
What is it like to run an entire organization of school business officials? Find out as we talk to Lisa Ryan, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations at Monroe #1 BOCES and President of ASBO New York. We talk to our dear friend about her incredibly successful career and how she sees ASBO New York evolving in the future.
With Halloween right around the corner, we thought it only appropriate to bring you a “shell”-shocking episode with New York State Senator Shelley Mayer! All kidding aside, tune in as we have an incredible conversation with Senator Mayer about what it means to legislate and advocate for public schools and what she expects out of this year’s State legislative session.
One of the most important dynamics in school administration is that of the Superintendent and the School Business Official. We speak with Dr. Phyllis Harrington, Superintendent at Oceanside UFSD and President of the New York State Council of Superintendents (NYSCOSS) about her years as Superintendent and what it takes to have a successful relationship with the SBO.
Check out what Dr. Harrington is reading! The Life Cycle of Leadership: Surviving and Thriving in Today’s Schools by Stephen Uebbing & Mike Ford can be found here: https://bit.ly/3nbI0mX
Not all of us have the opportunity to literally see one industry from two different vantage points. Today we speak with Mike Vespi, School Business Administrator at South Orangetown Central School District about his 20 years of experience and how moving between both the private and public sectors of education have offered him an incredibly unique perspective on the work we do every day. We also circle back to our fitness competition and are giving away a special prize to those who guess the correct winner! Stay tuned until the end!
Is your district looking at going “green”? Have you considered what your carbon footprint is? Join us as we talk with Mike Ryan of Energy Systems Group (ESG) about what he and his company do to make your schools not only a better learning environment for students, but a cost saving measure in your annual budget.
Find out more about ESG and what they offer to school districts here: https://www.energysystemsgroup.com/
Who do you call when you’re in trouble and need backup? Special Agent: Victor Manuel, Assistant Superintendent for Business at Jericho UFSD. We sit down with this infamous operative of school finance to discuss his history as a School Business Official, what lead him to such a successful career and how he’s seen the profession change over the past 26 years.
It’s not too often we talk about the multiple pathways to becoming a School Business Official but on today’s episode, we speak with Lissa Jilek, School Business Manager at the Catskill Central School District about her journey on the Civil Service pathway to school finance. She talks to us about where she started, her philosophy on the profession and offers sage advice to all of our new and seasoned business officials.
Curious about what it takes to become an SBO? Check out ASBO New York’s “Becoming a School Business Official” pathways site: https://www.asbonewyork.org/page/becomingsbo
We’ve talked about giving back on SBO Perspectives before, but on this episode we take it a step further and reach across the country! John Hutchison, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations of Olathe Public Schools, joins us all they way from Kansas. John is on the Board of Directors for ASBO International and is currently running for Vice President. We talk about representing your industry, the unique pathways to becoming a School Business Official and how important it is to build and maintain relationships with your fellow SBOs (even if they’re national!)
If you’re an ASBO International member, please make sure to cast your vote here: https://asbointl.org/
Ever wonder who’s behind the scenes helping districts with environmental laws and regulations? Glenn Neuschwender, President of Enviroscience Consultants, Inc. sits down with us to discuss what he and his company offer to school districts, the progression of environmental laws over time and his take one what it means to be prepared for the future.
Learn more about Enviroscience Consultants, Inc. here: https://www.envirohealth.org
Today we do it a little different. We enter Labor Day Weekend with our thoughts on the opening of school and a few personal reflections. Trying to cram in as much summer as possible, we record independently but strikingly have very similar takes. What a coincidence! We hope all of you listening have a wonderful long weekend and best of luck on the opening of school!
For more information on R.S. Abrams & Co., LLP and the services they provide visit them on there website here: http://www.rsabrams.com/
Find out more about the adult and community education programs offered at KTUFSD: https://www.ktufsd.org/ace
Have more questions? Feel free to reach out to Liza Acanfora here: lacanfora@ktufsd.org
Find out more about NYS Fiscal Transparency here: https://www.budget.ny.gov/schoolFunding/index.html
Forecast5 (now a part of Frontline) offers services to assist districts in their filing of NYS Fiscal Transparency. Looking for help? Find your advisor here: https://www.forecast5analytics.com/contact-forecast5/.
Stay up to date and make sure to follow Brady Regan on Twitter! @BradyRegan
For more information on the services we discussed provided by Questar III BOCES, please visit their website: https://www.questar.org/services/financial/.
Interested in more information? Reach out to Questar III here: https://www.questar.org/about/contact/.
Make sure to check out our new website, sboperspectives.com, for more information on the podcast!
With the 2020-21 school year in the rearview mirror, I look forward to new opportunities, discussions and a new co-host!
Welcome to a preemptive message surrounding the relaunch and reboot of the famed SBO podcast along with a snippet of the newest episode of the new school year.
A detailed look inside ASBO NY & the future outlook & goals of the Association for school business officials.
The Past President of ASBO NY, talks about her experiences and offers sound advice for SBOs.
A former school administrator and now coach, discusses what can set you apart in getting that educational leadership role.
A conversation with a poignant Board of Director from ASBO Illinois & an ASBO International advocate, on the differences and similarities of the SBO worlds in NY & IL.
What does it take for Team Building. A top SBO breaks down all the elements and provides a recipe for constructing that dream team.
A real business and tech savvy SBO discusses how to best navigate change in our ever evolving world.
Sometimes making the most of your capital isn’t enough — it’s really important but you need to be smart & manage the best way you can as an SBO. Here is a simultaneous look at two different integral banking partners and why they matter the most.
A living legend of the SBO world details his successful & iconic 50+ years of dedication & commitment to education — he’s lent so much to the profession, that he will always be remembered.
Leadership is the defining quality of an SBO. Expressed by a titan in our field what leadership really means.
Many times the varying levels of support for an SBO are overlooked and the importance of such mechanisms. A brief conversation with a major consulting advocate and a huge proponent of our success.
Everyone has a brand whether they know it or not. A discussion of branding from an SBO that has utilized branding so well in their career.
Details from a #2 (assistant business administrator) on aspiring to be a #1 (head SBO).
Firsthand account of what it’s like to interview for that entry SBO position or for the top spot, and what you really should know.
An accomplished SBO shares her experiences as being a woman of color and the successes that drive her each and every day.
The importance of relationships with staff, your Superintendent, and others, as outlined by a SBO.
An interesting combination of SBO talk & incidental - yet timely NFL playoff football discourse, from a Western New Yorker & a true avid Bills fan.