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Ensuring Student Health and Safety with ESSER III Funds

By ASBO International posted 11-03-2022
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Part Four of a Series on How Districts Are Using American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds to Make a Difference for Students School business leaders have been tasked with helping to determine how to apply federal funding in support of student recovery and success following the interruptions brought about by COVID-19. States and districts are required to post their plans for spending ARP Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds online and communicate them with families and stakeholders. The United States Department of Education (USED) encourages families and parents to engage with school leaders to ensure their students’ needs are being met, and ...
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[Guest Blog] Inflation Reduction Act Levels Renewable Energy Playing Field for Tax-Exempt Entities

By ASBO International posted 10-25-2022
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(This guest blog was authored by Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP and republished with permission. Please note this content does not necessarily represent the views or policies of ASBO International and its members, nor imply any endorsement by the association and its officer or affiliates.) --- Inflation Reduction Act Levels Renewable Energy Playing Field for Tax-Exempt Entities August 26, 2022 By Charles C. Cardall, Scott W. Cockerham, Brandon Dias, Richard J. Moore, Wolfram Pohl, and John Stanley Historically, only taxpaying entities could take advantage of federal tax credits for renewable energy and other qualifying projects. Tax-exempt ...
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Addressing the Teacher Shortage with ESSER III Funds

By ASBO International posted 10-20-2022
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Part Three of a Series on How Districts Are Using American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds to Make a Difference for Students In their Back-to-School Checklist outlining how school districts and states can apply ESSER III funds and encouraging parents to engage in the decision-making process for their students, the United States Department of Education (USED) mentioned Tennessee, Iowa, and Puerto Rico’s departments of education for their efforts to address a teacher shortage that has intensified with the effects of COVID-19. USED acknowledged the Tennessee Department of Education for developing the first registered teaching apprenticeship program in ...
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ESSER III Spending for Mental Health and Supports for the Whole Child

By ASBO International posted 10-06-2022
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Part Two of a Series on How Districts Are Using American Rescue Plan Funds to Make a Difference for Students School closures and other changes brought about by COVID-19 brought into vivid relief the need for mental health and whole child supports for some students, and some school districts opted to apply the bulk of ESSER III funding to efforts to implement or expand such programs. The United States Department of Education’s (USED) Back-To-School Checklist recognized Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) in New Mexico for expanding a restorative justice program, hiring additional school psychologists, and expanding the school counselor program. Robert Martinez, ...
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Strengthening Student Academics Post COVID-19

By ASBO International posted 09-22-2022
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Part One of a Series on USED Recognition for Making a Difference for Students with American Rescue Plan Funds School business leaders across the United States have been given the task of determining how best to apply their district’s share of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to help their students learn safely, regain academic progress, and thrive socially and emotionally. In a Back-to-School Checklist issued by the United States Department of Education (USED) that gives parents an overview of how those funds—also known as ESSER III funding—might be spent and encourages them to engage with district policymakers to ensure their children’s ...
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What Did You Miss At the 2022 Legislative Advocacy Conference?

By ASBO USA posted 07-25-2022
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Each year, ASBO International and AASA co-host the Legislative Advocacy Conference , a unique professional development event that helps school district leaders learn about federal policy issues impacting their schools. Attendees have the chance to network with colleagues across the U.S. and build relationships with lawmakers as they advocate on Capitol Hill for their schools and public education. This summer, more than 180 school business leaders and superintendents traveled to Washington, D.C. for the 2022 Legislative Advocacy Conference, July 12–14. Photo: AASA and ASBO International's Executive Directors, Dan Domenech and David Lewis, together at the ...
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Is Your Section 125 Plan Compliant?

By Rafael Garcia posted 05-12-2022
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A Section 125 Plan is a program that allows employees to purchase certain eligible benefits on a pre-tax basis. Regularly reviewing your plan to ensure it is compliant with Internal Revenue Code (IRC) regulations will help it remain a valuable part of your employees’ overall benefit package. Here are the areas of your plan that should be reviewed regularly by you and your legal advisor. Plan Document Your Section 125 Plan must be in writing and operate in accordance with its written plan. The document should be reviewed periodically by the employer, and any changes should be made and finalized in writing. In particular, you should verify the following ...
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Reflecting on time management

By Cheryl Campbell posted 12-30-2021
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Recently I’ve been reflecting on how I utilise my time at work and how I can improve on this. Read my latest blog to hear more ( click here )
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Put your money where your mouth is…

By Cheryl Campbell posted 11-22-2021
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Recently I have been thinking about the diversity at School Business conferences. I’ve been lucky enough to attend conferences both in the UK and the US and notice the diversity levels are quite similar. I’ve written a blog about my recent experiences at the UK national conference. Read more here
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Build Back Better Act Update

By Jessica Frier posted 11-16-2021
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By Jessica R. Frier, JD, Director, Employee Benefits Compliance, American Fidelity Corporation Members of Congress are working to bring the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) to a vote, potentially by Thanksgiving. Next steps depend on if the House delivers the social spending bill to the Senate, what the bill includes, and how different the versions from each chamber of Congress are. It’s possible the BBBA could return to the House for an additional vote after significant changes by the Senate, be negotiated in a conference committee between the two chambers, or disappear altogether. Here’s a look at what employers need to know now about this legislation. What's ...
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200 District Leaders Travel to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Public Schools

By ASBO USA posted 07-21-2021
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Earlier this month, 200 school business leaders and superintendents traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend the 2021 AASA/ASBO International Legislative Advocacy Conference and advocate for public education. At this annual advocacy event, school district leaders from across the country travel to the nation’s capital to learn about key federal issues impacting their states and schools. Then, they spend a day on Capitol Hill putting their leadership skills to the test by advocating for their students’ needs with their elected representatives. On the first day of the 2021 conference, members of ASBO International’s Legislative Advisory Committee (LAC) met ...
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(Guest Blog) COVID’s Impact on School Meal Data and Title I Funding

By ASBO International posted 06-21-2021
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(This guest blog was authored by our friends at No Kid Hungry by Share Our Strength and published with permission. Please note this content does not necessarily represent the views or policies of ASBO International and its members, nor imply any endorsement by the association and its officer or affiliates.) --- COVID’s Impact on School Meal Data and Title I Funding By Tam Lynne Kelley and Emily Pia June 21, 2021 The recent announcement from USDA that universal free school meals will continue through School Year 2021–22 is positive news for students, families, and schools. Yet, some school districts may have concerns about what this announcement ...
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5 years and counting

By Cheryl Campbell posted 12-10-2020
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After a career change, I became a School Business Leader in 2015. My recent blog talks about my journey and some of the highlights of those first 5 years. Read about it here
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I took the plunge a started a network!

By Cheryl Campbell posted 11-08-2020
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For a while I’ve felt like action needed to be taken to improve the diversity within our profession. In the U.K. less than 3% of School Business Professionals are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background. After much thought I decided to go for it and start a network that aims to do something about this. That was the start of the Association of BAME Business Leaders in Education (ABBLed). It’s been an amazing start and we are already in a position to offer bursaries to Aspiring School Business Managers. Read more about my first 100 days as CEO of this new venture here
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My first 100 days in my role

By Cheryl Campbell posted 07-27-2020
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At the start of the school year I moved from working in the primary phase (age 3-11) to working in the secondary phase (age 11-19). Someone recently asked me what I did in the first 100 days in post. Here’s what I wrote about it - Click here
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SBOs Come to the Table: Equity in Education

By ASBO International posted 07-09-2020
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On June 10, School Business Officials gathered for ASBO International’s second Roundtable: Equity in Education from a Global Perspective. The global topic of inequity in education has been drawn to the forefront of school business professionals’ minds through the events of COVID-19. The ongoing pandemic has further exacerbated existing issues. International leaders in the field shared similar struggles they are facing when it comes to providing equitable education during the pandemic. Difficulty providing e-learning equipment to all students. Issues with providing a reliable network connection in all areas where students live. Challenges with transporting ...
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A myriad of emotions - time for a change?

By Cheryl Campbell posted 06-08-2020
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It’s been an emotional few weeks and there is more change to come. With this in mind I’ve blogged about my recent myriad of emotions and the need to promote diversity in our profession. Please read my blog here and leave me a comment to let me know what you think: https://briscoecampbell.com/2020/06/07/a-myriad-of-emotions-time-for-a-change/ Thank you
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My American experience - part 5: Lessons learned

By Cheryl Campbell posted 05-10-2020
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My trip to the US lasted for 5 days and what a memorable experience it turned out to be. After the first day I felt greatly at ease and relaxed amongst the new colleagues I'd met. The next four days that followed were filled with carefully selected education sessions such as a session on "a starter kit for the new school business official" and a "young professionals focus group". I attended sessions on integrating curriculum and finance, sustainability, excel hints and tips and overcoming adversity. The dedicated conference app made it so easy for me to plan my participation each day so I always knew what lay ahead. As well as education sessions I attended a ...
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My American Experience - part 4: mingling and mixing

By Cheryl Campbell posted 04-24-2020
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Day 2 of the conference started with a visit to a High School. It was one of the things I was keen to do on my visit overseas so made sure that I signed up for it before I even got to the US. I boarded a coach with 18 other delegates and off we went on a short drive. Before long we arrived at the Duke Ellington School of Arts for our tour. On entering the school we were greeted by airport-like security. We had to put our belonging through a scanner and then walk through an arch to be scanned ourselves. It was all done very smoothly, and quite quickly we had all been processed and given the all clear. We then gathered to hear the former Principal Chris Gray ...
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Coronavirus Update: What Should SBOs Know?

By ASBO International posted 03-13-2020
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(Last Updated 12/17/2021.) NOTE: This blog will be archived as of December 31, 2021. If you are a school business professional with questions or concerns about federal policy issues impacting your school district, please contact ASBO International . As school business officials (SBOs) are monitoring the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and its impact in their state and district, ASBO International is here to support our members with tools, information, and resources to stay informed and appropriately respond to COVID-19 to protect their students, staff, and communities. Ask your COVID-19 questions on ASBO's Global School Business Network ...
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