| Wednesday, October 13 |
| Session Title |
Speaker(s) |
Focus Area 1 |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| A School District Cybersecurity Checklist |
Parham Eftekhari |
Other |
| Are You Protected in the Event of an IRS Audit? |
Robert Ard
Sarah Breiner
Allison Cavalieri
Clay Fulghum
Paul Kelly
Constance Stewart |
Management of Accounting Functions
The Educational Enterprise - Legal issues |
| Continue the Fight Against Fraud |
Sara Kirk
Dale Ponder |
Financial Resource Management - Accounting, auditing, and financial reporting
Risk Management Activities |
| Current Crowdfunding Best Practices for K-12 School Business Officials |
Kirk Smiley
David DeSchryver
David DeSchryver |
Financial Resource Management - Accounting, auditing, and financial reporting
Management of Accounting Functions |
| Energy Savings - Is it worth the Investment? If so, where do you begin? |
Christopher McIntyre |
Facility Management - Maintenance and operations
Management of School Facilities |
| Just hired a new Director of Technology, What is the transition plan? |
Tony Schlorff |
Information Management - Management information systems
Management of Information Systems |
| Transforming School Nutrition: Goodbye Lunch Lady Land |
Michael Juech |
Management of Ancillary Services |
| 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM |
| Finance and Instruction Working Together to Find a Way to Yes |
Christina Berta
Laura Abel |
Financial Planning and Analysis
Financial Resource Management - Budgeting and financial planning |
| Navigating through the complicated intersection of ADA, FMLA and Workers’ Compensation |
Sarah Plohocky
Lynn Knight
Julie Lewis |
Human Resource Management - Personnel and benefits administration
Management of Human Resource Functions |
| No Playbook For This Moment: How Districts Can Navigate The Tumultuous Financial Landscape |
Marguarite Roza |
Financial Planning and Analysis
Financial Resource Management - Budgeting and financial planning |
| No Time Like the Present: Building a Next Generation Network Infrastructure. |
Michael Gerlach |
Information Management - Strategic planning
Management of Information Systems |
| School Construction and Purchasing Scenarios: Common Problems with Practical Solutions |
Terence Fielden
Ken Florey
Tim Keeley
Carrie Matlock
Howard Metz |
Facility Management - Planning and construction
Management of Accounting Functions |
| Three rights and where are you left? Transportation in the late and post pandemic period |
Tim Ammon |
Ancillary Services - Transportation
Management of Ancillary Services |
| We Run a Business! |
Adam Russo |
Management of Ancillary Services |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Cross Training and Transition Planning in the Business Office |
Melissa Fettkether
Angie Morrison |
Human Resource Management - Professional development
Management of Human Resource Functions |
| Lease Accounting for School Organizations |
Corey Arvizu
Nate Bowler |
Budgeting and Reporting Activities
Financial Resource Management - Accounting, auditing, and financial reporting |
| Understanding Communication Styles, Strengths, and Preferences |
Jason Helsen |
Human Resource Management - Human relations
Management of Human Resource Functions |
| Using Academic Return on Investment Data to Drive Budget Development |
Joseph Greco
Timothy Hilker |
Budgeting and Reporting Activities
Financial Resource Management - Budgeting and financial planning |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| ASBO International Federal Policy & Advocacy Update |
Elleka Yost
Noelle Ellerson Ng |
Management of Human Resource Functions |
| Create an Award-Winning Budget |
Matthew Malinowski
Karin Smith |
Budgeting and Reporting Activities
Financial Resource Management - Budgeting and financial planning |
| Creating an Inclusive Work Environment Free of Harassment |
Nathan Jaeger
Bret McKitrick |
Human Resource Management - Human relations
Management of Human Resource Functions |
| 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM |
| How We Responded to the Pandemic: the Good, the Bad, and What is Sustainable |
Tom Strasburger
John Morstad
Merle Hastert
James Westrum |
Financial Planning and Analysis
Information Management - Strategic planning |
| Negotiating, Implementing and Enforcing Technology Leases |
Timothy Erickson |
Management of Information Systems
Other |
| The School Business Official’s Role in Ensuring Equity |
Tamara Mitchell
Ann Williams |
Management of Human Resource Functions
The Educational Enterprise - Organization and administration |
| Year-to-Date Budget and Compensation Analysis |
Thomas Karthausser |
Financial Planning and Analysis
Financial Resource Management - Budgeting and financial planning |
| Thursday, October 14 |
| Session Title |
Speaker(s) |
Focus Area 1 |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
| Handling School Facilites with Limited Dollars in a Pandemic Mode |
Michael Krause |
Facility Management - Maintenance and operations
Management of School Facilities |
| It’s Getting Hot in Here ! Entrepreneurial Thought vs Public Finance |
Dawn Jacobs
Amelia Gioffredo
Brian Blum |
Financial Planning and Analysis
The Educational Enterprise - Organization and administration |
| Purchasing food isn’t as simple as purchasing toilet paper! |
Jill Kidd
David Lewis
Brian Hofmeier
Michael Rosenberger |
Management of Ancillary Services
Property Acquisition and Management - Purchasing |
| Starter Kit for the New School Business Official |
Todd Hajewski
Sarah Viera |
Financial Resource Management - Principles of school finance
Management of Accounting Functions |
| 2:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
| Google Data Studio for School Business Officials |
Aziz Aghayev |
Financial Resource Management - Accounting, auditing, and financial reporting
Management of Information Systems |
| Keeping Schools Safe: The law of Negligence and Adequate Supervision During COVID-19 |
Charles Russo |
Ancillary Services - Risk management
Risk Management Activities |
| Smarter School Spending: One District’s Journey in the Alliance |
Jason Demerath |
Budgeting and Reporting Activities
Financial Resource Management - Budgeting and financial planning |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Importance of Targeted Benefits Education to Reach Your Employees |
Jaryn Rogers |
Human Resource Management - Personnel and benefits administration
Management of Human Resource Functions |
| TOO Close for Comfort: Staff Sexual Abuse Prevention, Allegations & Responsibilities |
Jodi Traas
Thomas Wohlleber
Chrissy Hamiel
Andy Phillips |
Ancillary Services - Risk management
Management of Human Resource Functions |
| To ERP, or not to ERP? A Strategy for Planning, Selection, and Measuring Results |
Bill Sutter |
Financial Planning and Analysis
Financial Resource Management - Technology for school finance operations |
| Uniform Guidance Refresher |
Jennifer Shields
Francie Wolfe-Baumann |
Financial Resource Management - Accounting, auditing, and financial reporting
Management of Accounting Functions |
| Friday, October 15 |
| Session Title |
Speaker(s) |
Focus Area 1 |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
| Identifying the Right KPIs for Increased Student Transportation Safety |
Ron Johnson
Kim Rentner
Emily Sullivan |
Ancillary Services - Transportation
Management of Ancillary Services |
| Professional Protocols and Business Etiquette for the School Leader |
Jennifer Avery |
Management of Human Resource Functions
The Educational Enterprise - Organization and administration |
| Relieving Stress and Creating Big-Picture Balance |
Linzee Whilden
Sarah Vita
Lynsey Capone-Smith |
Management of Ancillary Services
Other |
| The Evolution of Leadership and How You Can Improve Your Influence as a Leader |
Susan Bertrand |
Management of Accounting Functions
The Educational Enterprise - Organization and administration |
| 2:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
| Bullying, the Law, and Safe Schools |
Charles Russo |
Management of School Facilities
The Educational Enterprise - Legal issues |
| Create collaborative budget development process using Google Sheets. |
Aziz Aghayev |
Budgeting and Reporting Activities
Financial Resource Management - Budgeting and financial planning |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Conducting a FLSA Review |
Karin Smith
Karla Soto |
Human Resource Management - Human relations
Management of Human Resource Functions |
| Public Speaking - Yes, You Can! |
Kim Cranston |
Financial Planning and Analysis
The Educational Enterprise - Organization and administration |
| The Business Aspect of School Nutrition |
Brian Adesso
Sue Malesa |
Ancillary Services - Food service
Management of Ancillary Services |
| Utilizing Analytics in Negotiations |
Kim Knight
Stewart Mhyre |
Financial Planning and Analysis
Financial Resource Management - Budgeting and financial planning |
| Saturday, October 16 |
| Session Title |
Speaker(s) |
Focus Area 1 |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Assessing and Improving Your District’s Financial Strength and Stability |
Michael Jacoby |
Financial Planning and Analysis
Financial Resource Management - Budgeting and financial planning |
| Compliance with Buy American in USDA Child Nutrition Programs |
Jill Kidd
Katherine Wilson |
Ancillary Services - Food service
Management of Accounting Functions |
| Leading During and After Grief |
David Bein |
Human Resource Management - Human relations
Management of Human Resource Functions |
| Remote Work Revelations |
Jason Helsen
Stephanie Weese |
Management of School Facilities
The Educational Enterprise - Organization and administration |
| Self-Funding “101” - Considerations for Self-Insuring Your Health Plan |
Timothy Erickson |
Human Resource Management - Personnel and benefits administration
Management of Human Resource Functions |
| So Your District Is Considering A Therapy Dog? |
Eric Small |
Other
Risk Management Activities |
| Update on the Law of Special Education |
Charles Russo |
Management of Human Resource Functions
The Educational Enterprise - Legal issues |
| 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM |
| Addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from a Grassroots Perspective |
Susan Harkin |
Management of Human Resource Functions
Other |
| Cash Flow Forecasting |
Ryan Ghizzoni
Connie Smith |
Financial Resource Management - Budgeting and financial planning
Management of Accounting Functions |
| Does YOUR District Size Really Matter When It Comes to Operating Procedures? |
Rebecca Estrada |
Financial Resource Management - Principles of school finance
Management of Ancillary Services |
| 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM |
| Build and Automate Dynamic Multiyear Salary projection using Excel |
Aziz Aghayev |
Financial Planning and Analysis
Financial Resource Management - Budgeting and financial planning |
| HIPAA Privacy and Security – Steps to Compliance |
Lynn Knight
Linda Mont |
Human Resource Management - Personnel and benefits administration
Management of Ancillary Services |
| Preparing Your First Comprehensive Annual Financial Report |
Kelly Benusa
Sara Kirk |
Budgeting and Reporting Activities
Financial Resource Management - Accounting, auditing, and financial reporting |
| Take Control of Your Day Before It Takes Control of YOU! |
Brianne King
Trisha Schock |
Management of Accounting Functions
Other |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Increasing productivity and engagement through employee well-being |
Jaryn Rogers |
Human Resource Management - Personnel and benefits administration
Management of Human Resource Functions |
| Understanding and Strengthening Your District’s Credit Rating |
Alison Thoms |
Financial Planning and Analysis
Financial Resource Management - Cash management, investments, and debt management |
| You Have Awarded a Procurement Contract…Now What? |
Dale Ponder
Karin Smith |
Financial Resource Management - Principles of school finance
Management of Ancillary Services |