Get the latest updates and trends in school business management and operations at NYSASBO's Fall Business Management Workshop

NYSASBO's Fall Business Management Workshop is a series of three full day workshops combined into a single convenient conference that provides the most comprehensive view available of the important activities in the school business office. The Fall Business Management Workshop takes a broad look at the school business office from two perspectives—management and operations.  read more »

September kicks off the Fall 2010 Institute Program with the Personnel Management I Online Course running from September 1 through the 30th. This online course will give insights into why human capital is one of the greatest resources for any employer, including schools. A coordinated approach to human resources management maximizes the productivity of employees and protects the district against potential litigation. Included in this online course, with the option to register for them separately without taking the online course are two webinars in September. The Employment Records Webinar is on the 16th from 2:00 pm. - 3:30 pm and Payroll Administration Webinar on September 22, 2010, also 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm.  read more »

NYSASBO has extended the deadline for applications for the SBO Leadership Academy to Friday, September 3rd. The SBO Leadership Academy is designed to develop and enhance the leadership skills of practicing school business officials. With sessions held in relaxed and professional settings, the Academy is geared toward the experienced SBO who is technically proficient and wishes to become a true educational leader. To qualify for selection, applicants must be someone who will benefit from leadership development, have a minimum of three (3) years experience in some aspect of school business management, and be an active member of NYSASBO. Details about the upcoming SBO Leadership Academy are available at http://www.nysasbo.org/institute/sboacademy. To download the application, go to http://www.nysasbo.org/files/SBO%20Academy%20Application%202010-2011.pdf. NYSASBO thanks this year's SBO Leadership Academy sponsors: Ameresco, NYSIR, and Utica National Insurance Group.

Registration is still open for the ASBO International Annual Meeting. Celebrate History, ASBO International Turns 100. ASBO International’s 2010 Annual Meeting, September 24-27 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

"Cel-e-brate 100 years. Come on, let’s celebrate! There will be a party going on in 2010 — a celebration that will launch school business management into the next 100 years. While zoot suits, beehives, and pet rocks have fizzled, your association stands the test of time. For a century, school business officials just like you have relied on ASBO International. Join us as we look back on the decades and build the future of sustainable education funding. Leave your legacy for the school business officials who will follow us, for the students who need us.” (http://asbointl.org/index.asp?bid=31896)  read more »

NYSASBO thanks the 2010 Titanium Sponsors from this year's Annual Conference. Deedrick Bertholf, Executive Director of NYSASBO presented certificates to the Titanium Sponsors at the conference during the trade show June 6-7, 2010. Thank you again to all of the sponsors who made this year's Annual Conference such a success. Please find photos below of the presentation of certificates to the Titanium Sponsors.  read more »

A new year is upon us, and NYSASBO is once again asking members to share their knowledge and expertise with the rest of the membership by submitting an article for The Reporter.

NYSASBO’s primary publication, The Reporter offers insight into the issues confronting school business officials. It also covers Association affairs, news, and events. The Reporter is published by NYSASBO bi-monthly. Active NYSASBO members who have articles published in The Reporter are automatically eligible for the Dr. Joan Colvin Starfish Award. See www.nysasbo.org/awards for details on this award.  read more »

NYSASBO announces its Fall 2010 Program of Workshops, Webinars, and Online Courses from the New York State School Business Management Institute! Registration is now open for the Fall Program. To view the programs offered for the Fall, please visit the NYSASBO Events page at www.nysasbo.org/events to view the events by date, or to view them by professional standard, head to institute.nysasbo.org. To purchase your registrations for the Fall, please visit the NYSASBO Online Store today!  read more »

In order to provide a more powerful online learning experience, NYSASBO has implemented Moodle, the popular and free online course management system used by many school districts, colleges, and universities around the world. The new Moodle website, located at institute.nysasbo.org is now the online home for NYSASBO’s New York State School Business Management Institute. The Institute's webpage is entirely devoted to NYSASBO’s professional development programming, including workshops, webinars, online courses, and conferences.  read more »

At the Awards Luncheon today, June 7, 2010 at the Annual Conference in Saratoga Springs, Joseph C. Dragone was announced as this year's Philip B. Fredenburg Memorial Award for Outstanding Service recipient. Mr. Dragone was truly surprised and speechless for a few moments upon receipt of the award. Joe's wife, Liz and daughter, Christine made the trip to Saratoga to surprise him at the luncheon today. Joe received this award in recognition of his long and meritorious service to children, the New York State Association of School Business Officials and the educational community.  read more »

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