Programs and Services

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 »

Business Associate Membership Benefits

NYSASBO facilitates connections between Business Associates and School Business Professionals with services especially designed to serve the needs of all members and build a professional community.  read more »

Each year school districts will take advantage of a unique blend of practical experience, analytical skill, and exceptional knowledge by engaging the services of NYSASBO for the purpose of conducting an on-site study, examination, or assessment. NYSASBO offers to districts of all sizes the opportunity to customize a program of activities in response to their needs - from the broadly defined comprehensive study to the more specific or issue related micro-assessment.  read more »

School districts and BOCES seeking employment candidates can access NYSASBO's on-line database of career profiles for school business management professionals. They can also post employment vacancies of interest to NYSASBO's membership. The searchable on-line database of career profiles includes the career goals, resumes, recommendations, and other supporting documents of NYSASBO members who have elected to create a career profile. School districts and BOCES will also be able to contact candidates of interest directly through the NYSASBO website.  read more »

NYSASBO provides legal consultation and legal assistance services to support active members in their employment relationship with public school districts or BOCES. Active members are eligible for one hour per year of legal consultation with the NYSASBO attorney. Active members are also eligible to receive funds to help offset their attorney fees through NYSASBO's Legal Assistance Program Fund. Some limitations apply. Active members interested in accessing NYSASBO's legal services should contact the Executive Director at 518-434-2281.  read more »

NYSASBO offers a number of Awards and Scholarships awarded annually at the Annual Conference to recognize the achievements of NYSASBO members. Information about each award or scholarship can be found below. The deadline for NYSASBO Awards and Scholarships’ applications or nominations is March 1st. Send to NYSASBO, 7 Elk Street, Albany, New York 12207 or Fax: 518-434-1303. Application/Nomination forms are available in the Awards and Scholarships brochure as well as attached below.  read more »

The Mentor Program is designed to provide technical assistance and advice to first and second year School Business Officials relative to the myriad duties and responsibilities that are inherent within every School Business Official’s job description. This is accomplished by pairing new Business Officials on a one-to-one basis with experienced veterans. The Mentor and new Business Official then agree to meet periodically throughout the school year in order to discuss particular job-related problems.

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It would be hard not to notice the impact the Internet has had on our daily lives, both personally and professionally. Once a venue for simply receiving information statically presented to us on a web page, the Internet is now a dynamic place where we go to share information about ourselves—our histories, our interests, our beliefs, our knowledge and our experience. We go there to exchange and debate ideas, ask and answer questions, and to connect almost continuously with our friends, family, colleagues and business partners.  read more »

NYSASBO builds and fosters relationships with policy makers to advance the efficient and effective management of educational resources. NYSASBO also provides members a voice in public policy matters that affect school business professionals and school districts across New York State. For more information about NYSASBO's current advocacy efforts, please visit the Advocacy page.  read more »

NYSASBO’s primary publication, The Reporter offers insight into the issues confronting school business officials. It also covers Association affairs, spotlights of members, and events. It is sent to members each month from August through May. NYSASBO members who have articles published in The Reporter are automatically eligible for the Starfish Award.  read more »