School Business Matters - The Association of School Business Officials International
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe Association of School Business Officials and BAM Radio Network have partnered to bring you School Business Matters (formerly ASBO Radio). Executive Director John Musso hosts the program, focusing on the topics that matter to you. Each brief segment features a thought-provoking discussion with an expert who has hands-on experience in the areas of school business management practices, professional growth, and the effective use of educational resources.
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Preparing Today to Lead the Workforce of Tomorrow
April 20, 2020 18:27 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesToday, fifty-four percent of the workforce is made up of women. Additionally, people of color represent a rapidly growing sector of the working population. Join us for a discussion on inclusive leadership as we look at strategies to prepare us for the future workforce. Follow on Twitter: @ASBOIntl @bamradionetwork @DrShirleyDavis #schoolbusiness #leadership Dr. Shirley Davis is an accomplished corporate executive, global workforce management expert, a certified leadership coach, and a ma...
Academic Return on Investment: A Framework for Managing New School Initiatives
November 14, 2019 03:54 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesJoin us for a discussion on Academic return on investment - a framework for implementing, managing and analyzing new school initiatives. Follow on Twitter: @TogaFinance @ASBOIntl @bamradionetwork #schoolbusiness #leadership Tim Hilker is the Assistant Superintendent for Business in the Saratoga Springs City School District. Hilker is on the Board of Directors for the New York State Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) and is also the president of the Capital Region ASBO Chapter...
Protecting Our Kids in a Multimedia World
July 31, 2017 15:26 - 8 minutes - 25 BytesThe risks to students on social media are accelerating. Join us as we talk about how schools can be proactive about protecting our kids. Follow: @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl @MJohnston_ASBO @bamradionetwork #suptchat #satchat #edchat #LeadExcellence #edleaders Michael Johnston is the Associate Superintendent of Administrative Services for Clovis Unified School District. He has served on Clovis Unified’s leadership team for nearly 14 years. Michael has over 23 year’s experience in public edu...
What Should Our Education Priorities Be Now, Who Will Set Them?
July 31, 2017 15:26 - 13 minutes - 25 BytesThe current administration and U.S Secretary of Education usher in a new era in education priorities. Join our panel of national education leaders as we discuss education priorities and who will set them. Follow: @Eduflack @NASSP @AASAHQ @AASADan @NAEYC @RhianNAEYC @NASSPexec @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl @NAESP @Connelly_NAESP @bamradionetwork #suptchat #satchat #edchat #LeadExcellence #edleaders Daniel (Dan) Domenech is executive director of the American Association of School Adminis...
3 Lessons from an Experiment in Consolidating School Districts
February 15, 2017 08:05 - 8 minutes - 25 BytesOur guest walked into a job that involved sharing his position with two school districts. There were benefits and liabilities. Learn what worked and what did not. Follow: @JohnMusso @RPhelsenj @ASBOIntl Jason Helsen has served as Director of Finance for Reeths-Puffer Schools in Muskegon, MI for over six years. Jason is an active member in ASBO International as well as his state affiliate, Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO). He and wife Maria, a middle school teacher, live in ...
Galvanizing Community Support for School Budgets
June 15, 2016 11:08 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesThe needs and uses of school security systems have evolved. New technology and new laws make this a good time to review your systems. Follow: @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl Brian Moore is supervisor of public safety for Red Clay School District in Wilmington, Delaware. Brian served in public safety for 15 years and has logged in countless hours as a volunteer firefighter. He also has served as the chair of ASBO's School Facilities Committee and is the chair of ASBO's Editorial Advisory Committee.
Unpacking the Ethics of School Procurement
May 09, 2016 18:24 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesEthical procurement practices are essential to schools on many levels. Breaches can lead to waste of limited financial resources and a loss of trust among stakeholders.Join us as we review best practices. Kim Bauer is purchasing director of Norman Public Schools ISD2009 in Norman, OK, and has been at her present position for eight years. She has been in the procurement profession in federal government, county government, and private business for a total of almost 30 years.
The Hidden Cost of Not Having a Succession Plan
April 12, 2016 00:09 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesIn this segment, we look at the some of the ways not having a succession plan can hurt your school or school district. Follow: @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl Marvin Dereef, Jr. has spent nearly 14 years in accounting and financial management roles. He is currently the Executive Director of Budget Services for Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, GA, which is the fourth-largest school system in Georgia and has over $1 billion total budget. He is a certified administrator of school finance and operations ...
New Tools for Performance Management and District Improvement
February 26, 2016 22:49 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesIn this segment, our guest provides an introduction to data management tools including benchmarks and dashboards. Follow: @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl @MaryCDeLai Mary Delai is in her tenth year as Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Administration at Reading Public Schools. She is currently president of the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials (M
What Every School Leader Can Learn from My Trip to the North Pole
November 05, 2015 19:11 - 8 minutes - 25 BytesOur guest has thrown himself into fast changing unpredictable situations that required exceptional decision-making skills. Many of the skills are the same required to be an effective 21st century education leader. Follow: @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl @mattmcfadyen Matt McFadyen is a record breaking polar adventurer, sailor and rower who for the last decade has been part of and lead teams to some of the most extreme environments on the planet. Matt works as a professional speaker and leadership c...
Who is the Most Positive Person In the Room? Why It Matters
September 02, 2015 21:25 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesOur guest says shares science-based keys to creating a more positive school environment. Learn why any room is controlled by the most "expressive" and how understanding this can help you change school culture. Follow: @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl Michelle Gielan, Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research, researches the science of positive communication and how to use it to fuel success. Michelle is a Partner at GoodThink, a positive psychology consulting firm, and she holds a Master...
Using Data Mining to Detect Fraud and Misuse of School Funds
January 20, 2015 22:16 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesMisuse of school funds is a significant problem that impacts district budgets across the nation. In this segment, we look at how to detect and prevent fraud and abuse of school funds. Follow: @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl Karin Smith has over 15 years of experience in school district leadership. As a consulting manager with Heinfeld & Meech, Karin is able to share her school finance expertise with school districts across Arizona and in other states. Before joining H&M in 2011, Karin served as CFO...
How Much Is Too Much?: A Work-Life Balance Checklist
September 08, 2014 16:00 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesWe understand that education is a calling, but how do you determine if you are doing too much and your life is out of balance? More important how can you restore the balance? @johnmusso @asbointl @bamradionetwork Tim Peraino is Director of Facilities & Purchasing for Kent Intermediate School District in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tim has a Masters of Science in Education and is a Certified Facilities Director through the Michigan Business Officials. Stephanie Weese is Director of Fiscal Servic...
Effective Loss Control Through Accident and Incident Follow Up
July 22, 2014 21:50 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesAccidents and incidents can be avoided. Preventing accidents has multiple benefits to schools districts. In this segment we cover highlight from a popular session on this topic. @johnmusso @asbointl @bamradionetwork Tom Wohlleber is the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services for the Middleton-CrossPlainsAreaSchool District in Middleton, Wisconsin. He has been the recipient of WASBO's two highest honors, the Wallace E. Zastrow Award and Wisconsin SchoolBusiness Official of the Year...
Update on Implementing the New Health Care Law in Schools
May 28, 2014 19:36 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesOur guest today walks us through the latest implementation issues around the new health care act - including viable and risky approaches and traps to avoid. @johnmusso @asbointl @dbein @bamradionetwork David Bein is the chief fiscal officer at East Maine School District 63. He is a certified Chief School Business Official, currently serving on the Board of Directors for Illinois ASBO. Twitter ID is @dbein
The Affordable Health Care Act: What School Leaders Need to Know
November 13, 2013 22:39 - 13 minutes - 25 BytesSome of the critical deadlines mandated by the Affordable Health Care Act are rapidly approaching. There are many implications for school administrators, school leaders and school business officials. In this segment we invite one of the most informed expert on the new law to walk us through the basics you need to know. @johnmusso @asbointl @bamradionetwork Susan Relland is a Vice President of American Fidelity Assurance Company. One of her primary responsibilities is creating Health Care R...
How the Role of the School Business Manager is Changing
July 03, 2013 01:24 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesFor a myriad of reasons, the role of the school business manager is changing. Collaboration and consolidation is becoming more essential. Our guest shares a hers story about a radical restructuring implemented in her school district and how it was done. @johnmusso @asbointl @bamradionetwork Stephanie Weese is the Director-Fiscal Services at Kent Intermediate School District located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is her sixth year at Kent ISD, with ten years in School Business.
Making Compelling and Effective Budget Presentations
April 25, 2013 23:06 - 13 minutes - 25 BytesToday making budget presentations are more challenging than ever. Our guests say that part of the key to doing it well is managing the communication chain and linking numbers and narratives. Learn how... @johnmusso @asbointl @bamradionetwork Ramona Thurman has 18 years of experience in governmental and school finance and budget. Ramona currently serves as the Director of Budgeting for Atlanta Public Schools in Atlanta, GA. Marvin Dereef Jr, has spent nearly 14 years in accounting and financ...
Strategies For Serving Special Needs Students As Budgets Tighten
March 14, 2013 20:23 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesBudgets have been cut, but the legal and social mandate to serve special needs students remains. How are school districts managing this dilemma? Our guest provides insight into how this problem is being managed in the trenches. David J. Peterson, Ed. D. J.D., Superintendent of Scottsdale Unified School District in Arizona. David is a very popular presenter at the Association of School Business Officials annual conferences. His legal training make him a highly sought after speaker at the...
The Financial and Management Challenges of Increasing Technology in Classrooms
January 30, 2013 23:42 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesThe push to ramp up the use of technology in education is running into infrastructure and financial limitations. In this segment we explore the challenges and how some school business officials are surmounting the hurdles. As the senior business and finance executive of the Litchfield School District since 2004, Stephen F. Martin, RSBA. is responsible for managing the business, finance, risk management, technology, food service, transportation, and building & grounds operations. Since 2004, ...
Crisis Communication 101: Why You Need a Plan
December 15, 2012 15:21 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesMore often than not a crisis is unexpected and leaves little time for planning. This is why developing a crisis communications plan in advance is critical. In this segment we discuss the basics you need to know to plan ahead and be prepared and cool during a school crisis. As a former Emmy Award-winning Reporter, Anchor, Executive Producer, and Paris Correspondent for the United Stations Radio Network, Candace Belair is an expert in presentation skills training, media skills and crisis comm...
Health Reimbursement Arrangements, a Powerful Tool for Managing Costs
July 02, 2012 19:49 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesIn recent years rising health care cost are impacting employer and employees. Expert are predicting that health care costs are still going to rise in the next several years. Health Reimbursement Arrangements can help you manage these costs. Learn more... Larry Stein of Retirement Plan Services of America, Inc., has worked with America's educational institutions for 38 years, helping to develop and implement retirement related programs designed specifically for the public sector employee.
The New Fiscal Reality: Surviving the Education Budget Crisis
April 19, 2012 20:14 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesSevere budget deficits with no end in sight is the new reality for most school business officials. In this segment we talk about radical strategies being considered and pursued by school business officials to survive this budget crisis. Timothy (Tim) J. Shrom has served the past 30 years as the Chief Business Official at the Solanco School District in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. He has served as President of the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO). Dr. William T. Har...
Coping with the Uncertainty of the Healthcare Mandate
March 21, 2012 01:30 - 14 minutes - 25 BytesThe health care mandate is being legally challenged and has made it to the U.S. Supreme Court. Many school districts are taking a wait and see posture. However, the law requires a number of actions by school business officials that may be difficult meet at the last minute. Since the law includes fines and punishments for noncompliance we asked two experts to provide guidance on how to best deal with the current uncertainty.
Radical School Cost Containment Strategies for Tough Financial Times
January 09, 2012 21:40 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesSavvy school business officials have already cut school budgets to the bone. But these financial times are requiring more radical strategies for cost containment. Our guest today has helped many school districts develop these radical cost-cuttings plans and shares his insights on today's program.
The Appropriate Role of The Federal Government In Local Education Policy
February 25, 2010 04:22 - 13 minutes - 25 BytesThe unprecedented federal investment in education through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is raising questions about the proper role of the federal government in local education policy. In this segment, four of our educational leaders share their views.
The Trade Off Between Teacher Wages and Layoffs
November 02, 2009 20:18 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesSchool districts leaders are being forced to make some very tough choices to manage the fiscal crisis. Ultimately their decisions impact class sizes educational outcomes and historical compensation structures. This segment reviews some of the creative solutions being employed.
5 Ways to Get More and Spend Less Through Technology
September 30, 2009 17:00 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesKrueger shares five strategies and a three tactics which allow you to leverage ARRA funds to get more while spending less. Keith explains how to focus on value and align your spending with the educational mission.
Your Special Role in Monitoring the Uses of ARRA Funds
September 02, 2009 15:06 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesCharles P. Rose , the general counsel for the Department of Education, talked with us about the special role of school business officials in tracking uses of ARRA funds, discretionary funds and school turnaround strategies.
Strategic Investment of ARRA Funds
August 20, 2009 13:27 - 9 minutes - 25 BytesPatricia Guard from the U.S Department of Education discusses strategies for using funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to get the most bang for the buck while avoiding potential liabilities for misuse.