School Business Insider

ASBO International's official podcast. Each week we sit down down with school business professionals and industry experts from around the world to share their stories and explore the topics that matter most to you.

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Controlling the Narrative: Strategies to Effectively Communicate Your Budget

Summary Sarah Viera, the Executive Director of Business Services at the Mequon-Thiensville School District in Wisconsin, speaks about effectively communicating the budget. Sarah shares her background and the unique aspects of her district, including the inclusion of a recreation department. She discusses the challenges she faced during the pandemic in communicating the budget and the misconceptions that arose. Sarah explains how her district formed a community task force to address these challen...

Mar 12, 2024•35 min

Advocacy 101

In this two part episode of School Business Insider, host John Brucato is joined by Victor Manuel and Julie Marlette to discuss advocacy in the education sector. They talk about the importance of speaking to lawmakers and the best approach to do so. They also discuss the challenges of advocating for education amidst competing interests and the political dance that often takes place. John also speaks with Ron Clamser to reflect on their day of advocacy together. The episode highlights the prepara...

Mar 05, 2024•51 min

What ESSER Made Possible

In recognition of Public Schools week this week, we're highlighting the great things SBOs are doing with ESSER funds to support their students! In this episode, the guests discuss the impact of ESSER funds on their school districts. They provide background information on their districts and demographics. The conversation covers topics such as the initial reactions to the funding, the challenges faced by business and grants offices, the transition off ESSER funds, and the focus on addressing...

Feb 27, 2024•42 min

From District to District

In this episode, John Brucato interviews Cindy Reilmann, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/CFO at the Ferguson Florissant School District. They discuss Cindy's transition from a higher wealth district to a higher needs district and the challenges and opportunities that come with it. They also explore the role of school business officials in impacting student achievement and managing resources in different districts. Cindy shares her first impressions of her new district and the...

Feb 20, 2024•56 min

Avoiding Burnout: It's More Flow than Balance

Summary In this episode, John Brucato discusses work-life balance and avoiding burnout with guests Aubrey Kirkpatrick and Heather Taylor. They explore the increased stress and burnout experienced by school business officials, the desire for in-person interaction, and personal struggles with burnout. They also share strategies for balancing work and life, including exercise, gratitude practices, and spending time outdoors. Additionally, they discuss the challenges and importance of balancing work...

Feb 13, 2024•49 min

Beyond the Numbers

In this episode, David Bein, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services at the Barrington 220 School District, speaks about the role of a school business official beyond numbers and finances. He discusses the importance of relationships, trust, and counseling the superintendent. David also explores the influence of politics on school business officials and the challenges of balancing budget constraints with educational goals. David shares his perspective on becoming a destination district fo...

Feb 06, 2024•41 min

Tools of the Trade and Making AI Work for You

Brian Cechnicki, ASBO New York Executive Director, discusses the development of a tool for school business officials in New York to analyze complex state data. The tool, created using ChatGPT and Excel, simplifies the understanding of the Foundation Aid formula and provides insights into the funding allocation for school districts. Brian explains the components of the formula and how the tool breaks down the calculations. He also shares the benefits of using ChatGPT for Excel and discusses the t...

Jan 30, 2024•48 min

ASBO International’s New Executive Director is at the Heart of it All

Welcome to the very first episode of School Business Insider, ASBO International's official podcast. I am so excited to have you as an insider and to learn about the great things going on around the world with school business. On this episode, Jim Rowan, the new executive director of ASBO International, discusses his career journey and his vision for the organization. He emphasizes the importance of listening to members and creating value for them. Jim also highlights the need to balance pr...

Jan 18, 2024•30 min

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