Click here for 2011 Fall Conference Preregistration
Click here for Encumbrance Clerk/Treasurer Training and Round Table Discussion Preregistration

Attention: All OkASBO Members
October 5-7, 2011
Meridian Convention - Oklahoma City
View the agenda here.

"Coping with Change and Adversity: Staying Bitter or Getting Better"
Dr. James T. Reese
Keynote Speaker
Award-winning author, trainer, and motivational speaker, and CEO of James T. Reese and Associates, LLC., Dr. Reese is an expert at coping with change and adversity. This recipient of more than 3,000 awards works tirelessly to take his audiences to unimagined heights of self exploration.
Our perception of change reminds us that we see things as "we are",
not as"they are". Changing perceptions changes behaviors and allows us the
option of adopting positive attitudes. It is time to ask the questions: "Is my job a
passion, or just a pension?" "Do I want to stay bitter, or get better?" Learn the
Six Steps to Sanity™ and recapture control of your life.
You must hear him. Be there!
Read more about the Fall Conference in the August issue of OkASBO News
Pre-register for the conference here until September 30, 2011.
Not a member of OkASBO? Click here to join online.
Encumbrance Clerks/Treasurers/iPad Pre-Conference
October 5, 2011
Meridian Convention Center - Oklahoma City
This Pre-Conference day can be used to meet the legal requirements
of compliance for Encumbrance Clerks and
Treasurers, the continuing education requirements for encumbrance
Clerks and Treasurers or to simply gain additional
knowledge to perform your school job more effectively.
You can receive 6 hours for the complete day. Certificates
will be given to registrants.
Pre-register here before September 30th
Read more about the Fall 2011 training in the August OkASBO News

Back to Top
Treasurer and Encumbrance Clerk Training Registration fee:
OkASBO Member
$50.00; Non-member $100.00
Fee will be charged (regardless of attendance) if not cancelled by September 30, 2011. Click here to view the tentative agenda
Back to Top
Pre-Conference Training Agenda
Treasurers/Encumbrance Clerks/iPad
and Round Table Discussions
Meridian Convention Center 737 S. Meridian, OKC Salon I to L
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
This PreConference day can be used to meet the requirements of the training for Encumbrance Clerks and Treasurers, the continuing education requirements for Encumbrance Clerks and Treasurers or to simply gain additional knowledge to perform your school job. You can receive 6 hours for the complete day. Certificates will be given to registrants.
8:00 AM—Registration begins
Hosted by Municipal Accounting Systems
9:00 AM—Welcome/Introductions/Overview
Ann Wade, Executive Director, Oklahoma ASBO
9:10 –Ethics for School Business Officials
Dr. Linda Abner
Former Manager OCSBM
10:20 – Refreshment break
Hosted by Claims Administrative Services
10:40 –Navigating your Budget thru Turbulent Times
Karl White, Business Manager
Enid Public Schools
12:30—Lunch Provided, Salon I
New Workshop
1:00 –3:55 - iPad Business Applications
Moderator: Dawn Danker, Kathy Davis
Yukon Public Schools
1:00 –3:55 - Round Table Topics
Registrants may choose any table to listen
to the presentation and discussion. Each session
is scheduled for 55 minutes. Registrants may
then change to another table. There will be three
rotations scheduled.
Round Table Topics
Royal Ballroom
“OCAS Coding Examples and Practice”
Moderator: Iona Martin, Financial Specialist,
Oklahoma Dept. of Education
“Policies and Procedures for Encumbrance Clerks”
Moderator: Jack Jenkins, CPA
Jack H. Jenkins, CPA, PC
“School Treasurers—Their Role, Their
Responsibility and Their Mistakes"
Moderator: Jeff Hewett, CPA
Sanders, Bledsoe & Hewett, CPA,LLC
"Internal Controls"
Moderator: Roger Adair, Director of Finance
Moore Norman Technology Center
"How To Make a Purse Out Of a Sow’s Ear"
Moderator: Nancy McKay, CFO
Jenks Schools
3:55 – Summary & Certificate Presentation
Ann Wade, Executive Director,
Oklahoma ASBO
~Continuous Beverage Cart~
Hosted by
The Legend Group
√- Sessions marked by the check mark on
Thursday and Friday are approved for additional
continuing education requirements for
EC&T’s. To receive the credit, after the conference
send an email to info@okasbo,org outlining
the sessions attended and a certificate will be emailed to you. (Maximum of 6 points)
Register online here
Back to Top
Oklahoma ASBO 2011 Fall Conference
Meridian Convention Center, 801 S. Meridian, OKC
October 6-7, 2011 - Salons E—H
Thursday, September 16, 2010
8:00 AM—Registration Begins
8:00 AM—Continental Breakfast
Hosted by American Fidelity
Assurance Company
9:00 AM(Promptly)—First General Session
Moderator— President Bill Denton
Superintendent, Yukon Public Schools
9:00— Flag Salute/Opening Entertainment
9:20—President’s Remarks
9:20—Running for Office
Brenda Burkett, CFO
Norman Public Schools
9:30-10:00 Safety Issues/Reducing Injuries
in the Workplace
Todd Smoot, Safety Consultant
10:00-10:15—Refreshment break
Hosted by
Oklahoma School Assurance Group
10:15-12:00—Keynote Speaker
“Coping with Change & Adversity: Staying Bitter or Getting Better”
James Reese, PhD
Author, Lecturer & Consultant
12:00 - 1:00—Luncheon..…Imperial Ballroom
Hosted by
American Fidelity Assurance Group
Recognition of SDE’s Outstanding Schools in Financial Reporting
OkASBO Scholarships to ASBO International Conference Special Presentations
Luncheon Hosted by American Fidelity Assurance Company
1:10 - 2:00—Breakout Session A
√ Salon E—OCAS Changes
Presenter: Iona Martin, Financial Specialist
Oklahoma Department of Education
Host: Cindy Shievers, OkASBO Vice President
Administrative Assistant, Crescent Schools
√ Salon F Technology Policies & Procedures
Presenter: Susie & Jim Smith
TWOTREES Technologies, LLC
Bill Casey, Technology Director
Jenks Schools
Host: Dr. Penny Haynes, OkASBO Board of Dir.
Superintendent, Allen Bowden School
√ Salon G Fair Labor Standards Act Information
Presenter: William Stephenson
US Department of Labor
Host: Stacey Butterfield, OkASBO Board of Directors
Associate Superintendent, Jenks Schools
√Salon H IRS Reporting Requirements for Tax-Exempt Bonds
Presenter: Karen Proctor, Managing Consultant
Bond Logistix
Host: Patty Beavers, OkASBO Board of Directors
Director of Finance, Claremore Schools
√ Salon MN Legislative Issues—Open Forum
Presenter: Representative Dennis Casey
Host: Steve Shiever, OkASBO Education Liaison
2:10 - 3:00 Breakout Session B
√ Salon E OCAS Changes
Presenter: Iona Martin, Financial Specialist
Oklahoma Department of Education
Host: Pam Hughes, OkASBO Chair/SDE/Tech
Treasurer, Caney Valley Schools
√ Salon F Technology Policies & Procedures
Presenter: Susie & Jim Smith
TWOTREES Technologies,LLC
Bill Casey, Technology Director
Jenks Schools
Host: Tom Linihan, OkASBO President Elect
Superintendent, Adair Schools
√ Salon G Fair Labor Standards Act Information
Presenter: William Stephenson
US Department of Labor
Host: Debra Jacoby, OkASBO Chair/HR Comm.
CFO, Union Schools
√ Salon H IRS Reporting Requirements for Tax-Exempt Bonds
Presenter: Karen Proctor, Managing Consultant
Bond Logistix
Host: Nancy McKay, OkASBO Chair/Finance Comm.
CFO, Jenks Schools
√Salon MN Legislative Issues—Open Forum
Presenter: Representative Dennis Casey
Host: Steve Shiever, OkASBO Education Liaison
3:10 - 4:00 Breakout Session C
√ Salon E OCAS Changes
Presenter: Iona Martin, Financial Specialist
Oklahoma Department of Education
Host: Debra Jacoby, OkASBO Chair/HR Comm.
CFO, Union Schools
√ Salon F Technology Policies & Procedures
Presenter: Susie & Jim Smith
TWOTREES Technologies, LLC
Host: Bill Casey, OkASBO Chair/Technology Comm.
Technology Director, Jenks Schools
√ Salon G Fair Labor Standards Act Information
Presenter: William Stephenson
US Department of Labor
Host: Nancy McKay, OkASBO Chair/Finance Comm.
CFO, Jenks Schools
√ Salon H IRS Reporting Requirements for Tax-
Exempt Bonds
Presenter: Karen Proctor, Managing Consultant
Bond Logistix
Host: Pam Hughes, OkASBO Chair/SDE/Tech Comm
Treasurer, Caney Valley Schools
√Salon MN Current Workers’ Compensation Issues
Presenter: Jerry Whorton
Consolidated Benefits Resources
Host: Stacey Butterfield, OkASBO Board of Directors
Associate Superintendent, Jenks Schools
4:15 – 7:00 Salon IJKL
Refreshments, finger food,
Door Prizes by Document Imaging Solutions
Karaoke with Cheryl
Friday, October 7, 2011
Meridian Convention Center, OKC
Royal Ballroom
8:00am—Registration continues
8:00 am—Continental Breakfast
Hosted by:
Barlow Education Management Services
National American Insurance Company
Sooner Copy Machines, Inc.
9:00 am—Second General Session—Salon H
Moderator: President Elect Tom Linihan
Superintendent, Adair Schools
9:05-9:50—"Teacher Retirement Updates”
Josh Richardson, Internal Auditor
9:50 – 10:20 OSEEGIB Updates
Frank Wilson, Administrator
10:20 – 10:35—Refreshment Break
Hosted by
Horace Mann
10:35-11:35—Legislative Panel (TBA)
Moderator: Steve Shiever, OkASBO Education Liaison
11:35-12:00—OkASBO Updates
Ann Wade, Executive Director
12:00—Adjourn
12:10 pm—OkASBO Board Meeting
Director’s Suite
Luncheon Hosted by
Life Insurance Company of the Southwest
Register online here
Back to Top