February eNews and Information Update
2016 Spring Conference
Conference Information
Join Us at the Reed Center
The 2016 Spring Conference is fast approaching.  We can't wait to have you join us at the Reed Center for what we are sure will be a great conference.  

We hope you will join us for our shortened  conference schedule, (2 days only, preconference and conference sessions). 
Keynote Speaker
"Leadership Redefined" (Lead By Influence) - Dave Weber

Leadership used to be defined by position or title, responsibility or authority, but that definition is far too narrow for the challenges facing education today. The truth is, the time has come for a new kind of leader, a leader who guides through 'influence'. 

Dave o utlines 12 key principles that  will help you grow your own leadership capacity, bringing about systemic change in your organization, and usher in real success.   http://leadershipredefined.net/
Conference Schedule

We are excited to offer a power packed spring  conference 
built on the feedback of our  membership.  We have posted a link to the current program.


 
2016 Spring Breakout Session Schedule 
 
Conference Level Sponsors
Platinum Level Sponsor
American Fidelity Assurance Company
Gold Level Sponsor
Oklahoma School Assurance Group
Silver Level Sponsor
Frontline Technologies
Silver Level Sponsor
TimeClock Plus
Silver Level Sponsor
Focus Financial
What's New at the Conference?
OKASBO and USSA are partnering during the spring conference window.  USSA will be offering their regional conference the day following the OKASBO conference.  We hope that you will consider attending all three days of these informative and educational sessions.
Sign Up for the USSA Regional Meeting
United Suburban Schools Association (USSA) 
Regional Conference for  Superintendents and District Administrators
Friday, April 15, 2016
  • Effective Evaluations and Dismissals  (Rosenstein, Fist and Ringold)
  • Protect your District from Fraud   (BancFirst)          
  • FERPA, School Pictures and Student Identification (Lifetouch)                      
  • Lunch and Learn  (Sponsored by Discovery Learning)
  • Effective School Communication Strategies (Center for Communication and Engagement)
  • Latest News for School Building Designs and Efficiency  (Nabholz Corporation)
  • You've finished your Building Project, now for the Transition (ACE/Atlas and HiTouch)
Awards and Scholarships
School Business Official of the Year
In an effort to recognize members who contribute to OKASBO, their profession, their school, and community, the Oklahoma ASBO board has developed a program to honor an
outstanding OKASBO member each year. 
 
The annual award winner then competes for the Eagle Awards given
by ASBO International. This award will recognize the "School Business Official of the Year" for  Oklahoma ASBO. 
Application Deadline: February 29, 2016.

Sponsored by DIS
Strength in Education Scholarship Application
Security Benefit, in partnership with Oklahoma ASBO, will grant a one-time $1,500   ($750
per-academic semester) scholarship to a graduating high school senior who plans to pursue a certified degree in education, or in an occupation that directly supports the educational system. 
 
To be eligible to apply, the applicant must be from an OKASBO member school district. 
Deadline: March 1, 2016 
Sponsored by Security Benefit