OSBA
Oklahoma ASBO is proud to announce the creation of the OKASBO School Business Institute (formerly OKASBO Institute of School Business and Finance). The OKASBO SBI will provide professional development programs for school business managers, treasurers, clerks, secretaries, administrators, and others responsible for the fiscal operations of career tech, charter and common schools. The programs are designed to provide knowledge of the legal, governmental and financial dimensions of all school operations.
The OKASBO SBI program is a series of business trainings based on the International School Business Management Professional Standards and Code of Ethics. The program is divided into three levels: Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced. Graduation from the OKASBO SBI program is a prerequisite towards professional certification through OKASBO.
In addition to the Academy Programs, OKASBO SBI will be offering programs for treasurers, encumbrance clerks, activity fund custodians, HR and payroll professionals and other school finance professionals.
THE FY 2025 LEVEL PROGRAMS WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 22nd AND 23rd.
The sessions will be held at Canadian Valley Technology - Yukon Campus
THE SECOND SESSION OF THE PROGRAMS WILL BE ON APRIL 1st AND 2nd.
The session will be held at Canadian Valley Technology - Yukon Campus
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL:
The topics to be covered in INTRODUCTORY LEVEL are:
| Roles/Responsibilities of School Business Officials | Federal Programs Update |
| Introduction to Risk Management | Budget Development Process |
| Basic State Aid Formula | Basic Principles of Ad Valorem |
| Introduction to the Oklahoma Cost Accounting System (OCAS) | How Safe is Your Bank? |
| Activity Funds | Communications |
| Auditing | Critical Thinking: Ethics |
| Fraud and Abuse | Survival Skills: Time Management & Networking |
Fellow school officials will share their expertise in the above topics with you. You will also complete various homework assignments to enhance or prepare for sessions. We will also encourage as much networking as possible.
Cost: $250/members; $350/non-members
Click here to register for the INTRODUCTORY LEVEL Program
Click here for the INTRODUCTORY LEVEL Agenda - October Session
Click here for the INTRODUCTORY LEVEL Agenda - April Session
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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:
The topics to be covered in INTERMEDIATE LEVEL are:
| Emergency Preparedness and Recovery | Dealing with Personnel Issues |
| Budgeting and Planning | Advanced Risk Management |
| Human Resource Management – Benefits/Personnel | Internal Controls |
| Payroll | Child Nutrition Program |
| Bond Issues – What, Who, When and How | Safety and Security |
| Purchasing Processes & Efficiency | Technology Hot Issues: Cybersecurity |
| Community/Business Relations and Communication | Review/Critical Thinking: Problem Solving |
| How the Legislative Process Works | |
| Legal Issues – Working with DHS | Critical Thinking Issues: FERPA |
Fellow school officials will share their expertise in the above topics with you. You will also complete various homework assignments to enhance or prepare for sessions. We will also encourage as much networking as possible.
Cost: $250/members; $350/non-members
Click here to register for the INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Program -
Click here for INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Agenda - October Session
Click here for INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Agenda - April Session
*Prerequisite to register is the completion of the INTRODUCTORY LEVEL or the completion of the OCSBM Introductory Level
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ADVANCED LEVEL:
The topics to be covered in ADVANCED LEVEL are:
| Advanced Legal Issues | Legislative Process and Education Hot Issues |
| Board Policies | Open Records & Open Meetings |
| Budget Reduction | School Transportation |
| Ethical Decision Making | Special School Audit |
| Facilities and Construction | Teacher Retirement |
| HR Management and Negotiations | Technology Updates |
Fellow school officials will share their expertise in the above topics with you. You will also complete various homework assignments to enhance or prepare for sessions. We will also encourage as much networking as possible.
Cost: $250/members; $350/non-members
Click here to register for the LEVEL THREE Program -
Click here for ADVANCED LEVEL Agenda - October Session
Click here for ADVANCED LEVEL THREE Agenda - April Session
*Prerequisite to register is the completion of INTERMEDIATE LEVEL or the completion of the OCSBM Intermediate Level
