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July, 2007 KASBO Network Volume 16, Issue 4 In This Issue Message from the President Meet the Board KASBO Board Meeting Karen's Korner KASBO Mission Statement     The view points expressed or implied in this publication are not necessarily the official position of KASBO. NETWORK is published for the members of the Kansas Association of School Business Officials. Clifford Burk , President USD 453 Leavenworth Karen M. Schadel, Editor

Message from KASBO President Another new school year is about to begin. Soon the staff and students will be returning. Magically, the buildings have been cleaned, repairs made, new budgets have been built, staff hired, contracts drawn up, negotiations are complete (for most I hope), bills have been paid, paychecks have been delivered on time and all the other things that keep a district running and I still get questioned every year “ Gee, do you work in the summer?“ As we know the KASBO membership is the backbone that keeps the schools in Kansas operating smoothly. I believe that KASBO helps us to keep this large machine running by keeping us current on pressing issues and building relationships with our peers from around the state that share many of the same problems and issues we face on a day to day basis. As your new president I would welcome and encourage any input from the membership. Just as in the quote it takes an entire village to educate a child; it also takes the whole membership to keep this organization running. Please help provide the organization input with the current issues that need to be addressed at our workshops and convention. We will do our best to get presenters for the issues. I would specifically like your opinion on this newsletter. Should we offer the newsletter in an online format only, hard copy only or both? Please let me know how you feel. The KASBO executive board recently had a goal-setting workday with John Musso, the executive director of ASBO in Salina where a lot of good information was gathered. With Fred’s leadership we came up with some new goals that I believe will help us with decision making in the future. Thank you for your confidence in me to be your president for the coming year. Have a good rest of the summer break and may your start of school is smooth sailing. Clifford Burk USD 453 Leavenworth Public Schools cliffb@lvksch.org 913-290-0914

Meet the Board

Paul Crawford
Board of Director Member
USD 345 Seaman

Paul Crawford, has been the Director of Maintenance for the USD 345 Seaman Public Schools for the last 13 years. Prior to that time he was Director of Buildings and Grounds and Transportation for USD 409 in Atchison for 7 years. Then served as Director of Physical Plant and Transportation and an Industrial Education Instructor for Topeka/Hayden Catholic High School for 7 years. Paul was the Industrial Education Instructor and Vice Principal for Royal Valley High School USD 337 in Hoyt, Kansas for 8 years. He has been an officer in KASBO the last 3 years and a member since 1988. He has been an officer in the Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities since 1993, a member since 1981 and is currently its President. He has been Northeast Kansas Vice President of the Kansas State Pupil Transportation Association, an Alumni Ambassador for Emporia State University, Program Director for Midwest Energy Managers Organization, Mayor and City Council Member for the City of Mayetta.

Paul holds a BSE and MSE from Emporia State University and 7-12 Administrative Certification from Washburn University in Topeka. His wife, Linda, currently is teaching 4th Grade at Elmont Elementary School in the Seaman District, and they have attended the last three ASBO International Conventions together and are looking forward to attending in Toronto this October. They have two children and 3 1/2 grandchildren which they enjoy very much.

KASBO is a wonderful organization that provides numerous opportunities to network and enjoy our profession, and I have received allot of satisfaction from my membership over the years.

Bruce Stiles
Board of Director Member
USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden

Bruce Stiles has been the Director of Business and Treasurer for USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden since October 2000, having started as Accounting Manager with the district in 1998. Prior to that he worked for USD 231 Gardner-Edgerton school district and also worked in public accounting. Bruce received a bachelors of business degree with a major in accounting from Emporia State University in 1981 and earned his CPA certificate in 1985. He currently volunteers as treasurer for his church.

Bruce attended high school in Colby. His wife, Sandy, is an elementary math tutor for the school district. They have two girls, a sophomore and a sixth grader. Bruce enjoys biking, barbequing and watching baseball.

Deb Hoffman
Board of Director Member
USD 428 Great Bend

Deb Hoffman has been District Accountant for USD 428, Great Bend, since 2003, after having served as the district’s Payroll Clerk beginning in November 1992. Prior to USD 428 employment, beginning in 1981, she was the Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk for USD 403, Otis-Bison. During the span of 26 years, Deb has seen many changes in school business. She feels she has grown professionally through participation in KASBO’s programs and networking. She has appreciated the support its membership has offered and has had fun being part of the organization.

Deb and her husband, Terry, have two sons, two great daughter-in laws, and three BEAUTIFUL grandchildren whom they like to spoil. With their children grown and away, they also spoil their pet miniature dachshund who thinks she is human. Deb and Terry like to fish, garden, attend drag races, work on their house, and just spend time outside.

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