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August, 2003 KASBO Network Volume 13, Issue #1 In This Issue Message from the President 2003-2004 KASBO Officers and Board of Directors Membership Registration Form Meeting Dates 2003-2004 KASBO Committee Assignments "Back to the Future" with ASBO KASBO Board of Directors Meeting Highlights New Professional Recognition

Message from the President Where has the summer gone? School was just out and here we are starting all over again. Unlike many other school district staff, school business offices are busiest through out the summer. Hours are spent closing out the fiscal year, preparing budgets, audits, and getting things ready for the new school year to start. I hope all of you have done this with great success and hopefully, have or will soon, find some time to relax and rejuvenate. The 2003-2004 fiscal year began without new funds and many of us spent an excruciating year working with our district staff and community to findways to make ends meet. There have been many program cuts, staff reductions, school closures and increased fees throughout the state. Through it all, as in the past, you have all met those challenges with great professionalism and competence. And as you know, there are many more challenges both financial and academic ahead of us. KASBO will continue to follow its mission and goals which is to establish high standards of ethics and efficiency in school business methods and practices as they relate to the administration and operation of public schools in Kansas. Professional development is often the first thing cut as budgets get tightened. What is important to remember also, it is when times are tight, we must come together, help each other by sharing ideas, learning the correct and most efficient way to perform our tasks, and still continue to follow statutes, policies and procedures. KASBO is this avenue. I encourage you all to participate in KASBO and its workshops and convention this year. KASBO exists to support you and your staff. Please let us know what we can do to help. Kathy Johnson USD 497 Lawrence KASBO President 2003-2004

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2003-2004 Kansas Association of School Business Officials
Officers and Board of Directors

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KASBO Membership Registration Form, 2003-2004

(Please Click Here to View Membership Registration Form)

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Meeting Dates of Interest

(Please Click Here to View Meeting Dates of Interest)

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2003-2004 KASBO Committee Assignments

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"Back to the Future" with ASBO

The Association of School Business Officials' national conference in Charlotte, N.C. is October 31 to November 4. The theme this year is "Back to the Future." General session speakers include Ron Clark, Disney's 2002 Outstanding Teacher of the Year and Oprah Winfrey's first "Phenomenal Man." The conference will include information on such things as legal affairs, financial resource management, human resources, special education, facility management, transportation, risk management, food service, security, and new technology. It will also include asuper session on federal requirements pertaining to No Child Left Behind. Don't miss this opportunity to network with your peers on how to survive in these challenging times. One thing that I have found true serving on the ASBO school finance committee is that today's challenges are not unique to Kansas. If you are interested in attending the conference, registration information can be found on the http://www.asbointl.org/website. I hope to see you there!

National Convention Promotion Chairman,
Linda Jones, USD 259 Wichita

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KASBO Board of Directors Meeting Highlights

The KASBO Board of Directors met June 4, 2003, at USD 305 Salina, Lakeview Middle School, with President, Lori Blakesley presiding.

Financial issues were addressed by the board. Workshop fees were set for the 2003-2004 year at $50 for KASBO members and $75 for non-KASBO members.

Workshop dates and sites were approved. The Fall Workshop will be October 9, 2003, at the Salina Holiday Inn. The Winter Workshop will be February 26, 2004 at the Smoky Hill Education Service Center.

The Professional Recognition Program was discussed in depth. The opportunity to participate will begin at the Fall Workshop.

Consultant, Karen Schadel's contract was extended through 2005.

The 2003 Convention was reviewed. 297 members registered for the convention. The Pre-Convention Workshops were well attended including 23 that are not KASBO members. The Trade Show had 32 booths. That extended to 74 vendors as associate members. The dinner theater was the entertainment highlight. Information presented at the sectionals earned high marks.

The 2004 convention will be at the Lawrence Holiday Inn, April 21-23.

The next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2003, at the Salina Holiday Inn.

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New Professional Recognition

KASBO has developed a new Professional Recognition Program for members who meet certain leadership criteria. The program has three levels of recognition depending on an individuals' administrative responsibility and their level of education. Come to the session at the October 9th Fall Workshop to learn more on this exciting new program! Additional information and the application form is available on the KASBO website.

Professional Development Committee Member
Jenni Newell, USD 229 Blue Valley