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Message from Our KASBO President:

The last time we had communication as a group was at our 2004 convention in Lawrence. We owe a huge thanks to Kathy Johnson in her vision to pull together quality professional development opportunities in a comfortable environment to network with KASBO members across the state. As incoming president, it was humbling to be in the presence of so many distinguished KASBO presidents of the past. THEY are what made KASBO the great organization it is today. WE are the building blocks for al the accomplishments to come.

No doubt about it, this is going to be an exciting year! Sure we will continue to prepare budgets, review contracts, create procedures and take care of assorted day-to-day operations for our districts - but this year we are going to see and live history in the making. By the time you read this Newsletter, the Kansas Supreme Court will have heard the oral arguments regarding the basis for funding formulas in Kansas for the next few decades!! In November, we will participate in the election of our 165 state legislators, During the legislative session we will ride the roller emotional coaster of what changes may occur for education funding in Kansas based on those judicial rulings and legislative activity.

How can we make sense of it all? While a good question, how many other individuals in your communities are in roles that better suit them to understand and communicate what it all means? Whether we like it or not, many look to us as the experts in education funding for our communities. We all have an obligation - KASBO can help.

The mission of the Kansas Association of School Business Officials is to strengthen educational programs by enhancing support operations of Kansas educational institutions through quality in-service programs, networking opportunities and promoting positive legislation.

Wow, what an awesome responsibility! But as an organization, we have exceptional KASBO members in place to lead the charge. I encourage each of you to take advantage of the opportunities offered by KASBO: become informed on the latest judicial and legislative activities throughout the year, sharpen your skills, and network with long-time and make new friends at our workshops and convention. Make the personal commitment to be involved (attending counts :-) and mark your calendars now for those events. Information on our fall workshop is included with this Newsletter and work is already underway to plan the winter workshop for February 24 and the annual convention on April 20-22 in Wichita.

As your president for this year, I look forward to serving you. Please don't hesitate to call or email me with any suggestions you have to improve our organization. Our Professional Development committee chaired by President Elect - Kathleen Whitley, is assimilating suggestions for timely topics and exciting presenters. You'll find the names and addresses of all our officers and board of directors on the website and in this newsletter. Let us know what you think. Working together we can all make our mission statement a reality.

Gary Diener
USD 233 Olathe
KASBO President 2004-2005
diener@olatheschools.com