February 20, 2003 is the date for the KASBO Winter Workshop. Please note the change.
The Professional Development Committee developed the upcoming workshop on the results of the online survey. The one day workshop with a central focus on Budget and Finance will be a first for KASBO.
The registration fee is $40 for KASBO members and $65 for non-members.
Review the program schedule, complete the registration form and mail to KASBO, RR 1 Box 17, Alexander, KS 67513 or FAX to 620.525.6368. E-mailing KASBO at kschadel@gbta.net can also be used to register for the workshop. Respond by February 14, 2003. Payment may accompany the registration or paid at the workshop.
KASBO has reserved a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn. Mention KASBO while making your reservation at 785.823.1739 to get the KASBO discounted rate. Hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 12:00 p.m.
Cancellation notices received on or before February 17, 2003, will be recognized by KASBO.
All others will be charged the full registration fee.
7:30 - 8:45
Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 8:55
Registration
9:00 - 9:15
Welcome
Lori Blakesley, KASBO President
9:15 - 10:00
Current Finance Situation
Trend for rest of this fiscal year and preparation for next year.
Presenter: Gary George, Assistant Superintendent of Management, USD 233 Olathe
10:00 - 10:15
Break -- Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks
10:15 - 11:15
Reduction in Force&emdash;Certified/Classified/Administrators
What is legal, what is not; Procedures and steps to take; Communication; Effect on Negotiations; How to not make staff PANIC! Presenter: Norm Wilks, Director Budget and Financial Planning, USD 490 El Dorado
11:15 - 11:30
Questions & Answers
11:30 - 12:00
Breakout groups by district sizes, discuss among selves with a facilitator. Follow up to mornings discussion on staffing.
Small districts: Cindy Knipp, Clerk, USD 259 Palco
Medium districts: Fred Meier, Business Manager, USD 446 Independence
Large districts: Mary Rodriguez, Director Human Resources, USD 497 Lawrence
12:00 - 1:00
Lunch
1:00 - 2:00
Budget&emdash;Getting Ready for FY 2004
Collecting data from public and staff; Evaluating programs; Prioritizing programs; Eliminating programs; Community involvement.
Presenter: Rod Dietz, Assistant Superintendent, USD 265 Goddard
2:00 - 2:15
Break -- Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks
2:15 - 3:15
Breakout groups by district sizes, discuss among selves with a facilitator. Discuss budget process for 2004 but also discuss finishing out this year and how to reduce if necessary.
Small district: Anna Beth Fish, Business Manager/Clerk, USD 282 West Elk
Medium district: Myrna Morrison; Business Manager, USD 230 Spring Hill
Large district: Kathy Johnson, Division Director of Finance, USD 497 Lawrence
3:15 - 3:30
Break -- Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks
3:30 - 4:00
Wrapping it up & Presenting end result to the Board of Education
Education issues in the 2003 Legislative session
Rod Dietz, USD 265 Goddard
4:00 - 4:30
Questions/Answers &endash; Cracker Barrel
Sharing Group Discussion Information
Adjourn
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