SBO Perspectives

Lynn Knight, CSRM, Director of Business Services for Nekoosa SD in Wisconsin and the next President for ASBO International, reflects on challenges throughout the year, advocacy and resiliency in school business, along with emerging trends and hope for the New Year.

Gina Lanier, CFO of Adams 12 Five Star Schools in Colorado and ASBO International Board of Director, tells the stories of her journeys, provides invaluable lessons, and keen advice for SBOs.

Dr. John W. Barile, Sr., Dean of SOE at Central Connecticut State University, discusses his book, “Leading From the Core”, how he established the School of Education, and his superintendency along with the importance of the SBO relationship.

Damien L. Butler, Educational Coach, and Founder of Manifest One Consulting, discusses the barriers to building future educational leadership, the importance of mentorship, effective mentorship, and how to approach and find a mentor.

Jason Willis, Senior Policy Advisor for WestEd, talks about the role of financial literacy in leadership, key conditions for building trust, feedback mechanisms, effective strategies for financial transparency, lessons learned and much more.

Shy Chapman, Director of Fiscal Services with South Umpqua, and Whitney DeWolf, Business Manager with Crater Lake Academy, discuss their personal journeys, their experience in ASBO International’s Emerging Leaders program and key takaways from the Annual Conference and Expo for aspiring SBOs.

ASBO International Board member, Melissa Fettkether, Director of Finance at Postville CSD in Iowa, breaks down how to build trust with all stakeholders and how to leverage innovations while navigating school finance and leadership.

From prepping your staff to a establishing a partnership, Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations, Howie Barber, CPA, SFO, MCPPO, masterfully expounds on how to navigate your audit.

Timothy Lamotte, Audit Associate at Pauly, Rogers & Co, offers a deeper understanding of the auditor’s role, common misunderstandings, and strategies for setting the tone with effective communication and engagement to yield a positive experience.

Sarah Enfield, CFO of the Waukee Community School District, speaks to the importance of listening in leadership, by networking, engaging, actioning, and using community feedback for challenging decision-making.