Friday, December 6, 2024
7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. | Registration and Refreshments
8 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. | Welcome
8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. | Keynote Session
Working with Your Boss to Be a Better You
Everybody has a boss. Some can lead you really well, but others may need some help. Today we will explore how a boss can make you a better you by understanding what you need to perform well. Our goal is to assess your needs and discuss how to communicate those effectively to your boss. Believe it or not – you can be a game changer in your role as a follower.
Keynote Speaker:
Michael Jacoby, Ed.D., SFO, CAE | Retired
9:25 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. | Breakout Sessions
Cybersecurity for Finance/HR/Payroll & Other Performance Systems
What is going on with cybersecurity for the systems that you use? Hear from industry experts on how to best protect your financial, HR and payroll information.
PDC: Technology
Speaker:
Connor Noble Sales Associate, Cybersecurity, Tyler Technologies, Inc.
Understanding General Ledger Accounts and Coding
Enhance your knowledge base to improve your District's financial reporting and reduce time spent reconciling.
PDC: Principle of School Finance
Speakers:
Melissa Morgese Assistant Superintendent of Business, Addison Elem. SD 4
Griffin Sonntag Asst. Supt./Finance and Operations, Pleasantdale SD 107
Mark Vargas Business Manager, Marquardt SD 15
Kathy Zalewski, CPA Controller & Treasurer/CSBO, Twp. High Sch. Dist. 211
Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork — Working with Partnerships
Real conversations with your service associates to promote good partnerships in a school setting. Download Presentation
PDC: Leadership
Speakers:
Stephen Chassee Principal, GreenAssociates, Inc.
Joseph R Rojek II, Ed.D Asst. Supt./Finance, Argo CHSD 217
Using Technologies for Efficiencies in the HR Office
Engage in strategies which examine current HR processes to identify opportunities for creating and implementing efficient operations of departmental tasks. The presenter will share successful strategies and instruct participants on how to create and implement similar strategies in their respective district to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Presented by: IASPA
Speaker:
Lindsay Jonas Dir./Professional Development, IL Association of School Personnel Administrators (IASPA)
10:40 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. | Breakout Sessions
Artificial Intelligence Use and the Risk to Districts' Futures
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a great tool when used properly, unfortunately that is not always the case. Understand the potential threats and liabilities posed by AI within the district, as well as external fraud attempts.
PDC: Risk Management
Speakers:
John Connolly Chief Technology Officer, Cons. High Sch. Dist. 230
David Termunde Chief of Innovation, Arbor Park SD 145
Morals & Ethics
Don't get caught doing anything wrong!
PDC: Budgeting
Speakers:
Charles Bradley Asst./Dir. Business & Operations, Country Club Hills SD 160
Rudy Meo Director of Business Services, Evanston Twp. HSD 202
Managing the Process Before & After Selecting a Vendor
Gain an understanding of the new procurement options available that allow for increased flexibility when contracting food services. Learn how to improve your food contracts and listen to CSBO's who completed the new RFP process. Download Presentation
PDC: Food Service
Speakers:
Joe Blomquist Director of Business Services, Lake Zurich CUSD 95
Seth Chapman, Ed.D. Asst. Supt./Finance & Operations/CSBO, Glenbard Twp. HSD 87
Nick Saccaro President, Quest Food Management Services, Inc.
Managing Your p-Card Program
Is your district part of the Illinois ASBO p-Card program? Join this interactive session to review best practices, the online management tool and spend dynamics. Please bring your questions and be ready to receive answers.
Presented by: Illinois ASBO
Speaker:
Holly Wallace Senior Manager of Member Programs, Illinois Association of School Business Officials (Illinois ASBO)
11:40 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. | Lunch & Roundtable Networking
1:20 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
Ask the Business Office Administrator
Do you have questions that you need to ask a CSBO or other business office personnel? Join this panel discussion and engage in conversations about what you wish you knew when you started in the business office, what challenges you face and the solutions gained.
PDC: Accounting
Speakers:
Stacey Corder, MBA Executive Director of Business, North Boone CUSD 200
Melissa Morgese Assistant Superintendent of Business, Addison Elem. SD 4
Tera Wagner Dir./Finance, CSBO, Cons. High Sch. Dist. 230
Spin the Communications Wheel of Wonder
Join the West Chicago High School team to discuss best practices for handling crucial communications in a school district from emergency alerts to purchasing. Work together in this collaborative endeavor and "spin the wheel" to tackle real world challenges, share ideas and enhance your skills in keeping your community, staff and students informed and connected. Download Presentation
PDC: Communications
Speakers:
Dan Oberg Dir./Business Services, Comm. High Sch. Dist. 94
Julie Swartzloff Dir. Of Human Resources, Comm. High Sch. Dist. 94
Brittney Walker Communications Coordinator, Comm. High Sch. Dist. 94
How Can Administrators Use Artificial Intelligence? This session has been canceled.
Discover practical tips about how Artificial Intelligence can save time & money for school support staff.
PDC: Technology
Speaker:
Craig Williams Dir./Infrastructure Consulting Svs., ClientFirst Technology Consulting
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
Policy & Procedure Manual Maintenance
Effective board policies and district administrative procedures are customized, up-to-date and in alignment with each other. The basics will be discussed and then we will transition to expert level topics so you can stay on top of updates to these manuals.
PDC: Legal Issues
Speaker:
John Fines Director, Policy Services, Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB)
How the Pieces Fit
Why do the details matter? Learn how accounting practices you do today affect end of year reporting including the audit, grant reporting and year-end closing. Download Presentation
PDC: Accounting
Speakers:
Elizabeth Shields Business Manager/CSBO, Morris CHSD 101
Tera Wagner Dir./Finance, CSBO, Cons. High Sch. Dist. 230
Payroll Tips & Tricks
Managing payroll in a school district is no small task — between keeping up with regulations, managing deductions, handling multiple pay scales and ensuring accuracy, the details can be daunting. This session is designed to streamline your payroll processes, reduce common errors and help you work smarter, not harder. Download Presentation
PDC: Budgeting
Speakers:
Senaida Avalos Payroll Manager, North Shore School District 112
Whitney Draegert Dir./Business Services, CSBO, Lake Forest SD 67 & 115
Ali Mehanti Asst. Supt./Finance, Twp. High Sch. Dist. 113