OASBO's Essentials Course Offerings
For individuals looking to attain their Ohio school treasurer's license, OASBO provides a a practical and comprehensive program, approved by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW). Here are this year's Essentials course offerings:
Summer Essentials 2026-2027:
- Essentials of Financial Management & Administration – June 24-25, 2026
- Essentials of School Funding & Finance – July 09-10, 2026
- Essentials of Budgeting & Forecasting – July 14-15, 2026
- Essentials of Human Resources – July 28-29, 2026
- Essentials of Business Operations – August 05-06, 2026
- Essentials of Leadership – August 13, 2026
On-Demand Essentials (Expiring 06/30/2026):
- Essentials of Financial Management & Administration - On-Demand
- Essentials of Human Resources - On-Demand
- Essentials of Business Operations - On-Demand
- Essentials of Leadership - On-Demand
Regional School Finance Workshops 2026-2027
Join us at a Regional School Finance Workshop for critical updates that impact your district’s financial planning and operations!
Professional Development with OASBO
OASBO offers live in-person seminars, live virtual webinars, hybrid events, and self-paced/on-demand offerings for all career stages and skill levels of Ohio's school business officials. Whether you are seeking your business manager or treasurer license, new the profession, mid-career, or a seasoned school business official wanting to stay current on topics impacting the profession, OASBO has you covered. For our events, we offer contact hours towards CEUs for licensure, CPE credit towards CPA licenses, and college credit through our partnership with Ashland University.
OASBO also has an approved Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) for those licensed individuals working in other professions,or those unemployed or retired treasurers who need to complete yearly LPDC requirements to maintain licensure. The OASBO LPDC can ONLY serve individuals with a current, valid Ohio treasurer or business manager license.
Click here for more information on our offerings.
OASBO Quarterly Treasurer/CFO Planning Series 2025-2026
Whether you are a new treasurer or an experienced professional, don’t miss this chance to boost your skills and connect with peers at our updated Quarterly Planning Series! Now a two-day format, the series offers more hands-on learning, deeper strategy sessions, and valuable networking opportunities.
Links to register below!
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/22/2025
This one-hour follow-up session builds on the recent USAS Manual Update workshop by focusing on the practical steps treasurers and fiscal staff need to take to implement required account code changes. Participants will receive an extended checklist designed to guide them through the transition, along with handouts and ready-to-use templates. Using examples from state software, the session will demonstrate how to identify, process, and validate account code changes in alignment with statewide requirements. Please note: The OASBO 457(b) Plan is not going away! It remains a key OASBO Benchmark Program that simplifies implementation for districts by streamlining plan development and provider selection.
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Contains 9 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 08/28/2025
Join us at a Regional Fall School Finance Seminar for critical updates on the state budget and proposed property tax changes that could significantly impact school district finances. This seminar will help ensure your district is informed and prepared to respond to these evolving developments. The seminar will also provide essential updates on key topics such as economic and market trends, recent legal developments, and changes in state foundation funding—along with updates from DEW and OASBO.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 06/01/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
Learn about the latest updates and clarifications included in the May 2026 version of the Ohio Auditor of State’s USAS Manual. This treasurer-led session will review coding updates and implementation timelines, while providing practical guidance for making required changes within district accounting software systems.
2025-2026 PD Schedule At-A-Glance
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