Ready for Thanksgiving? What about your organizational meeting in January? Review action items, board member election issues, annual resolutions, commonly-asked questions, and legal requirements.

Join us for a quick overview of the steps it takes to reconcile your district's payroll bank account. Industry practitioners will share their knowledge and experience on processes and best practices for payroll account reconciliations.

This seminar focuses on business managers and any SBOs with business management responsibilities, offering updates and a comprehensive review of many operations topics. Attendees are welcome to come into Central Ohio the night before on their own for dinner/networking; eliminate the morning drive.

This presentation will help familiarize participants with resources available in the public domain to gather information about Ohio school districts and provide ideas about how you can use the data to gain insights, answer questions, and tell your district’s story.

This seminar is designed to integrate modules from the Essentials Curriculum offered by OASBO with an emphasis on content focused for the third quarter of the fiscal year (January, February, March). Specific areas covered in each quarter include CCIP, EMIS and budget-related content.

Take a dive in understanding your property tax final settlements. We will look at how to analyze property tax data, properly receipt, and to set yourself up for financial clarity moving forward!

Many school districts are facing economic challenges and changes in demographics that require strategic planning and decision-making. OASBO's 2024 Leadership Conference includes a session focused on evaluating tradeoff options related to staffing, compensation, and enrollment led by national expert Marguerite Roza, director of the Edunomics Lab and Research Professor at Georgetown University. Attendees will have the opportunity to utilize a tradeoffs tool guided by student outcomes to assess the risks and benefits of each decision. Additional takeaways: maximizing the value of data and strategic communications. Learn how to effectively communicate with your community to build trust and understanding, including guidance on preferred language and communication strategies. Day 2 will delve into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in K-12 Education with the Northern Buckeye Educational Council. Speakers will provide insights into the essence and significance of AI in education, as well as practical strategies for incorporating AI tools and examples of how AI can enhance efficiency in daily tasks. Be sure to bring your laptop or other device(s) for a hands-on training session.

This comprehensive webinar is designed to guide participants through the entire process of completing the T-1 report, due on November 1st. Attendees will learn where to access the necessary materials and gain a thorough understanding of how to gather and enter the required data into a ODEW safe account. By adhering to the methods taught in this session, participants will be well-prepared to successfully pass a state audit. This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to ensure compliance and accuracy in their T-1 reporting.

Join us for an insightful webinar on best practices for School Foundation Payment Posting, a critical process that occurs bi-monthly and involves both restricted and unrestricted funding codes, as well as SERS and STRS deductions. We will cover common challenges and practical solutions, empowering you to enhance accuracy and efficiency in your school foundation payment postings. Learn from experts and improve your skills to ensure compliance and financial accountability in your district.

This seminar will feature school finance updates from our partners at the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Auditor of State, and RedTree. Executive Director Katie Johnson will provide insights on recent developments in the Ohio legislature. The day will conclude with a important discussion on property taxes led by Lawrence County Deputy Auditor Chris Kline, addressing the significant impact of rising property values on school funding at both local and state levels. This event is crucial for staying informed on current economic conditions and executive and legislative changes affecting school finance in Ohio.