Essentials of Leadership 2025-2026

Includes a Live In-Person Event on 08/07/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)

Date: 08/07/2025

Location: OASBO Conference Center | 98 Commerce Park Drive | Westerville, OH 43082

Fee: $100 (Member) / $200 (Non-Member)

Please note: Registration for this course is in-person only. On-demand registration will be available following the course.

A course for those seeking their treasurer’s license through OASBO’s, ODEW Approved Pathway 3, or for all types of business officials. This is a curriculum-based course, designed to provide you with foundational knowledge in School Business Leadership.


Agenda

8:30 a.m.
Module 1: Characteristics of Leadership and the Role of the Treasurer/CFO
Jennifer Bruns, Treasurer/CFO, St Henry Consolidated Local Schools 
Larry Kaiser, Treasurer, Elida Local SD

Standards: 1.1-1.6; 2.1-2.2, 2.4; 4.1-4.2; 5.1, 5.5
 
9:30 a.m. 
Break

9:45 a.m.
Module 2: School District Management – Relationship with the Board of Education and Superintendent 
Rob Showalter, Treasurer, Fairview Park City SD 
George Anagnostou, Treasurer/CFO, Strongsville City SD

Standards: 1.1-1.3; 4.1-4.2

10:45 a.m. 
Break

11:00 a.m.
Module 3: The District's Strategic Plan - Roles and Responsibilities of the Treasurer/CFO
Jared Bunting, Treasurer/CFO, Jackson City SD 
Terrah Stacy, Treasurer/CFO, Springboro Community City SD

Standards: 1.1, 1.3, 4.3 

12:00 p.m. 
Lunch

12:45 p.m.
Module 4: The Treasurer/CFO's Office - Management and Development of Staff
Kristine Blind, Treasurer/CFO, London City Schools 
Terrah Stacy, Treasurer/CFO, Springboro Community City SD

Standards: 1.1-1.2, 1.4, 1.6; 3.4; 4.2

1:45 p.m.
Break

2:00 p.m. 
Module 5: Advocacy and the Legislative Process
Katie Johnson, Executive Director, OASBO
Jeremie Hittle, Treasurer, Piqua City SD

Standards: 1.1, 4.3

3:00 p.m. 
Adjourn


Jennifer Bruns

Treasurer/CFO, St Henry Consolidated Local SD

Jennifer Bruns is the Chief Financial Officer of St. Henry Cons. LSD, where she has served since January 2016. Jennifer also serves as the Fiscal & Mentoring Specialist for Mercer County Educational Service Center. Jennifer began her School Finance career as the CFO of Riverside Local School District in Logan County. Prior to becoming a Treasurer/CFO, Jennifer worked for the Ohio Auditor of State. Jennifer has been a member of OASBO since 2012, has been very involved in the West Central Chapter, and currently serves on the OASBO Board of Directors as the Northwest Region Director. Jennifer also serves as the Chair of the OASBO Auditor of State Committee.

Larry Kaiser

Treasurer, Elida Local Schools

Rob Showalter

Treasurer, Fairview Park City SD

Rob serves as Treasurer of the Fairview Park City Schools, a position he's held since 2021. Prior to that, he has served as Treasurer for Midview Local Schools, Assistant Treasurer for Strongsville City Schools, and Internal Auditor for Cleveland Schools. He is an active member of OASBO, currently serving as Past President for the Northeast Chapter and Trustee on the OASBO Foundation Board.

George Anagnostou

Treasurer/CFO, Strongsville City Schools

George Anagnostou became the Treasurer/CFO for the Strongsville City School District in 2015. Anagnostou has eighteen years’ experience in government accounting.  Prior to working at Strongsville City Schools, he spent seven years at the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD). Prior to his time at CMSD, Anagnostou spent six years as a Project Accountant for the State of Ohio Auditor's Office – Local Government Services Division.

Anagnostou graduated from Youngstown State University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.  He completed a Strategic Data Project Fellowship in conjunction with Harvard University in 2014.  The two-year program develops data strategists in school systems, state education departments, and nonprofit providers.

Anagnostou has received the following recognitions: OASBO Distinguished Service Award NE Region, Auditor of State Award with Distinction, ASBO Meritorious Budget Award, ASBO Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting, and GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. 

 

Jared Bunting

Treasurer/CFO, Athens City SD

Jared Bunting is the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Athens City School District.  He has previously worked as the Treasurer/CFO of the Jackson City School District, during 2022-2024 and the Trimble Local School District from 2014-2022.  His background includes work in the Athens County Auditor’s Office from 2010-2014 which provided extensive experience with property taxes and financial reporting.

Jared has been an active member of the Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO), serving on its board and leading its Legislative Committee. His leadership has been instrumental in advocating for legislative changes beneficial to school finance management. Since 2017, he has also been involved in the Fair School Funding Plan, contributing as a workgroup member from its inception and continues to advocate for fully funding the model.

Jared’s expertise in school finance can be further validated by his certification as an ASBO Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO).

Terrah Stacy

Treasurer, Springboro Community City SD

Terrah Stacy serves as the Treasurer/CFO of Springboro Community City School district, where she oversees the financial operations of the district; a role she has served in since December 2013.  Mrs. Stacy graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in governmental non-profit accounting and received an MBA from Purdue University. She holds a current Ohio School Treasurer’s and Business Manager’s license issued by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). Mrs. Stacy has over twenty-nine years of accounting experience, twenty-five years of which have been in public education.

Kristine Blind

Treasurer/CFO, London City Schools

Kristine Blind is the CFO/Treasurer for the London City School District in Madison County. She previously held this position from August 2011 through August 2017 before leaving for the same position with Gahanna-Jefferson Local Schools.

Kristine has been involved in school finance since 1996, beginning as a support staff member in Washington County. She has held several positions throughout her career before becoming a Treasurer in 2009. As a long-time OASBO member, Kristine has participated in numerous committees and serves as a seminar director, mentor as well as frequent presenter.

Katie Johnson, Esq.

Executive Director, OASBO

Katie Johnson is the Executive Director of the Ohio Association of School Business Officials. Katie is the seventh Executive Director and the first woman to lead the organization since its inception in 1936.

Katie was the Deputy Executive Director for OASBO prior to being named Executive Director. In that role, she served as legislative lead and in-house legal counsel for the association, keeping staff and members abreast of legal and regulatory compliance issues in school business. In addition, she has served as the chief learning officer, developing curriculum to support OASBO’s strategic plan and the Ohio school business profession.

Katie also serves on boards and committees focused on public finance, including serving as a member on the Finance and Appropriations Committee for Columbus City School District, as Treasurer of the Confluence Community Authority, and as past President of the Ohio Chapter of Women in Public Finance.

Katie holds a bachelor's degree in Business Finance from the University of Colorado, a master’s degree in Education from The Ohio State University, and a law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.

Jeremie Hittle

Treasurer, Piqua City School District

Jeremie Hittle, SFO is the CFO/Treasurer of Piqua City Schools where he oversees a budget of more than $50 million in public funds. Jeremie is dedicated to providing the best possible educational opportunities for every student, while tightly managing precious community funds. He is very active in state and federal issues concerning education and the potential impact on the students of Ohio. During his career, Jeremie has received multiple state and national awards including the Ohio Auditor of State Award with Distinction, Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. Jeremie has over 15 years of experience working both as a social studies teacher and Treasurer/CFO. Jeremie earned a BA in Business Administration, Public Administration, and Political Science from Capital University and an MS in Education from the University of Dayton. In November 2019 Jeremie earned the designation of a Certified Administrator of School Finance.

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