Essentials of Leadership 2025-2026

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