A course for those seeking their treasurer’s license through OASBO’s, Ohio Department of Education & Workforce Approved Pathway 3, or for all types of business officials. This course provides comprehensive content in the areas of the history of school funding in Ohio, local taxation - including the complexities of tax abatements, the components of state funding, the details of issuing debt, the mechanics of financial reporting, grant accounting and management, EMIS requirements, tuition and student related costs to recapture, preparing for and responding to audits. *Each presentation is mapped to the Ohio Standards for Business Managers and Treasurers.

A course for those seeking their treasurer’s license through OASBO’s, ODEW Approved Pathway 3, or currently licensed Treasurer/CFOs wanting a refresher in budgeting and forecasting. The course provides comprehensive content in the following areas: budget development and budgeting best practices, purpose of five-year forecasts, revenue and expenditure modeling, forecasting assumptions, and ODEW’s role and oversight in the five-year forecast. *Each presentation is mapped to the Ohio Standards for Business Managers and Treasurers.

A course in human resources for those seeking their treasurer’s license through OASBO’s, ODEW Approved Pathway 3, or all types of business officials seeking to better understand the role of HR. The course will provide comprehensive content in the areas of hiring, compensation, employment laws, leave provisions, performance review, incentive pay, discipline, separation from employment, negotiations, workers compensation, employee retirement and personal savings plans, and benefits. *Each presentation is mapped to the Ohio Standards for Business Managers and Treasurers.

A course in business operations for those seeking their treasurer’s license through OASBO’s, ODEW Approved Pathway 3, or for those seeking their business manager license, or a refresher. This course will provide school business professionals with information in the areas of risk management, school safety & security, IT security, facilities utilization, inventory and fixed assets, bidding, contracts, 412 certificates, school facilities and construction, transportation, food and nutrition. *Each presentation is mapped to the Ohio Standards for Business Managers and Treasurers.

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. *Each presentation is mapped to the Ohio Standards for Business Managers and Treasurers.

New this year, OASBO is partnering with the Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) to create an interactive learning experience specifically designed for leadership teams, including the superintendent, treasurer/CFO, and district and board leaders. Join us December 3-4 at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris as we welcome back Dr. Marguerite Roza, whose sessions have consistently challenged participants to think differently, ask difficult questions, and explore new approaches to sustaining student success in times of uncertainty. This interactive leadership experience is designed for district leadership teams navigating an increasingly complex educational and financial environment. Effective solutions require collaboration among superintendents, treasurers/CFOs, board members, and other key decision-makers. Dr. Roza will guide participants through the financial realities shaping K-12 education and facilitate conversations about how leaders can work together to align resources, priorities, and expectations. Through practical examples, data-driven discussion, and interactive exercises, teams will examine how decisions made today will influence their district's long-term sustainability and ability to serve students. Participants will explore: The national and state trends shaping the future of school finance Strategies for aligning resources with district priorities and student needs Approaches to managing financial pressures while maintaining organizational effectiveness How leadership teams can navigate difficult decisions and communicate them effectively Tools and frameworks for planning beyond immediate challenges and preparing for long-term sustainability Whether your district is facing enrollment shifts, funding uncertainty, staffing challenges, or competing community expectations, this conference will provide an opportunity for leadership teams to learn together, challenge assumptions, and return home better prepared to lead through change.