Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 70th PASBO Annual Conference
March 11 – 14, 2025 | Hershey Lodge
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Transportation Bootcamp
April 5, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
PASBO Headquarters
The program will cover beginner topics in education transportation that are not found when you try to look up the information yourself. Topics include daily operations, audit requirements, subsidies, forms & deadlines.
SPEAKERS:
Jen Grove, PCSBO, Director of Transportation, York Suburban SD David Lutz, PCSBO, PCSTP, Director of Transportation, Cocalico SD Dale Kirsch, Member Advisor, PASBO
CREDITS:
General Certification – 4 CEUs
CPE – 5.5
COSTS:
Members: Early-bird (ends 3/21) $125| After 3/21 – $130
Non-Members: Early-bird (ends 3/21) $185 | After 3/21 – $190
Elements courses are a broad overview of a School Business area offered at least one time during the year and conducted in a format much like a college course with class time, assignments, quizzes, etc. The typical Elements courses are online, 4 week asynchronous courses with 1 unit per week. Students will complete 1 quiz and 2-3 discussion questions per unit. Students will also have the opportunity to join 3 calls with the instructor, including the initial kick off call. The in-person courses are run as a 1 day workshop where the concepts are reviewed and the discussions happen in person, with the quizzes being taken online after the in-person portion. For the in-person courses, all 4 units are covered in 1 day. The in-person courses are labeled in the event title.
| Course Title | Instructor | Start Date | End Date | Topics Covered | PASBO General Certification CEUs | PASBO Specialty Certification CEUs | CPEs for CPAs |
| Elements of School Law (IN PERSON PRE-CON) | 3/11 |
| 4 | Payroll (4) | 6 | ||
| Elements of Purchasing (IN PERSON PRE-CON) | 3/11 |
| 4 | Facilities (4), Transportation (4) | 6 | ||
| Elements of Technology | Colleen Yenser, PCSBO, PMP, CETL, ITIL, Assistant Director of Technology, Lancaster, SD | 3/24 | 4/20 |
| 4 | None | 6 |
| Advanced Purchasing Techniques | Chris Berdnik, PCSBA, Chief Financial Officer, Pennsbury SD | 3/31 | 4/27 |
| 4 | None | 6 |
| School Bus Safety and Operations | Randy S. Williams, Sr., PCSBA, Director of Transportation, Wilson SD | 4/7 | 5/4 |
| 4 | Transportation (4) | 6 |
| Elements of Payroll Administration (IN PERSON) | Susan Schechter, Supervisor of Payroll, Bucks County IU 22; Sidney M. Clark, PCSBA, Business Manager/Board Secretary, Shanksville-Stonycreek SD | 4/10 |
| 4 | Payroll (4) | 6 | |
| Advanced Risk Management | Chris Berdnik, PCSBA, Chief Financial Officer, Pennsbury SD | 4/14 | 5/11 |
| 4 | 6 | |
| Elements of School Finance | Deana Turner, Business Administrator, Apollo Ridge SD | 4/21 | 5/18 |
| 4 | 6 | |
| Elements of Facility Management (IN PERSON) | Randall Buffington, PCSBA, Director of Operations, Southern York County SD; Mark Czapp, Director of Business Operations, Spring Grove Area SD | 4/30 |
| 4 | Facilities (4) | 6 | |
| Elements of Transportation (IN PERSON) | Randy S. Williams, Sr., PCSBA, Director of Transportation, Wilson SD; David Lutz, PCSBO, PCSTP, Director of Transportation, Cocalico SD | 5/1 |
| 4 | Transportation (4) | 6 |
Boost Your Efficiency with Microsoft 365 Copilot – Special FREE webcast!
Tuesday, March 25th – 9:30AM EST
We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive webinar on Microsoft 365 Copilot, designed specifically for PASBO members. This webinar will provide valuable insights into how Copilot can enhance your productivity and streamline your daily tasks.
Microsoft 365 Copilot enhances productivity by automating routine tasks, allowing you to focus on strategic initiatives and effective management. It improves collaboration, provides data-driven insights for informed decision-making, and supports efficient workflow management by helping you organize and prioritize tasks.
During this webinar, you will learn about:
- Key Features of Microsoft 365 Copilot: Discover how Copilot can support your daily operations and improve efficiency.
- Task Management: See how Copilot can assist in managing tasks specific to your role, from scheduling to report generation.
- Real-World Examples: Explore real-world examples of Copilot in action within various administrative settings.
- Tips and Best Practices: Learn tips and best practices for maximizing the benefits of Copilot in your work environment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how Microsoft 365 Copilot can transform your workday, improve overall efficiency, and support your mission to provide excellent service.
Register now to secure your spot and take the first step towards a more productive future!
Excel 2.0
March 27, 2025 | 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel to become more efficient in your day to day environment. This session is for intermediate to advanced level users.
This is a hands-on session! We encourage attendees follow along with the hands-on activities throughout the session.
SPEAKER:
Sidney Clark, PCSBA, Business Manager/Board Secretary Shanksville-Stoneycreek SD
CREDITS:
General Certification – 2 CEUs
CPE – 2
COSTS:
Members: Early-bird (ends 3/12) $75 | After 3/12 – $80
Non-Members: Early-bird (ends 3/12) $115 | After 3/12 – $120
First Things First
April 7, 2025 |10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
In-Person – PASBO Headquarters
This program is designed for in-person, small-group, with hands on work, deep dives and lively discussions. Designed for new members or more tenured members moving in to new business office roles. Tell us what your issues are, or topical areas you desire to be addressed; or describe the issues you face and we’ll look to connect to expertise and resources. The limited enrollment will allow for presenter preparation and to address specific needs, it will allow for cross-over learning on several topics even as we address specific needs and requests of days participants. For those so new their topic or job, who are not sure what specifically to ask for…just tell us that too….the sessions will cover general and overarching school business learning while connecting to resources, networking, and finding the expertise you may need.
SPEAKER:
Tim Shrom, Ph.D., PCSBA, Director of Research, PASBO
CREDITS:
General Certification – 4 CEUs
COSTS:
Members: $125
Non-Members: $185
Meeting Deadlines in Times of Staff Turnover
February 12, 2025 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Tools and Tips for Meeting Deadlines in Times of Staff Turnover and New Staffing
SPEAKERS
Tony Testa, PCSBO, Business Manager, Haverford Township SD
There is no Series scheduled at this time. Watch your Learn and Lead newsletter for upcoming workshops.
Please note: Online courses are for the registrant only. If additional staff wish to participate, a separate registration is necessary.