Please note: Online courses are for the registrant only. If additional staff wish to participate, a separate registration is necessary.
Elements of Purchasing
April 29, 2024
Online
ORIENTATION SESSION:
An online Orientation Web Session will be held on Monday, April 29 at 12:00 Noon. This session will overview the course and expectations. This call will not be recorded.
Course Content:
Effective purchasing – in its totality – is an art. Mastering that art requires command of three concepts: legality, procedure, and making the best deal. This course offers a foundation in each and is a “must” for anyone involved in school procurement activities.
Topics include:
• The law of Pennsylvania school purchasing
• Purchasing practice and procedure
• Construction contracts and bidding
• Specification writing and bid award
SPEAKER:
Chris Berdnik, PCSBA, Chief Financial Officer, Pennsbury SD
CREDITS:
4 CEUs = PASBO Professional Certification (PCSBA, PCSBO, PCSBS)
6 CPE Credit = Specialized Knowledge & Applications
4 CEUs = PA Certified School Facilities Professional (PCSFP)
4 CEUs = PA Certified School Transportation Professional (PCSTP
COSTS:
Register by April 26: PASBO Member $125/Non-member $185
After April 26: PASBO Member $130/Non-member $190
Elements of Facility Management
May 2, 2024 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
PASBO Office
Join us back in person for Elements of Facilities Management. The instructors will review the text and key topics and attendees will be expected to actively participate in class-wide discussions. Attendees will also be required to use Schoology to complete an introductory discussion post, a closing discussing post, and all 4 quizzes following the in-person course. Access instructions to Schoology will be provided upon the close of registration on April 26. To pass the course, you must complete all online aspects as well as actively participate in the in-person segment.
COURSE CONTENT:
The days of the “tool belt” facility manager are long gone. Today’s leaders protect major capital investment, are responsible for employee and student health and safety, ensure environmental compliance, and manage large budgets and staffs. They are key members of the administrative team.
This course addresses their needs with topics that include:
• School facilities operation and maintenance
• Environmental Issues: Providing safe and healthy schools
• Human Resources and payroll in facilities departments
• Budgeting and purchasing in facilities departments
SPEAKERS:
Randall Buffington, PCSBA, Director of Operations, Southern York County SD
Mark Czapp, PCSBO, Director of Business Operations, Spring Grove Area SD
CREDITS:
4 CEUs = PASBO Professional Certification
6 CPE = Specialized Knowledge
4 CEUs = PA Certified School Facilities Professional (PCSFP)
COSTS:
Register by April 16: PASBO Member $125/Non-member $185
After April 16: PASBO Member $130/Non-member $190
Elements of School Finance
May 6, 2024
Online
ORIENTATION SESSION
An online Orientation Web Session will be held on Monday, May 6 at 12:00 Noon.
This session will overview the course and expectations. This call will not be recorded.
COURSE CONTENT:
High-quality decision-making about public school investment and debt requires knowledge and creativity because of a limiting regulatory environment. This course focuses on effective and legally compliant short and long-term debt, and investment strategies that result in maximum earnings and savings. This workshop is a “must” for business managers or for those aspiring to assume that role.
Topics include:
• Public finance concepts and law
• Investment and debt basics
• Investment Strategy and Policy
• Designing and managing a debt portfolio
SPEAKERS:
Matthew Przywara, Assistant Superintendent, SD of Lancaster
Chris Berdnik, PCSBA, Chief Financial Officer, Pennsbury SD
CREDITS:
4 CEUs = PASBO Professional Certification
6 CPE = Specialized Knowledge
COSTS:
Register by April 20: PASBO Member $125/Non-member $185
After April 20: PASBO Member $130/Non-member $190
Elements of Transportation (In Person)
May 7, 2024 – 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
PASBO Office
The over-arching goal of a transportation department is to provide safe, efficient, and cost-effective service. Attaining that goal begins with a thorough understanding of relevant law and the principles of effective departmental management. This course provides a framework for both district-operated and outsourced operations with topics that include:
- The law of public school transportation
- Departmental operations
- Subsidy calculation
- Financial operations and human resources
SPEAKERS:
David Lutz, PCSBO, PCSTP, Director of Transportation, Cocalico SD
Kelly Rhodunda, PCSTP, Transportation Manager, Upper Moreland Township SD
COSTS:
Register by April 23: PASBO Member $125/Non-member $185 – After April 23: PASBO Member $130/Non-member $190
CREDITS:
4 CEUs = PASBO Professional Certification
4 CEUs = PA Certified School Transportation Professional (PCSTP)
6 CPE = Specialized Knowledge
Year End Reconciliation/Audit Prep
Wednesday, May 8, 2024|9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Webcast
Audit Preparation Update” which will go over how business managers should be preparing for upcoming annual audits.
SPEAKER:
Greg Gates, Business Manager, Bellwood-Antis SD
CREDITS:
PASBO General Certification CEU Credit = 2 CEUs
CPE Credit = 1.5 in Specialized Knowledge
COSTS:
Before April 24: Member $75/Nonmember $115
After April 24: Member $80/Nonmember $120
Elements of Budgeting & Planning
May 13, 2024
Online
ORIENTATION SESSION
An online Orientation Web Session will be held on May 13 at 12:00 Noon.
This session will overview the course and expectations. This call will not be recorded.
COURSE CONTENT:
While budgeting and planning specifics are unique to the personality of each LEA, this course explores commonalities, underlying principles, and effective development and presentation techniques.
Topics include:
Basic budgeting concepts and legal requirements
Preparing and balancing the budget
Long-term planning and capital budgeting
Effective presentation techniques
SPEAKER:
Sidney Clark, Business Manager/Board Secretary, Shanksville-Stoneycreek SD
Chris Berdnik, PCSBA, Chief Financial Officer, Pennsbury SD after Sid Clark
CREDITS:
4 CEUs = PASBO Professional Certification
6 CPE = Specialized Knowledge
4 CEUs = PA Certified School Transportation Professional (PCSTP)
4 CEUs = PA Certified School Facilities Professional (PCSFP)
COSTS:
Register by April 26: PASBO Member $125/Non-member $185
After April 26: PASBO Member $130/Non-member $190
Payroll Law and Updates Seminar
May 29, 2024
1:00 – 3:0 0 pm
Attorney Gareth Pahowka will discuss federal and state law updates related to payroll operations in PA schools. Topics include: independent contractor status, FLSA and overtime considerations, job descriptions, leave policies, stipend and supplemental positions, withholding last pay, and more.
SPEAKER:
Attorney Gareth Pahowka
CREDITS:
PASBO General Certification CEU Credit = 2 CEUs
CPE Credit = 1 in Specialized Knowledge
COSTS:
Before May 15: Member $75/Nonmember $115
After May 15: Member $80/Nonmember $120