School Operations Academy

Are you newer (0-3 years) to school business, recently taken on new responsibilities in your school, or simply need a refresher in your area of school business? 

The School Operations Academy (SOA) is a must attend for you! SOA offers foundational information on key areas of school management including:

• Business: Accounting Basics; Student Activities; Revenue Overview & Investments; Expenditure Overview & Debt Management; Budgeting & AFR; Business Office Environment & Your Role

• Facilities: Facilities Maintenance & Management; Custodial Services; Grounds Management; Environmental & Safety Issues; Capital Needs & Construction; Budgeting & Purchasing

• Food Service: Meal Pattern & Menu Planning; Program Compliance; Free & Reduced Program; Budget Development & Program Analysis; Resource Management  

• Transportation: Daily Operations & Procedures; Special Education, McKinney-Vento & Foster Student Transportation; Transportation Subsidies, Forms, Deadlines & Audits; Interacting with PennDOT; Safety; Cost Cutting Ideas

• Human Resources: Intro to School HR, Record Keeping, Clearances & Mandated Training; Leaves of Absence; FLSA, WC, UC, Title IX; Collective Bargaining; Certifications; Trainings & Evaluations; Progressive Discipline 

• Payroll: What Makes LEA Payroll Different?; The Calendar; Net Pay Calculations; Day Calculations; Leaves; PSERS & VOYA Basics 
*July 21 will run from 8:45am-5:00pm followed by a networking reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres. July 22 will run 7:30am-3:00pm. To see a full agenda, please email Rebecca at [email protected].* 

SOA is the conference to attend if you are:

• New school operations staff

• School operations staff about to take on a new area of responsibility

• Established managers looking for a refresher on the basics

• Education support professionals

• New Superintendents seeking a basic understanding on school business issues

Member Rates:

Before July 6 - $270

July 6 – July 19 - $290

After July 19 - $325

Non-Member Rates:

Before July 6 - $350

July 6 – July 19 - $370

After July 19 - $405

Hotel Info:

A room block is available until July 13 (or sold out) for $129.00 + tax per night for July 20 and 21. 

A booking link is included in the confirmation email after you register.

Credit Information

9 CPE Credits in Specialized Knowledge for CPAs
1 CPE Credit in Management for CPAs
4 CEU Credits for the PASBO General Certification
7 CEU Credits for the PASBO Specialty Certifications (Facilities, Transportation, Payroll)