Welcome to School Business! We are so glad you are here!
The role of School Business Official is an important one, as the business side of education lays the foundation for learning, and PASBO is here to provide you with the resources and supports you will need to build the strongest foundation possible in your LEA.
Being new to a profession can be a little overwhelming, so we created this page to point you in the direction of some resources that can help get you started. Remember, we are here to help, so if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!
Suggested Entry Plan:
As you settle into your new School Business Official (SBO) role, here’s a sample plan to make the most of all that PASBO has to offer you. Depending on the time of year that you start your School Business journey, consider these professional development opportunities to help you get acclimated to your new position:
School Operations Academy (held every July)
Bootcamp for your SBO area (held in the fall, though some are also offered in the spring)
Elements course for your SBO area (held in the fall, though some are also offered in the spring)
Intensive Series in your SBO area (held in the spring)
PASBO Annual Conference (held in March)
Webcasts, FYI sessions, and workshops on a variety of current topics in your SBO area (see the PASBO Professional Development schedule for upcoming options as these vary throughout the year)
For additional professional development opportunities throughout the year, check out the listing of webcasts, workshops, and FYI sessions. **provide a link to PD webpage
Resources:
In addition to the professional development opportunities PASBO provides, be sure to check out these additional resources that can support you and help you grow as an SBO:
PASBO Help Desk