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On December 28, 2015, the IRS announced an extension of the due dates for 2015 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) information reporting by employers, insurers, and other reporting entities.
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Effective January 1, 2018, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposes a 40% non-deductible excise tax on high cost health plans (sometimes called the "Cadillac Tax"). The Cadillac Tax is imposed on the excess value which is the amount by which the value of the health coverage exceeds specified threshold amounts.
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...AND YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR SPONSORSHIPS FOR THE TOURNAMENT 
Once again it's time for the annual ASBO Spring Golf Tournament. The proximity of the
Ocean City Golf Club affords participants time to
set up their exhibits, perform committee
duties, and register for the
conference on Sunday afternoon. The tournament will consist of a Captain’s Choice format with a shotgun
start commencing
at 9:00 AM. Lunch will be provided after the round, as well as drink tickets to be
enjoyed on
the course. The entry fee is $85.00 per golfer or $340.00 per foursome. The entry
fee includes greens fees, cart, lunch ticket and 2 drink ticket per person. Prizes Awarded at Tournament conclusion
1st, 2nd, 3rd place team
Longest Drive
Closest to the Pin on Par 3’s
For additional information, contact a member of the Golf Committee:
Tom Leary cleary@aacps.org Don Krempel dkrempel@jmt.com Sally Philbin sphilbin@jmt.com or
visit the website at asbo.org
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What are you doing this May 22-25? We’re hoping that you’re going to the 64th Annual ASBO MD&DC Spring Conference in Ocean City to join the hundreds of ASBO members who will be there! The committees have been working hard to plan a conference that is full of learning opportunities – 48 top quality, thought-provoking education sessions (you can review the offerings soon at asbo.org); an expanded exhibit floor with more opportunities to learn about the latest products and services offered by our valued business members; dynamic General Session speakers; and networking opportunities to catch up with colleagues and to meet new ones. There are some exciting and positive changes this year. You’ll have four hotels to choose from: the Holiday Inn at 67th Street and the Ocean is the Conference Hotel and its new Ballroom will be the site of the Sunday Evening Welcome Gala and the Wednesday morning breakfast session, the Ocean City Hilton Hotel at 3200 N. Baltimore Avenue, the Holiday Inn at 17th Street and the Boardwalk, and the Princess Bayside at 4801 Coastal Highway. At the Convention Center, our General Session speakers, business meetings, and student performers will be in the new Performing Arts Center on the first floor, right across from the exhibits hall. And, for the first time, ASBO will be providing a mobile conference app to keep you better informed about the conference. Lastly, Phillips Night Out will be moving to Monday evening and the Dine Around will be on Tuesday night. We hope to see all of you there for the most affordable, topical professional development around! Visit asbo.org regularly to stay informed about the conference as more information is made available. |
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For many School Business Officials (SBO),
professional certification is an achievement that reflects your superior
knowledge, experience, and status as a school business professional. Whatever
your motivation ASBO MD&DC’s courses, workshops, and education sessions and
seminars equip you with the knowledge and the qualifying credits you may need. Visit asbo.org to learn more about the Foundation Classes and Best Ideas Group Forums!
FOUNDATION CLASSES ASBO is about building leadership and management skills in our current and upcoming public school leaders which are critical to the effectiveness of our profession. This workshop was established for all school business officials, for aspiring leaders in school and support services, bookkeepers and new employees engaged in the purchasing activities including the decision making process of those activities, and the need of a working knowledge of the rules, principles, and procedures for governmental purchasing as it applies to Maryland Local Education Agencies (LEAs). BEST IDEAS GROUP (B.I.G.) The B.I.G. (Best Ideas Group) Forum is designed to be an informal opportunity to meet with colleagues in your particular discipline of school business operations to talk about best practices, discuss problems you’re encountering and learning about solutions that have been found, make new contacts, and generally ‘talk shop’ with your fellow SBOs. The agenda is set by you and a few warm-up questions are there to get the conversation rolling. And it’s free to ASBO members. There is a modest $10 charge for non-members. |
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March 03, 2016
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Anne Arundel County Public Schools - Board Room
2644 Riva Road |Annapolis, MD 21401
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March 09, 2016
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Anne Arundel County Public Schools - Board Room |
2644 Riva Road | Annapolis, MD 21401
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March 18, 2016
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM | Anne Arundel County Public Schools Professional Growth & Development Center
2671 Carver Road | Gambrills, MD 21054
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March 23, 2016
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Anne Arundel County Public Schools - Board Room |
2644 Riva Road | Annapolis, MD 21401
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March 30, 2016
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Anne Arundel County Public Schools - Board Room
2644 Riva Road |Annapolis, MD 21401
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March 31, 2016
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Anne Arundel County Public Schools - Board Room
2644 Riva Road |Annapolis, MD 21401
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The General Assembly is Maryland's legislative body and directly represents the electorate. The state has 47 districts represented by 47 Senators and 141 Delegates. The Legislature enacts laws necessary for the welfare of the State's citizens and certain laws dealing with counties and special taxing districts.The Legislature meets in regular session for 90 calendar days each year beginning the second Wednesday in January to act on more than 2500 pieces of legislation and the State's annual capital and operating budgets.
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Robert Souza is the new Director of Facility Services for Maintenance, Operations and Energy.
Leisl Ashby is now the Director of Facility Services for the Planning and Construction.
Matt Auchey is the new Facility Planner
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On January 4th, Jack R. Smith, Ph.D, Interim State Superintendent of Schools, MSDE announced the resignation of Penelope Thornton Talley as Chief Performance Officer for the Maryland State Department of Education. Penelope's last day will be January 13th. |
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SCHOOL BUSINESS AFFAIRS MAGAZINE-PERMISSIONS: ASBO International hereby grants permission for use of these articles for ASBO MD-DC members as requested. Any additional re-purposing or reprinting of these articles is restricted without prior written consent. "These articles originally appeared in the December 2015 School Business Affairs magazine and is reprinted with permission of the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). The text herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of ASBO International, and use of this imprint does not imply any endorsement or recognition by ASBO International and its officers or affiliates."If the articles are posted, please also e-mail us with the Web address for the download on your site.For more information about ASBO please visit www.asbointl.org. |
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Our first priority must be to ensure the security of all students, and
that requires collaboration.
By William M. Toms, Ed.D.
School security requires communication and collaboration at all levels: federal,state, and local.
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Partnerships with school safety service providers is one option for
providing safe, secure schools.
By Kent C. Jurney, CPP Learn More from SBA
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As states increasingly put protections in place for
transgender students, districts must adapt their school policies.
By Anthony Carlton and Asaf Orr
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The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed by President Obama on December 10, 2015, and represents good news for our nation’s schools. This bipartisan measure reauthorizes the 50-year-old Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the nation’s national education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students. "With this bill, we reaffirm that fundamentally American ideal—that every child, regardless of race, income, background, the zip code where they live, deserves the chance to make of their lives what they will." — President Barack Obama |
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"We are a place that believes every child, no matter where they come from, can grow up to be anything they want... And I’m confident that if we fix No Child Left Behind, if we continue to reform American education, continue to invest in our children’s future, that’s the America we will always be." |
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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan insisted Wednesday that education spending isn't in the cross-hairs as the General Assembly prepares to convene for the 2016 legislative session.
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