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What's New at ASBO
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Each year, ASBO MD-DC awards the Fay Miller Education Leadership Eagle Institute scholarship to ASBO International's Eagle Institute, a four day learning experience taught by highly regarded professionals in the field. Taught through a historical lens, this program explores issues of school business management and leadership, and is held at various locations of great historical significance, for example, Gettysburg, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.
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The following slate of candidates was presented by the Nominations Committee under the direction of Immediate Past President, Melvin Burley and approved by the ASBO Board of Directors to be on the ballot at the 2015 Spring Conference:
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Wilkes University in partnership with the Association for School Business Officials Maryland and the District of Columbia offers a master of science degree in School Business Leadership.
The master’s degree in School Business Leadership is an online program designed for professionals managing the business of education. The program launched in 2007 in partnership with the Pennsylvania Association for School Business Officials (PASBO). To date, over 200 school business professionals have enrolled in the program from across the country.
The 30-credit program consists of 10 courses that address critical issues in the school business field related to finance, facilities, food service, human resources, information technology, public relations and transportation. Classes are held in 12 week sessions in the fall, spring and summer semesters. It can be completed in as little as two years.
Visit the ASBO MD&DC website for more information
Additional information can be found at www.wilkes.edu/sbl or by calling (800) WILKES-U Ext. 5535.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture released today its new rules on professional standards for school foodservice personnel. The rules, one of the mandates of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, take effect July 1.
The new regulations accomplish two things. First, they establish minimum requirements for someone to be hired as a school foodservice director. Second, they set continuing education requirements for all K-12 foodservice staff.
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Calendar of Events
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May 17th, 2015 through May 20th, 2015 in Ocean City Maryland! I don’t know about you, but we are looking forward to a couple of days in May in Ocean City at the 63rd Annual ASBO MD&DC Spring Conference getting solid professional development, renewing friendships and making new ones, and visiting a sold out exhibit floor to learn about the newest in services and products is a great cure to the winter doldrums. This year there will be forty-eight education sessions and computer labs, a B.I.G session on Tuesday afternoon, and two superb speakers – Sean McComb, National Teacher of the Year on Monday and Dr. Jeff McCausland, a West Point graduate who commanded an artillery battalion during the Gulf War, has taught at the Naval Academy, served on the National Security Council, and has lectured and published internationally on leadership development and national security affairs. As in the past, the Princess Royale Oceanfront and Princess Royale Bayside will be our conference hotels but, unlike in the past, you will be making your own hotel reservations. Details on how to do that will be coming soon. Conference registration also will open very shortly, so be ready to make your conference plans soon. Coming Soon! Visit asbo.org for all your conference information, as well as descriptions of all of the conference sessions and the conference schedule. See you at the Convention Center – come ready to learn! |
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B.I.G (Best Ideas Group) is one of the newest opportunities from ASBO MD & DC to provide an informal arena for you to get together with colleagues in your school business area of interest to discuss a wide range of topics! Share issues and solutions, hear about new and innovative practices, discuss concerns, gather information and generally network with your peers from other school systems.
Visit our website at www.asbo.org. These meetings are FREE to members and $10.00 for Non-Members and you must register. Click here for the Schedule of Meetings and Locations
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FOUNDATIONS IN SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY ED WORKSHOP - RESCHEDULED
Originally scheduled for February 27, 2015 has been rescheduled to March 27
Attendees scheduled to attend the February 27th class who still plan to attend the class on the new date March 27th need do nothing. If you registered for the February 27th class, but cannot attend on March 27 and there is no one available to attend for you, a refund will be available.
If you wanted to attend, but hadn't registered, or would like more information, visit the website at www.asbo.org. and/or Register
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This Food and Nutrition Services workshop previously scheduled for March 27, 2015 has been rescheduled for April 17, same time and location.
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On March 16th, the Baltimore Regional Cooperative Purchasing Committee(BRCPC) will hold its 3rd Annual Purchasing Professional Day from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Baltimore Metropolitan Council. BRCPC designed the training specifically for purchasing professionals and is registered with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) for re-certification points.
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On March 17, Surge Suppression Inc (SSI) will host the SPD/TVSS Educational Training Seminar, Surge Protection (Power Quality), in our area. Candidates with a focus on Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, etc., are invited to attend this informative session. Topics to be covered include: Surge & Transient Environments, How Surges cause damage to equipment, What is SPD/TVSS?, UL 3rd Edition, Why are SPD's Different, How to size SPD’s, How to Reduce downtime, and more....
The location for this seminar is the Embassy Suites BWI. There is no charge to attend this informative training session. This seminar is accredited by IEEE and attendees can receive continuing education credits (CEU/PDH) towards their license.
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Awards & Accolades
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A good way to begin 2015 is by highlighting the accomplishments of ASBO MD&DC members! Included is a list of members of the ASBO MD&DC affiliates who have been recognized by ASBO International.
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Congratulations to Larry Bowers for his appointment as Interim Superintendent for Montgomery County Public Schools.
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Scott Germain, Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor, Garrett County Public Schools, was the 2014 winner of the Paul Bell Award. As the winner, Scott has the opportunity to award a one-time $1,500 scholarship to a Garrett County Public Schools graduating senior. This is a competitive scholarship and the school system will be making seniors aware of how to apply for it.
Scott is a Past ASBO President and is currently the Chair of the Technology Planning and Development Committee. He also was the winner of the Fay Miller Education Leadership Eagle Institute Award in 2014.
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The Board of Education of St. Mary's County has named Mr. James Scott Smith as the new Superintendent of Schools.
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Andrea Simpson is the new Director for Contract Management for District of Columbia Public Schools. Ms Simpson has over 18 years' experience in public procurement. She began her public procurement career with DC Public Schools as a Contract Specialist and in time became a Supervisory Contract Specialist.
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Newman Architects is pleased to announce that Jose' A Hernandez, AIA has been named a Principal of the Firm. A graduate of the University of Texas' School of Design & Fine Arts, José joined Newman Architects in 1998 and was made an Associate Principal in 2005. José has been the Senior Project Manager on a wide range of project types with a focus on public and private higher education facilities and municipal projects throughout the United States.
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Featured Articles
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ASBO International hereby grants permission for use of these articles for ASBO MD-DC members as requested. Any additional re-purposing or reprinting of this article is restricted without prior written consent.
"These articles originally appeared in the January 2015 and February 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."
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Integrity is a non-negotiable trait for school business officials. In the January 2015 issue of School Business Affairs magazine, writer Stephanie Johnson discusses how school business officials are not only trustworthy, but also undivided.
Stephanie Johnson is the marketing writer for ASBO International. Email: sjohnson@asbointl.org
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Work Life balances doesn't mean an equal balance of work and personal time See how to to balance work and personal time in this article in the January 2015 School Business Affairs by 2014-2015 PASBO President and CEO Stan Wisler.
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How do you REALLY want to be remembered? Will colleagues stand up and talk about what a great contribution you made to education? Will friends talk about what a great person you were? What about those folks sitting in the very front row? What will they say?
Brian N. Moore, RSBS Supervisor of Public Safety for Red Clay Consolidated School District in Delaware has some helpful recommendations.
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A district-food service partnership provides a nourishing vision for a school community. Today's students - generation Z - are recognised as the most ethnically diverse and food-engaged generation in recent American history.
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As legions of parents nationwide know by now, the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association have worked to create a states-led program called the Common Core State Standards. Common Core is intended to ensure that all American children receive a quality, rigorous education.
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