...... includes 3 classes that are CPE qualified:Affordable Care Act - Determining Critical Full-Time Employee Counts, Embracing the Audit Process, and Embracing Virtual Payments (ePayables) in Schools Today, will qualify for 1 CPE credit each for our CPA members

Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles had lunch with students at Churchville Elementary School in Harford County today to celebrate Earth Week and participate in the Department’s "Waste-Free Lunch Challenge." The Waste-Free Challenge encourages students to avoid packing lunches that create waste that cannot be recycled or composted. The Secretary, along with employees from the Department, discussed the three R’s - reduce, reuse and recycle - and how the students and parents can implement these practices when preparing their lunch.

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Larry (Rick) Dorsey, former Manager of Custodial Services, and husband of current HCPSS employee, Ruth Dorsey, and father of Chasity Dorsey.

Larry Ricardo Dorsey, age 61, died on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at Gilchrist Hospice in Columbia. He is the beloved husband of Ruth Ann Dorsey (nee Myers) of 41 years, devoted son of the late Leon Edward, Sr. and Doris Hopkins Dorsey, devoted father of Chasity L. Dorsey of Atlanta, GA, and loving brother of Carlton Dorsey, Sr., Brandon Dorsey, Molly Bell, Barbara Smith and the late Leon E. Dorsey, Jr.

In addition to Rick’s dedicated service to the Howard County Public School System, he was also a valued member of the Maryland and District of Columbia Association of School Business Officials (ASBO-MD/DC). For those not aware, ASBO promotes high-quality, exemplary school business practices, professional development, and communications to school business officials to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of quality support services to educational communities which contributes to a measurable improvement in student performance. His early leadership roles included Facilities Section Director, Chairperson of the Conference Arrangements Committee, and Director-at-Large. Rick concluded his ASBO involvement by heading up the Workshop and Seminars program, the forerunner of our focus on being the state leader of professional development for the school business official. Rick was instrumental in coordinating many professional development seminars and served as a mentor to many members of the ASBO community.

The Association of School Business Officials Maryland and District of Columbia family extends our deepest sympathy to family and friends. 

 

There is still time to register for the June 10, 2016 School Food and Nutrition Foundation class!

FOUNDATIONS OF SCHOOL SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT CLASS POSTPONED 

As a supporter/member of ASBO, we are happy to offer you 50% off of the school representative registration cost! 

Register Now! And use our code GCASBO (its cap sensitive) at check out to receive 50% off. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Halsey Ward at Healthy Schools Campaign at 312-419-1810 or halsey@healthyschoolscampaign.org

Robert A. Souza is the new Director of Facility Services, Maintenance/Operations/Energy, in Wicomico County Public Schools Born and raised in Rhode Island, graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Landscape Design and Turf Grass Science. Worked in multiple architectural firms in Rhode Island until being employed on the design/admin staff with The State of Connecticut Office of Parks and Recreation. Worked for a national home building company in North Carolina before moving to the eastern shore of Maryland in 1996. From 1996 to the end of 2015 Robert was the Executive Director of Facilities for Harrington Raceway and Casino, with responsibilities for all design/construction, maintenance and utility management. He has served on multiple Boards to include Wicomico County Habitat for Humanity, Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce and Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church. He and his wife Debra live in Salisbury and have one son Daniel.

Kathleen Thomas, Supervisor, Food and Nutrition Services, Cecil County Public Schools has announced her retirement. Kathy was the ASBO Liaison and we thank her for her volunteerism.

John Ander, Administrator – Office of Maintenance, Grounds and Logistics, will be leaving Baltimore County and heading for Anne Arundel County Public Schools at the beginning of May. BCPS ASBO members wish John well in his future endeavors and look forward to continue working with John in his new role. Carol Yingling, Office of Purchasing has received a promotion and is now a Technical Trainer with the Office of Organizational Development. Baltimore County Public Schools is excited to announce for the first time the middle and high school students across the county elected to propose Aislinn Bratt of Towson High School as the new student member of the Board. Her appointment is pending approval by Gov. Larry Hogan.

Congratulations Superintendent Dr. John Fredericksen who is retiring.

Wicomico County announces the new Superintendent, Dr. Donna Hanlin, will be starting in her new position on July 1, 2016

A committed collaboration pays dividends for a district and its employees By Erik Kass, Mark Hansen, and Ken Zastrow HUMAN RESOURCES | April 2016 | School Business Affairs

Districts should take several factors into account as they shift toward differentiated pay for teachers. By Karen J. DeAngelis, Ph.D., and Linh Dang HUMAN RESOURCES | April 2016 | School Business Affairs

As districts look to save money and energy, they should consider performance contracting. Here are some questions, answers, and advice. By Erin Green Erin Green, an educational consultant for Performance Services Inc., ANCILLARY| April 2016| School Business Affairs

Two education related cases continue to be topics of discussion at the Supreme Court. By Charles J. Russo, J.D., Ed.D. LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE | April 2016 | School Business Affairs

New EPA ruling may significantly affect school districts. By Arthur Harrington and Jon Anderson ANCILLARY SERVICES | April 2016 | School Business Affairs

The Every Student Succeeds Act may dramatically change education in some districts. Here are the highlights in a nutshell. By Charles J Russo, J.D., Ed.D LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE | MARCH 2016 I School Business Affairs

Managing technology effectively requires a technology audit. Knowing what assets you have, how they’re used, and who is using them is critical to efficient and cost-effective asset management, especially when budgets are tight. By Sam Zippin TECHNOLOGY | March 2016 | School Business Affairs

Privacy often a contentious issue that raises deeply held fears, continuing to be a primary concern for school Districts. Concerns about privacy have been rising in the United States since the revelations of the National Security Agency’s electronic monitoring, the theft of Target customers’ credit card data, and the shuttering of student data platform inBloom By Keith R. Krueger TECHNOLOGY| March 2016 | School Business Affairs

Educating young people about eating healthy begins at home, but it is important for schools to reinforce that message during the school day by providing fresh, local foods to the district’s food services program. By Aubrey Kirkpatrick ANCILLARY SERVICES | March 2016 | School Business Affairs

Why more and more districts are turning to strategic resource management solutions to track their resources, drive accountability, prevent losses, and create greater efficiency.Strategic resource management solutions keep track of resources across the district. By Bruce Hamilton TECHNOLOGY | March 2016 | School Business Affairs

The challenge of keeping everyone comfortable—not too hot and not too cold, not too damp and not too dry—while trying to keep energy expenses down may seem like a lofty goal. Trying to provide energy efficiency and human comfort for hundreds of students or a significant number of community members, all within a school with a significant footprint. Providing efficient energy and a comfortable climate—it can be done! By Jody Andres, AIA LEED AP FACILITIES | March 2016 | School Business Affairs

Instructional technology is great—if the infrastructure can handle it. To meet the national connectivity goal for 2017, a district of 10,000 students will need 1 gigabit per second of capacity for its network. By Marie Bjerede TECHNOLOGY |March 2016 | School Business Affairs

In this Think About It article, Steve Starmer at Frederick County Public Schools noted that schools and offices had no guidelines for the ratio or type of machine recommended for certain functions, resulting in a wide range of type and availability of copiers and printers. How did they correct the issues? This article was a submission by Steve was a Brice and Shirley Phillips Best Practices nomination.

  

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