What's New at ASBO
The first online registration on the new ASBO MD&DC website for the 63rd Annual Spring Conference was a huge success making the registration process so easy! The online registration process allowed our attendees the opportunity to make reservations at hotels, review and select specific options for each day and event and so much more!
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/asb-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=320867&issueID=42256 to view the full article online.
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Although it isn't new news, it's Good News! ASBO MD&DC reminds its members (or share with new members who may not know) of one of the many benefits that are offered to the members of our organization. Wilkes University and the Association of School Business Officials of Maryland and the District of Columbia have a cooperative agreement to offer a degree program to ASBO MD&DC members. In 2006, the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials and Wilkes University partnered to develop a series of very affordable advanced courses for school business officials. These fully on-line courses are taught by professionals who are currently active in your field, and the 10 course, 30 credit program culminates in a Master of Science degree with a concentration of School Business Leadership. To learn more about a degree program that will prepare you for the challenges you face every day in the world of school business, please visit the Wilkes University website at: http://www.wilkes.edu/sp/sbl.asp
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/asb-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=320893&issueID=42256 to view the full article online.
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Messages From The Board
Did you know you could recommend to your co-workers and friends that they can be a part of the ASBO family? There are so many reasons to join and the membership options range from an individual membership to a corporate membership! Visit our website for more information, share the link!
Visit http://asbo.org/join.php to view the full article online.
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The Job Opportunities section of the ASBO MD&DC website has a place for you! Look for job opportunities, or the opportunity to hire by posting your employment needs here!
Visit http://membership.asbo.org/listJobs.asp to view the full article online.
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Calendar of Events
Forty-seven top notch education sessions and computer labs, B.I.G sessions to facilitate networking with your peers. Monday's Featured Speaker will be Sean McComb, National Teacher of the Year. Tuesday, our Keynote speaker -Dr. Jeff McCausland will present "Leadership in Four Directions" and on Wednesday morning at breakfast – his topic, "A Discussion of the Four Directions Paradigm". Hope to see you there!
Visit http://asbo.org/meetinginfo.php?id=87&ts=1430506414 to view the full article online.
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Awards & Accolades
Ed Wildensen - Director of Transportation, and Judy Travis - Supervisor of Finance are retiring!
ASBO wishes them a happy, healthy retirement!
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In retirement news in Baltimore County Public Schools, Dale Rauenzahn, Executive Director, Department of School Safety and Security, Dr. Alan Hill, Manager, Office of Student Behavior, Department of School Safety and Security and Ms. Deborah Snyder, Administrative Assistant, Department of School Safety and Security will all be retiring effective June 19, 2015. Congratulations All!
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/asb-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=320697&issueID=42256 to view the full article online.
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Kelly Wood, Purchasing Manager, Cecil County Public Schools, is retiring on June 30, 2015. Kelly has been a strong supporter of ASBO and a valued member of the Exhibits Committee for over 20 years!
Enjoy your retirement, Kelly, and remember, there is life with ASBO after you retire!
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J.C. Parks Elementary School was named one of only two Maryland schools selected for the U.S. Department of Education’s 2015 Green Ribbon Schools (GRS) Award. The honors were announced April 22 by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. In announcing the national award recipients, Duncan said the selected schools demonstrate strong examples of innovative learning and civic engagement.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/asb-nwl/pdf/J.C.pdf to view the full article online.
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Featured Articles
School Business Affairs - Disclaimer and 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 this article is restricted without prior written consent.
"This article originally appeared in the March 2015 or April, 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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There are many reasons why addressing the environmental health of schools is essential for protecting children's health and improving their performance...
Visit http://www.epa.gov/schools/impact/index.html to view the full article online.
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On April 7, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the first-ever guide for developers, start-ups and entrepreneurs from the department’s Office of Educational Technology (OET).
The Ed Tech Developer’s Guide: A Primer for Developers, Startups and Entrepreneurs is a free guide that addresses key questions about the education ecosystem and highlights critical needs and opportunities to develop digital tools and apps for learning. Written with input from knowledgeable educators, developers, and researchers who were willing to share what they have learned, the guide is designed to help entrepreneurs apply technology in smart ways to solve persistent problems in education.
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April 16, 2015:
I applaud the leadership of Chairman Alexander,
Senator Murray and the members of the HELP Committee on the important steps
taken this week to advance a bipartisan proposal to reauthorize the Elementary
and Secondary Education Act. It is long past time to replace No Child Left
Behind with a law that ensures continued progress and opportunity for America’s
children. The bill now honors the widespread bipartisan call to expand access
to high quality preschool. The bill also makes a critical investment in
innovation and scaling what works. However, to live up to ESEA’s legacy of
advancing equity and providing opportunity for every child, we join with
numerous civil rights and business groups in urging that further significant
improvements be made to the bill to create the law that America’s children
deserve. Every family and every community deserve to know that schools are
helping all children succeed - including low-income students, racial and ethnic
minorities, students with disabilities and students learning English. And they
deserve to know that if students in those groups fall behind, their schools
will take steps to improve, with the strongest action in the lowest-performing
5 percent of schools. In addition, we should ensure that educators have the
resources they need, and that federal dollars reach the most vulnerable
students they are intended to support. I am encouraged that this week, members
of the HELP Committee recognized the need to strengthen the bill's
accountability measures as this legislation advances in the Senate. I look
forward to continuing to work with Congress on that effort.
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Something To Think About
Jeff LaPorta and Sherry Ramsey Downen in Harford County Public Schools share the results of their research in providing enhanced purchasing services to their end users, before, during and after a purchase, a challenge that the Purchasing department in Harford County embarked upon a few months ago.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/asb-nwl/pdf/Connects_Article_4-14.pdf to view the full article online.
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We want to hear from you!
Send your innovative practice or new idea or inquire about others. Email: asbomddc1@gmail.com
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Creating Green Clean and Healthy Schools requires mastering the indoor environment using a comprehensive approach. This unique webinar series is developed and hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in collaboration with a group of diverse stakeholders known as the School Health and Indoor Environments Leadership Development (SHIELD) Network.
Visit http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/masterclasswebinars/index.html to view the full article online.
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