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Member News
Managing Chaos – Stories from the Field!
FASBO is looking for "Stories from the Field" from our members about how you effectively manage chaos. The past two years have been challenging and the upcoming years may prove to be as well. What brief tips, creative innovations or advice can you share with your FASBO colleagues and peers that may be featured in an upcoming issue of the FASBO Newsletter or Florida School Business Magazine? Please submit your ideas to robin.hukill@fasbo.org. Thank you!
Conference News
2022 FASBO/FRMA Conference
There's still time to register for the 2022 FASBO/FRMA Conference. The registration fee is $200.

Conference attendees can earn free Payroll, Accounts Payable training, and 4 hours CPE

Hotel is $129 plus $8 parking
On-site Drapery Cleaners
Upcoming Events
25
Oct 2022
 
FASBO/FRMA 2022 Conference
Are you ready for an intense learning experience and networking with your school business colleagues and business partners that support your profession?

Take your career to the next level by attending and participating in the FASBO Annual Conference and Exhibits. During the conference, you will experience:

Keynote speakers that will inspire and rejuvenate your passion for your chosen profession
Informative sessions that will introduce you to fresh approaches and update you on solutions to school business challenges
Plenty of time to network with and learn from your colleagues and peers.
As if that isn't enough incentive to partake in the FASBO Annual Conference adventure, don’t forget that you will also enjoy:

Plenty of opportunities to visit and converse with FASBO business partners that are eager to share their innovative products and services designed to make your job just a little easier. The exhibits at the conference are abundant and will highlight the latest and greatest in school-related goods and services.
Along with the learning and interacting with other school business professionals, the conference will offer participants a little FUN as well! During meals and special celebrations, you will have a chance to be recognized and recognize your peers for practicing excellence in school business.

All-in-all, it is just a must-attend event that you won’t want to miss.
Industry News & Trends
School Innovation Is Addressing Equity but Challenges Remain
In a study by the Center on Reinventing Public Education and Transcend, many school leaders said accountability systems tied to state standards can be a hindrance to innovative practices. Participants also suggested policymakers consult with school leaders when designing policies to better understand the challenges faced by school innovation leaders. (K-12 DIVE)
Miller School to Study Impact of Digital Mental Health Resources Among Florida High School Students
In an effort to evaluate the clinical efficacy of digital mental health care services for K-12 students, teachers, and staff, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine will conduct a clinical study to assess whether Neolth, a self-guided mental health support technology, is effective in increasing social and emotional intelligence in school-aged children. (Inventum, University of Miami)
Five Ways K-12 IT Teams Can Help Teachers Save Time and Focus on Instruction
According to a survey from Merrimack College a typical teacher works 54 hours per week, with only 25 hours spent teaching students. Here are five technology strategies IT leaders can implement to automate operational processes, save time and help reduce teacher stress. (EdTech)
These Three Charts Illustrate Universal School Meals' Impact
Recent data from the USDA shows the two-year implementation of universal school meals curbed child hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic, and food insecurity rates among children across race and ethnicity dropped between 2020 and 2021. (K-12 DIVE)
Teachers Are Ready for Systemic Change. Are Schools?
According to research from EdWeek, 92% of educators said the overall impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the state of K-12 education in their school or district has been negative. As schools recover from the challenges of the pandemic, many educators believe they have an opportunity to reset the system. (Education Week)