Podcasts by School Business Matters - The Association of School Business Officials International
The Association of School Business Officials and BAM Radio Network have partnered to bring you School Business Matters (formerly ASBO Radio). Executive Director John Musso hosts the program, focusing on the topics that matter to you. Each brief segment features a thought-provoking discussion with an expert who has hands-on experience in the areas of school business management practices, professional growth, and the effective use of educational resources.
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Your Special Role in Monitoring the Uses of ARRA Funds from 2022-02-22T15:22:42.473191
Charles P. Rose , the general counsel for the Department of Education, talked with us about the special role of school business officials in tracking uses of ARRA funds, discretionary funds and sc...
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The Trade Off Between Teacher Wages and Layoffs from 2022-02-22T15:22:42.471728
School districts leaders are being forced to make some very tough choices to manage the fiscal crisis. Ultimately their decisions impact class sizes educational outcomes and historical compensa...
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Radical School Cost Containment Strategies for Tough Financial Times from 2022-02-22T15:22:42.470015
Savvy school business officials have already cut school budgets to the bone. But these financial times are requiring more radical strategies for cost containment. Our guest today has helped many sc...
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Health Reimbursement Arrangements, a Powerful Tool for Managing Costs from 2022-02-22T15:22:42.467733
In recent years rising health care cost are impacting employer and employees. Expert are predicting that health care costs are still going to rise in the next several years. Health Reimbursement Ar...
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How the Role of the School Business Manager is Changing from 2022-02-22T15:22:42.463592
For a myriad of reasons, the role of the school business manager is changing. Collaboration and consolidation is becoming more essential. Our guest shares a hers story about a radical restructuring...
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How Much Is Too Much?: A Work-Life Balance Checklist from 2022-02-22T15:22:42.460362
We understand that education is a calling, but how do you determine if you are doing too much and your life is out of balance? More important how can you restore the balance? @johnmusso @asbointl @...
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Who is the Most Positive Person In the Room? Why It Matters from 2022-02-22T15:22:42.458674
Our guest says shares science-based keys to creating a more positive school environment. Learn why any room is controlled by the most "expressive" and how understanding this can help you change sc...
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What Every School Leader Can Learn from My Trip to the North Pole from 2022-02-22T15:22:42.457923
Our guest has thrown himself into fast changing unpredictable situations that required exceptional decision-making skills. Many of the skills are the same required to be an effective 21st century e...
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Unpacking the Ethics of School Procurement from 2022-02-22T15:22:42.455685
Ethical procurement practices are essential to schools on many levels. Breaches can lead to waste of limited financial resources and a loss of trust among stakeholders.Join us as we review best pr...
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Academic Return on Investment: A Framework for Managing New School Initiatives from 2019-11-13T19:54:21
Join us for a discussion on Academic return on investment - a framework for implementing, managing and analyzing new school initiatives.
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Protecting Our Kids in a Multimedia World from 2017-07-31T08:26:50
The risks to students on social media are accelerating. Join us as we talk about how schools can be proactive about protecting our kids.
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What Should Our Education Priorities Be Now, Who Will Set Them? from 2017-07-31T08:26:14
The current administration and U.S Secretary of Education usher in a new era in education priorities. Join our panel of national education leaders as we discuss education priorities and who will se...
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Galvanizing Community Support for School Budgets from 2016-06-15T04:08:57
The needs and uses of school security systems have evolved. New technology and new laws make this a good time to review your systems.
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The Hidden Cost of Not Having a Succession Plan from 2016-04-11T17:09:26
In this segment, we look at the some of the ways not having a succession plan can hurt your school or school district.
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New Tools for Performance Management and District Improvement from 2016-02-26T14:49:05
In this segment, our guest provides an introduction to data management tools including benchmarks and dashboards. Follow: @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl @MaryCDeLai Mary Delai is in her tenth year as Assista...
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Using Data Mining to Detect Fraud and Misuse of School Funds from 2015-01-20T14:16:35
Misuse of school funds is a significant problem that impacts district budgets across the nation. In this segment, we look at how to detect and prevent fraud and abuse of school funds. Follow: @John...
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Effective Loss Control Through Accident and Incident Follow Up from 2014-07-22T14:50:45
Accidents and incidents can be avoided. Preventing accidents has multiple benefits to schools districts. In this segment we cover highlight from a popular session on this topic.
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Update on Implementing the New Health Care Law in Schools from 2014-05-28T12:36:26
Our guest today walks us through the latest implementation issues around the new health care act - including viable and risky approaches and traps to avoid.
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The Affordable Health Care Act: What School Leaders Need to Know from 2013-11-13T14:39:18
Some of the critical deadlines mandated by the Affordable Health Care Act are rapidly approaching. There are many implications for school administrators, school leaders and school business official...
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Making Compelling and Effective Budget Presentations from 2013-04-25T16:06:15
Today making budget presentations are more challenging than ever. Our guests say that part of the key to doing it well is managing the communication chain and linking numbers and narratives. Learn ...
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Strategies For Serving Special Needs Students As Budgets Tighten from 2013-03-14T13:23:36
Budgets have been cut, but the legal and social mandate to serve special needs students remains. How are school districts managing this dilemma? Our guest provides insight into how this problem is...
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The Financial and Management Challenges of Increasing Technology in Classrooms from 2013-01-30T15:42
The push to ramp up the use of technology in education is running into infrastructure and financial limitations. In this segment we explore the challenges and how some school business officials are...
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Crisis Communication 101: Why You Need a Plan from 2012-12-15T07:21:51
More often than not a crisis is unexpected and leaves little time for planning. This is why developing a crisis communications plan in advance is critical. In this segment we discuss the basics you...
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The New Fiscal Reality: Surviving the Education Budget Crisis from 2012-04-19T13:14:10
Severe budget deficits with no end in sight is the new reality for most school business officials. In this segment we talk about radical strategies being considered and pursued by school business o...
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Coping with the Uncertainty of the Healthcare Mandate from 2012-03-20T18:30:08
The health care mandate is being legally challenged and has made it to the U.S. Supreme Court. Many school districts are taking a wait and see posture. However, the law requires a number of actions...
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The Appropriate Role of The Federal Government In Local Education Policy from 2010-02-25T00:22:14
The unprecedented federal investment in education through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is raising questions about the proper role of the federal government in local education policy...
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5 Ways to Get More and Spend Less Through Technology from 2009-09-30T13:00:54
Krueger shares five strategies and a three tactics which allow you to leverage ARRA funds to get more while spending less. Keith explains how to focus on value and align your spending with the educ...
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Strategic Investment of ARRA Funds from 2009-08-20T09:27:29
Patricia Guard from the U.S Department of Education discusses strategies for using funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to get the most bang for the buck while avoiding potential...
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Strategic Investment of ARRA Funds from 2009-08-20T09:27:29
Patricia Guard from the U.S Department of Education discusses strategies for using funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to get the most bang for the buck while avoiding potential...
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Strategic Investment of ARRA Funds from 2009-08-20T09:27:29
Patricia Guard from the U.S Department of Education discusses strategies for using funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to get the most bang for the buck while avoiding potential...
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