May 2019
ALASBO News Link...
Welcome to our new e-newsletter! Read on to get the latest tips and news from the Alaska Association of School Business Officials!
Summer Leadership - July 19-21
This year's event will be held in beautiful Valdez, Alaska! There will be a pre-conference for New Business Manager (NBMI) participants. For the regular conference, there is NO registration fee, and lodging and meals are also provided. Your only cost is travel to Valdez.

Travel scholarships are available for first-time attendees (due June 7), and the application is available HERE.

Note that we need your registration to book lodging by June 12. For more information and to register, click on the button below!
President's Message - Carl Horn
What an amazing year we are having! With the dramatic proposals made by Governor Dunleavy, never before have we, as an organization, been able to engage and tell our side of the story of public education in Alaska so effectively.     

Executive Director's Message
“It has been quite a year” is an understatement!  I am mindful that while you all are looking for the final word on FY20 funding for schools, you are also planning to wrap up the school year, hoping there won’t be one more budget change!  AND….

More News You Can Use...
Welcome Darcy Carter!
The Alaska Association of School Business Officials International (ALASBO) Board of Directors is delighted to announce the selection of Darcy Carter as the association’s new Executive Director. Darcy will join the ALASBO team September 3, 2019 at the latest.

Legislative Updates
ALASBO members have been working hard all session long! Thanks to all who have provided input. Hopefully the Legislature is close to wrapping things up for the session.


Impact Aid Changes

There are changes planned to the Impact Aid reporting for this next year. The Department of Education is planning on replacing the G5 system...

Above: Author Mark Vink and kids on vacation, NOT thinking about Impact Aid!



FEMA 101

Natural disasters usually occur with little or no notice. An earthquake hit South Central Alaska at 8:29am on November 30, 2018. Learn from what we at Anchorage School District learned!

Member Spotlight: Phil Hulett
Phil from Dillingham says, "Swallow your pride- Admit when you don’t know how to do something. It is better to admit to it right away than to just fake it till you make it."


John Musso Featured at Summer Leadership

Recently retired ASBO International Executive Director will deliver keynote training at our July Valdez event!

NBMI Work Group Completes Curriculum Review

ALASBO is so fortunate to have a dedicated team working on review and delivery of the New Business Manager Institute professional development!

Thanks to our recent Power Lunch presenters:

* Katie Gardner, Matsu - Risk Management and Creative Hiring

* Alenita Danner, DEED - ESSA Per Pupil Expenditure Reporting

Access materials and listen to recordings of these and other past sessions HERE.

ALASBO Audit Committee Activity

Committee Chair Jenny Myhand reports on recent activity.

2019 Membership Roster
What is ALASBO all about? Networking! Use our member database to reach out to colleagues you've met at our events, or even those you've never met who face similar challenges. Don't re-invent the wheel; others have already found solutions you can adapt!


In Life…..You will realize there is a
role for everyone you meet.
Some will test you, Some will use you,
Some will love you, Some will teach you.
But the ones who are truly important are the ones who bring out the best in you.
They are the rare and amazing people who remind you why it’s worth it.
               Attitude to Inspiration