August 2019
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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 in Valdez
WOW! A great time was had by all at the Summer Leadership Conference (SLC) held in Valdez, July 19-21, 2019.  The sun was shining on the beautiful city and surrounding Valdez area when many SLC attendees arrived and blessed us at various times throughout the conference.  And we accomplished some great professional development and planning too!

President's Message - Carl Horn
A summer of audits, ALASBO professional development and anticipating the next round of state "review" of education funding...    

Executive Director's Message
There are many important program and administrative changes taking place through ALASBO, including dealing with the legislative situation, a new Wilkes University online BA program, and even a new email address for ALASBO: alasbo@alasbo.org.

More News You Can Use...
Darcy Carter Starts as ALASBO Executive Director in September
ALASBO is pleased to have Darcy Carter taking over the Executive Director position in September of 2019.

Olympian Kikkan Randall to Keynote in December 2019
Planning is underway for ALASBO's December annual conference! Learn more about the planning and about keynote speaker Kikkan Randall.

Importance of Coaching

Insights on leading, managing and coaching were gained at a recent GFOA conference. See article for famous picture with David Bean of GASB!

Above: Author Sarah Jahn at Summer Leadership, thinking more about dinner than management coaching!



ASBO Resources

Learn more about the Global School Business Network (GSBN) and the upcoming annual conference in Baltimore. Find tips on justifying your attendance. The early bird deadline is August 15.

Member Spotlight: Darlene Morgan
Editor's note: Sorry Darlene, but it's well known that you have incredible patience...as when you were training me in 1994! - Amy


John Musso Talks Leadership in Valdez

Recently retired ASBO International Executive Director highlighted leadership lessons learned throughout his career.

What Can an Orange Frog Teach Us About Leadership?

Summer Leadership attendees got a taste of the powerful training content that's sweeping Fortune 500 companies.

Thanks to our recent Power Lunch presenters:

* Lisa Parady, Carl Horn and others - FY20 Funding Issues
* Katie Stachow - Audit Prep

Next Power Lunch: Legislative Update - August 20, 11 AM

See the full schedule, access materials and listen to recordings of these and other sessions HERE. Get them on your calendar!
Judy Erekson Featured in ASBO's "School Business Affairs" magazine

Nice to see a familiar, Alaskan face!

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.