SchoolBiz Chat

Geoff  Macy Ed. D., SFO, Assistant Supt. of Business and Finance for Ladue School District, shares his conference philosophy, "You Don't Know Until You Go"! Listen to what he has to say about attending the Annual Spring Conference. 

Mike Lodewegen, director of Government Affairs for MCSA, talks about legislative priorities for this session. 

 Dr. Laura Nelson, School of the Osage superintendent, and Dr. Amy St. John, School of the Osage executive director of Business, share some valuable advice on working towards budget transparency.  

 Kari Monsees, DESE deputy commissioner,  talks about the latest priorities for 2024 and relevant issues that impact you. 

Do you know the requirements of GASB 96? Kim Cranston interviews Sara McLeod, the deputy director for the State Department of Audits in Georgia, to discuss this "hot topic."

In this week's podcast, Kim Cranston visits with Jeff Feyerer, an ASBOI colleague from Illinois, who talks about creating work-life harmony. Keeping all the plates spinning is difficult; taking a deep breath, reflecting, and prioritizing are important steps to ensure success.

Dr. Patty Corum, MOASPA executive director, offers  valuable advice about preparing for a job interview.

 Whether you are new to school business or a seasoned veteran, being in a mentor-mentee program provides benefits and success. Join Kim Cranston as she interviews Aaron Hooper about his experience as a mentor. 

Solutions Provided Founder and Chief Leadership Strategist, Jacqueline Wieland, shares how to face the challenges of being a meaningful leader and creating the space to engage others.

 How do you see AI changing K-12 education? Chris Warden, Technology director for Central R-3 School District, and Jason Rooks, CIO for Parkway School District, discuss this question.  

Molly McGee Hewitt, executive director of National Association of Pupil Transportation (NAPT) and former executive director for the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) shares practical advice to help women be more confident leaders.

Do you have questions about the debt ceiling? Do you understand how it affects schools? Elleka Yost, ASBOI director of Advocacy, explains the impact the debt ceiling has on education and why school business officials need to pay attention.

 MoASBO's Legislative Liaison, Kevin Supple, discusses the adjourned 2023 legislation session. 

 Dr. Bill Rebore, an educator for over 45 years and the author of two school finance books shares his perspective on the evolution of education.  

Clint Johnston, superintendent for Jefferson R-VII School District, has 21 years of experience in central office. Listen to what he has to say about working in education and how to overcome obstacles.

Joshua Peach, who will be the keynote speaker at the 70th Annual Spring Conference, shares his philosophy around Be Awesome! Joshua  founded Be Au Sm in 2018, with one mission - to help inspire others to be their very best at work and in life. 

Dr. Tina Spencer is a first-year superintendent for the Miller County R-III Schools in Tuscumbia, MO. Dr. Spencer shares her experiences and outlook on the year. 

Jon Turner , associate professor of Educational Leadership for Missouri State University, has been called the four-day school week expert. Listen to what he has to say about the benefits of a non-traditional schedule. 

Anya Randle is the CFO for Assumption Parish Schools in Louisiana. During the pandemic, she was named their Interim Superintendent. Listen to what she learned from that experience.

Dr. Steve Shelton, Lee's Summit associate superintendent of Operations, encourages school business officials to elevate their professional stature and gain experience by achieving their SFO certification.   By having the SFO certification, employers can objectively identify professionals with the required knowledge, skills, and experience during their hiring process.  Learn more about this pr...

Kari Monsees, DESE deputy commissioner, encourages new superintendents and chief finance officers to pay attention to their upcoming budgets, planning periods, and communication preparation this second half of the year. 

Mike Lodewegen, director of Government Affairs for MCSA, talks about legislative priorities for this session. 

Elleka Yost, ASBOI director of Advocacy, has made it her mission to inform School Business Officials of their role in public education Advocacy. We must rise to the challenge of ensuring students' and district interests are represented in Washington.

Charlie Shields, Missouri State Board of Education President, shares information about serving Missouri schools.

Dennis McIntee, who will be at the Executive Leadership Forum, is known for working with leaders to uncover their personal organizational constraints in order to build high-trust, high-performance cultures. Tune in to hear podcast host, MoASBO Exec. Director Kim Cranston, interview this leadership expert.