Start Date: 7/19/2023 8:00 AM EDT
End Date: 7/20/2023 1:00 PM EDT
Venue Name: Best Western Premier Hotel
Location:
800 East Park Drive
Harrisburg, PA United States 17111
Organization Name:
PASBO
Contact:
Whether you are new to a position in school business, have recently taken on new responsibilities, or are looking to broaden your scope for career advancement, the School Operations Academy is your one-stop conference providing an introduction to key areas of school management. Repeat attendees are encouraged to attend to pick up a different track to broaden your knowledge base. This program is designed as an entry-level training, but can also be useful as a refresher for experienced business professionals.
A blend of common-interest and track-specific sessions at the basic level will provide an overview of business operations in a school entity. General sessions apply to all areas of school business management. Breakout sessions offer more specific technical information in the following fields:
- Business
- Facilities
- Food Service
- Transportation
- Human Resources
HOW YOU AND YOUR LEA WILL BENEFIT
Getting you up to speed on new responsibilities will save both you and your school time and money. Through your attendance at the Academy, you will:
- Learn proven techniques from experienced practitioners
- Gain ideas to create efficiencies and reduce costs
- Exchange challenges and solutions with your peers
- Build a network of contacts across the state
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- New school operations staff
- School operations staff about to take on a new area of responsibility
- Established managers looking for a refresher on the basics
- Education support professionals
- New Superintendents seeking a basic understanding on school business issues
LOCATION/LODGING
The event will be held at The Best Western Premier Hotel & Convention Center, Harrisburg. A room block is available for Tuesday, July 18 and Wednesday, July 19 until June 20, 2023. The rate is $119.95 + 11% tax per night.
To make a reservation in the room block by June 20, 2023, click here. You can also call the hotel at (717) 561-2800.
AGENDA (Subject to change)
Wednesday, July 19
8:45 – 9:30 am Registration/Continental Breakfast
9:30 – 10:00 am Welcome/About PASBO
10:00 – 11:00 am General Session: Leadership
11:00 – 11:30 am Beverage Break
11:30 – 12:30 pm Concurrent Tracks (BS=Business, FC=Facilities, FS=Food Service, TR=Transportation, HR=Human Resources)
BS Accounting Basics
FC Facilities Maintenance and Management
FS Reviewing Food Service Basics
TR Responsibilities of the Transportation Department
HR School HR intro
12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 – 2:35 pm Concurrent Tracks
BS Student Activities
FC Capital Improvement and Construction
FS Navigating PEARS
TR Transportation Subsidies, Forms & Deadlines
HR Record Keeping and Mandated Training
2:40 – 3:45 pm Concurrent Tracks
BS Finance & Investments
FC Housekeeping
FS Budget Development and Program Analysis
TR Audit Requirements
HR FMLA & ADA
3:45 – 3:55 pm Break
3:55 – 5:00 pm Concurrent Tracks (BS=Business, FC=Facilities, FS=Food Service, TR=Transportation, HR=Human Resources)
BS Managing the School Business Team
FC Grounds Management
FS Ins & Outs of the Free & Reduced Program (Part 1)
TR PennDOT Regulations & School Bus Driver Training
HR FLSA, WC, UC, Title IX
5:00 – 7:00 pm Reception & Networking
Thursday, July 20
7:30 – 8:00 am Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 am General Session: Introduction to Purchasing
9:00 – 10:00 am General Session: What HR Information You Need to Know
HR - Certifications, CSPGs, and PDE
10:00 – 10:30 am Break
10:30 – 11:35 am Concurrent Tracks
BS Budgeting - Revenues
FC Environmental Safety
FS Ins & Outs of the Free & Reduced Program (Part 2)
TR Transportation Safety
HR Training, Evaluations, Progressive Discipline, & Improvement lans
11:35 am – 12:40 pm Concurrent Tracks
BS Budgeting - Expenditures
FC Benchmarking and Data Management
FS Purchasing & Donated Commodities
TR Benchmarking, Cost Savings & Best Practices
HR Collective Bargaining & Union Contracts
12:40 pm Adjourn – Safe trip home!
REGISTRATION & DISCOUNTS
| Days |
Register by July 9 |
After July 9 |
| July 19-20 |
MBR $220/NM $300 |
MBR $240/NM $320 |
| July 19 |
MBR $145/NM $195 |
MBR $155/$205 |
| July 20 |
MBR $90/NM$125 |
MBR $100/NM $135 |
Early Bird Discount - Register by July 9 and save on your registration.
Buy One Full Conference, Bring Additional Staff from Your LEA at 25% off - Register one person for the full two-day conference and additional staff from your LEA can register at 25% off. When you register, you will receive a discount code in your confirmation that must be entered to get the discount for additional staff. The member status of the individual will determine if the member or non-member price applies and the 25% discount will be applied to applicable fee.
Registration Deadline - Register by July 17 to ensure your name badge will be waiting for you.
Walk-ins - Walk-ins will be accepted on a space available basis at an additional fee of $35 per registrant.
Cancelations - Please see the PASBO cancelation policy at https://www.pasbo.org/workshoppolicies
CREDITS
Both Days: CPE=11 / PASBO CEU=4
Day 1 only: CPE=6 / PASBO CEU=2
Day 2 only: CPE=5 / PASBO CEU=2
Certificates of Attendance for CPA’s will be available online in your user account approximately 1 week following the event.