School Business Insider

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ASBO International's official podcast. Each week we sit down down with school business professionals and industry experts from around the world to share their stories and explore the topics that matter most to you.

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Strengthening School Leadership, Part 1: Ethics & Decision-Making

Mar 03 2025 54 mins

Strong leadership is tested in challenging times. With shifting policies, financial strain, and increasing accountability, school business officials must make critical decisions that impact their districts, staff, and students. But how can SBOs maintain composure, ethics, and strategic clarity when facing these pressures? In Part 1 of our two-part series on Strengthening School Lea

Building Better Budgets: Insights for School Business Leaders

Feb 24 2025 63 mins

Budgeting in a school district isn’t just about balancing the books—it’s about making strategic financial decisions that ensure long-term stability, transparency, and alignment with district goals. With fluctuating funding, increasing costs, and growing stakeholder expectations, school business officials must be proactive in their approach to financial planning. In this episo

Navigating Economic Uncertainty: What School Business Officials Need to Know

Feb 17 2025 50 mins

Economic conditions are constantly shifting, and school districts must navigate interest rates, inflation, and policy decisions to make sound financial choices. With a new White House administration and evolving market trends, school business officials need to stay ahead of economic trends to manage investments, control costs, and plan for the future. In this episode of School Busi

Breaking the Bias: Gender and Salary Negotiations in School Business

Feb 10 2025 37 mins

Salary negotiations should be about qualifications and experience, but research shows that gender bias plays a significant role in the outcomes—even in school business leadership. So how does gender influence pay in the education sector, and what can be done to close the gap? In this episode of School Business Insider, we sit down with Dr. Ron Clamser, Assistant Superintendent fo

You Bring the Weather: Inside the High Performance Leadership Academy

Feb 03 2025 59 mins

Great school business leaders aren’t just born—they’re developed. In this episode of School Business Insider, we take a deep dive into the ASBO International High Performance Leadership Academy, a program designed to equip school business and education leaders with the skills they need to lead with confidence and impact. Joining us are Sabrina S. Soto, CAE, Chief Development

School Districts and State Initiatives: Wins, Challenges, and Advocacy

Jan 27 2025 55 mins

In this episode of School Business Insider, we dive into New York State Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2025 executive budget and its implications for school districts. From universal school meals to reducing screen time for students, the proposed initiatives have sparked important conversations among educators and policymakers. Joining us is Caroline Bobick, Deputy Director of Governmen

The Science of Happiness: Transforming Work and Life for School Business Officials

Jan 20 2025 52 mins

In this uplifting episode of School Business Insider, we explore the transformative power of happiness with Kim Strobel, CEO of Strobel Education and Kim Strobel Inc. Kim is an expert in the science of happiness and shares her proven strategies for fostering positivity, productivity, and resilience in both personal and professional life. Tailored for school business officials, this

Making Data Work: Strategies for Financial and Academic Integration

Jan 13 2025 59 mins

In this episode of School Business Insider, we explore the transformative framework of Academic Return on Investment (AROI) and its potential to align financial resources with academic outcomes. Joining us are Tim Hilker, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services at Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES, and Joe Greco, Director of Budget and Program Integration

Navigating GASB 101: Compensated Absences Simplified

Jan 06 2025 37 mins

In this episode of School Business Insider, we delve into GASB Statement 101, a game-changing update for accounting in public school districts. Joining us are Melissa Szot and Jeff Shaver, Partners at PKF O’Connor Davies, who bring their expertise to unpack this new standard on compensated absences. Melissa and Jeff provide a clear overview of GASB 101, explaining key differences

Thank You!

Dec 30 2024 22 mins

Thanks to all of you who tuned in for 2024! We have some great content coming up in 2025 that we can't wait to share! Happy New Year! Contact School Business Insider: Check us out on social media: LinkedIn Twitter (X) Website: https://asbointl.org/SBI Email: [email protected] Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes! Disclaimer: The views, thoughts,