You will want to download our mobile app... check out this youtube video App Demo for information on downloading the app to your electronic device
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UPDATES AND INFORMATION ON THE
ASBO 64TH ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE MAY 22 THRU MAY 25TH 2016
IN OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
There are a number of changes to this year's conference arrangements! Check out the conference schedule for information on times and locations of conference events. Sunday's Early Bird Registration will take place at the Holiday Inn on 67th Street in the Marlin Room from 2:30 - 4:30. This year, the Sunday Night Gala will be at the Holiday Inn on 67th Street from 6:30 pm - 9:30pm- (tickets required). Those who are not staying at the Holiday Inn on 67th Street who are attending the Sunday Gala, will be entering the Gala from the outside Conference Center entrance and coming up into the ballroom directly via elevator. Holiday Inn Map
The ASBO Night Out will take place on Monday (previously held on Tuesdays) at the Phillips Restaurant on 21st Street, and the Dine Around will be on Tuesday from 6:00 - til. Here is a peek at the restaurants participating in the Dine Around on Tuesday.
New this year to make your conference experience the best yet is our Mobile App! Check out this How To video for more information
This year, the ASBO Cares program will benefit the Philadelphia Shriners Hospital for Children. Please take an opportunity to visit their website for more information and to make a donation electronically.
Check out the asbo.org website for more information and updates at the 64th Annual Spring Conference, including session schedules, keynote speaker information, exhibitors and more!
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...... includes 3 classes that are CPE qualified:Affordable
Care Act - Determining Critical Full-Time Employee Counts, Embracing the Audit
Process, and Embracing Virtual Payments (ePayables) in Schools Today, will qualify for 1 CPE
credit each for our CPA members
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JUST A REMINDER... If you are attending the 64th Annual Spring Conference Education Sessions - IT Labs,
don't forget ... you should have a working Google Account to fully participate!
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As part of the new mobile app for the spring conference we would
like to share a new game with you-Click.Click is
a photo scavenger hunt that allows you to take pictures to meet the challenges,
challenges vary from taking a selfie to a picture of the first exhibit booth
you visit to a picture of you and our Executive Director, John Lang. The more
pictures you take the more points you earn.
Download
the app and click on the Click icon and get
started for the game. Make sure to look for your pictures in the performing
arts center before our business meeting.
If you want to share
other photos from the conference you can also send them to photo@asbo.orgor
if you are using social media don’t forget to use the hashtag #asbomddc.
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Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles had lunch with students at Churchville Elementary School in Harford County today to celebrate Earth Week and participate in the Department’s "Waste-Free Lunch Challenge." The Waste-Free Challenge encourages students to avoid packing lunches that create waste that cannot be recycled or composted. The Secretary, along with employees from the Department, discussed the three R’s - reduce, reuse and recycle - and how the students and parents can implement these practices when preparing their lunch.
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The Nominations for the 2016 - 2017 ASBO MD&DC Board Members:
Board Nominations 2016-2017
President*
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Jeff
LaPorta, CPPB
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Harford
County Public Schools
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President
Elect*
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Vincent
Tolbert, CPA
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Worcester
County Public Schools
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Vice
President
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Christopher
Hauge
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Dorchester
County Public Schools
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Immediate
Past President*
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Victoria
Mayle, CPPO, CPPB
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St.
Mary’s County Public Schools
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Secretary
(2016 - 2018)
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Suzanne
Jones
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Caroline
County Public Schools
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Treasurer
(2015-2017)
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Randy
Sotomayer
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Charles
County Public Schools
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DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE NOMINATIONS 2016-2017
John
Cavanaugh
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Johnson
Controls, Inc.
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Les
Douglass
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Arundel
County Public Schools
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Stephen
P. Starmer, C.P.M.
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Frederick
County Public Schools
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Elected officers will be sworn in during the 64th Annual Spring Conference, May 22-24, 2016!
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It is with great sadness that we
inform you of the passing of Larry (Rick) Dorsey, former Manager of Custodial
Services, and husband of current HCPSS employee, Ruth Dorsey, and father of
Chasity Dorsey.
Larry Ricardo Dorsey, age 61,
died on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at Gilchrist Hospice in Columbia. He is the
beloved husband of Ruth Ann Dorsey (nee Myers) of 41 years, devoted son of the
late Leon Edward, Sr. and Doris Hopkins Dorsey, devoted father of Chasity L.
Dorsey of Atlanta, GA, and loving brother of Carlton Dorsey, Sr., Brandon
Dorsey, Molly Bell, Barbara Smith and the late Leon E. Dorsey, Jr.
In
addition to Rick’s dedicated service to the Howard County Public School System,
he was also a valued member of the Maryland and District of Columbia
Association of School Business Officials (ASBO-MD/DC). For those not
aware, ASBO promotes high-quality, exemplary school business practices,
professional development, and communications to school business officials to
ensure the effective and efficient delivery of quality support services to
educational communities which contributes to a measurable improvement in
student performance. His early leadership roles included Facilities
Section Director, Chairperson of the Conference Arrangements Committee, and
Director-at-Large. Rick concluded his ASBO involvement by heading up the
Workshop and Seminars program, the forerunner of our focus on being the state
leader of professional development for the school business official. Rick was instrumental in coordinating many
professional development seminars and served as a mentor to many members of the
ASBO community.
The Association of School Business Officials Maryland and District of Columbia family extends our deepest sympathy to family and friends.
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There is still time to register for the June 10, 2016 School Food and Nutrition Foundation class!
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FOUNDATIONS OF SCHOOL SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT CLASS POSTPONED
In the event you registered or were planning to register for the Foundations of School Safety and Risk Management class on July 14, 2016, the class has been postponed. As soon as a new date has been confirmed, we will be sure to let you know. Visit the website at asbo.org often for updates on Professional Development information!
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Join
the City of Rockville and theU.S. Conference of Mayors for a free
regional event to learn howto save time and money through
the U.S. Communities program.Network, enjoy lunch, ask questions and
share feedback. Special Guest Speaker, Mayor Bridget Newton, Rockville,
MD
For
more information, contact Sarah Lindsay at slindsay@naco.org.
Don't
miss the opportunity to Learn about new solutions that can benefit your
department and connect with U.S. Communities' suppliers to receive their
lowest overall government pricing for these products and
services:Facilities,Office & School Solutions,Technology,
Safety & Security,Specialty.
Trade
Show| Lunch Provided | Free Parking On-site
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Green Clean Schools Leadership Institute this summer in Ellicott City, MD
(just outside of Baltimore!
Join HSC, Green Clean Schools Leadership Council and leaders in
school facility management from across the nation as they cultivate the nation’s leaders in school facility management and
continue to grow the green cleaning movement. The
2016
Green Clean Schools Leadership Institute will take place July 28-29 at the
beautiful Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City.
As a supporter/member of ASBO, we are happy to offer you 50% off
of the school representative registration cost!
Register Now! And use our code GCASBO (its cap sensitive) at check out to receive 50% off.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Halsey Ward at
Healthy Schools Campaign at 312-419-1810 or halsey@healthyschoolscampaign.org
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Robert A. Souza is the new Director of Facility Services, Maintenance/Operations/Energy, in Wicomico County Public Schools
Born and raised in Rhode Island, graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Landscape Design and Turf Grass Science. Worked in multiple architectural firms in Rhode Island until being employed on the design/admin staff with The State of Connecticut Office of Parks and Recreation. Worked for a national home building company in North Carolina before moving to the eastern shore of Maryland in 1996. From 1996 to the end of 2015 Robert was the Executive Director of Facilities for Harrington Raceway and Casino, with responsibilities for all design/construction, maintenance and utility management. He has served on multiple Boards to include Wicomico County Habitat for Humanity, Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce and Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church. He and his wife Debra live in Salisbury and have one son Daniel.
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Kathleen Thomas, Supervisor, Food and Nutrition Services, Cecil County Public Schools has announced her retirement.
Kathy was the ASBO Liaison and we thank her for her volunteerism.
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John Ander, Administrator – Office of Maintenance, Grounds and Logistics, will be leaving Baltimore County and heading for Anne Arundel County Public Schools at the beginning of May. BCPS ASBO members wish John well in his future endeavors and look forward to continue working with John in his new role.
Carol Yingling, Office of Purchasing has received a promotion and is now a Technical Trainer with the Office of Organizational Development.
Baltimore County Public Schools is excited to announce for the first time the middle and high school students across the county elected to propose Aislinn Bratt of Towson High School as the new student member of the Board. Her appointment is pending approval by Gov. Larry Hogan.
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Congratulations Superintendent Dr. John Fredericksen who is retiring.
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Wicomico County announces the new Superintendent, Dr. Donna Hanlin, will be starting in her new position on July 1, 2016
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*"These articles originally appeared in the March 2016 and April 2016 issues of School Business Affairs magazine and is reprinted with permission of the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). The text herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of ASBO International, and use of this imprint does not imply any endorsement or recognition by ASBO International and its officers or affiliates." For more information about ASBO please visit www.asbointl.org.
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A committed collaboration pays dividends for a district and its employees
By Erik Kass, Mark Hansen, and Ken Zastrow
HUMAN RESOURCES | April 2016 | School Business Affairs
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Districts should take several factors into account as they shift toward differentiated pay for teachers.
By Karen J. DeAngelis, Ph.D., and Linh Dang
HUMAN RESOURCES | April 2016 | School Business Affairs
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As districts look to save money and energy, they should consider performance contracting. Here are
some questions, answers, and advice.
By Erin Green Erin Green, an educational consultant for Performance Services Inc.,
ANCILLARY| April 2016| School Business Affairs
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Two education related cases continue to be topics of discussion at the Supreme Court.
By Charles J. Russo, J.D., Ed.D.
LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE | April 2016 | School Business Affairs
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New EPA ruling may significantly affect school districts.
By Arthur Harrington and Jon Anderson
ANCILLARY SERVICES | April 2016 | School Business Affairs
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The Every Student Succeeds Act may dramatically change education in some districts. Here are the highlights
in a nutshell.
By Charles J Russo, J.D., Ed.D
LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE | MARCH 2016 I School Business Affairs
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Managing technology effectively requires a technology audit. Knowing what assets you have, how they’re used, and who is using them is critical to efficient and cost-effective asset management, especially when budgets are tight. By Sam Zippin
TECHNOLOGY | March 2016 | School Business Affairs
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Privacy often a contentious issue that raises deeply held fears, continuing to be a primary concern for school Districts. Concerns about privacy have been rising in the United States since the revelations of the National
Security Agency’s electronic monitoring, the theft of Target customers’ credit card data, and the shuttering of student data platform inBloom
By Keith R. Krueger
TECHNOLOGY| March 2016 | School Business Affairs
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Educating young people about eating healthy begins at home, but it is important for schools to reinforce that message during the school day by providing fresh, local foods to the district’s food services program.
By Aubrey Kirkpatrick
ANCILLARY SERVICES | March 2016 | School Business Affairs
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Why more and more districts are turning to strategic resource management solutions to track their resources, drive accountability, prevent losses, and create greater efficiency.Strategic resource management solutions keep track of resources across the district.
By Bruce Hamilton
TECHNOLOGY | March 2016 | School Business Affairs
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The challenge of keeping everyone comfortable—not too hot and not too cold, not too damp and not too dry—while trying to keep energy expenses down may seem like a lofty goal. Trying to provide energy efficiency and human comfort for hundreds of students or a significant number of community members, all within a school with a significant footprint. Providing efficient energy and a comfortable climate—it can be done!
By Jody Andres, AIA LEED AP
FACILITIES | March 2016 | School Business Affairs
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Instructional technology is great—if the infrastructure can handle it. To meet the national connectivity goal for 2017, a district of 10,000 students will need 1 gigabit per second of capacity for its network.
By Marie Bjerede
TECHNOLOGY |March 2016 | School Business Affairs
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In this Think About It article, Steve Starmer at Frederick County Public Schools noted that schools and offices had no guidelines for the ratio or type of machine recommended for certain functions, resulting in a wide range of type and availability of copiers and printers. How did they correct the issues? This article was a submission by Steve was a Brice and Shirley Phillips Best Practices nomination.
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District of Columbia and a growing number in Delaware by advertising in ourASBO
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more than $2.5 billion spent on goods and services each year. For more
information on how you can get increased print and online exposure in front of
our members, contact Jacqueline McIllwain at (352) 333-3360 or jmcillwain@naylor.com.
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