The FASBO and FRMA boards are diligently looking for a venue for 2022.  We will announce to our memebers soon.  Be looking at the 2nd or 3rd week of October 2022.

School business is a very complex and demanding profession requiring a special set of knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is incumbent upon us to ensure that those that follow us have the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. To that end, the Board of Directors of the Florida Association of School Business Officials (FASBO) has embarked on the creation of a Professional Certification Program.

Recognizing the importance of attaining professionalism for school business officials, not only with regard to acquired knowledge and experience, but also in terms of the recognition and respect of peers and other professionals, FASBO’s Board of Directors established its Professional Certification Program in 2009.

The Program offers both acknowledgment and recognition for professionals at all levels of school business management. Certification is a way of recognizing those individuals with the background, training, and on-the-job experience to meet recognized standards of professional competence.

In his latest effort to put a halt to vaccine mandates in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed four bills into law this week that target vaccine mandates. It's the latest in a series of measures the Republican governor has taken to oppose the Biden administration and further restrict public and private employers from imposing COVID-19 mitigation measures. (Forbes)

California residents may get the opporutnity to decide at the ballot box next year whether students should have a constitutional right to a high-quality education, potentially opening the door to litigation from parents dissatisfied with their children’s schools. (The 74)

Regardless of whether you're in a traditional classroom or a virtual learning situation, the ultimate goal as an educator is to keep your students engaged. Here are few strategies to help you achieve maximum engagement in your classroom. (eSchool News)

In recent years, esports has become increasingly popular. Its audience increased by 38 million from 2019 to 2020, and it’s projected to reach more than 576 million by 2024. Now schools are working to ensure robust female participation and engagement in the sport. (EdTech)

The Aspen Institute initiative launched in 2020 with the goal of enacting changes in schools that can help move the U.S. toward environmental sustainability. Network monitoring can help schools take steps toward environmental sustainability while saving money. (EdTech)

The new infrastructure package signed into law is part of what's allowing Ford to expand its electric vehicle production. (WHAS)