UNIVERSITY COLLABORATION FOR PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT ASBO-International Annual Meeting 2005

Boston, MA William T. Hartman, Professor, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PAGeorge W. Ioannidis, Business Manager, Manheim Central SD, Manheim, PATim Shrom, Business Manager, Solanco SD, Quarryville, PA

Partnership

Purpose Provide for professional growth and development

for active school business officials Structured programs to capture interest and obtain

commitment to participate Promote professional and academic dialogue on

matters of current school business administration topics

Resources

Strong SBO chapter organization Centered on Intermediate Unit (region of Lancaster and

Lebanon counties) Rotated leadership positions of chapter with “permanent”

chairman for design of development program University Resources

Continuity provided by Educational Leadership Program University resources available for speakers and facilities

Outside Speakers Experts on topical issues From university and district contacts

History / Format

Program began in 1987 Scheduled bi-annually Changed to annual format in 2000

Hosted at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus Provides relaxed interactions in a professional

setting High participation rate

History / Format

Logistics Three day session in November or December University campus setting

Access to accommodations Presenters Technology

Group meals and activities

Process

Establish a standing SBO chapter committee (include chapter officers)

Committee confers with university contact In the spring, begin to :

Set the date and location Discuss general topic areas Solicit commitment from attendees

In the summer, finalize: Attendees Agenda with program topics and speakers

Program

Topics and speakers focus on a variety of areas Leadership Professional Development Financial Management Technology Legislative Issues Regional Planning and Cooperation

Program – Topic Areas (1)

Leadership Concepts and Approaches Values and Leadership Ethics for School Business Managers Total Quality Management

Professional Skill Development Budget Management Information Services & Resources Dealing with Media

Program – Topic Areas (2)

Financial Management Investments TSA Compliance GASB 34 Insurance

Technology Electronic Classrooms Instructional Technology Applications Data Mining District Intranet

Program – Topic Areas (3)

Politics and Legislation Educational Reform School Finance Reform Property Tax Relief Gambling

Joint Regional Planning Goal Setting Special Education Programs & Funding Health Care Peer Evaluation

Examples of Outcomes

Electronic Resource Center at PASBO Ethics for School Business Officials book

contributions Contributions to university’s graduate

program Links to resources and knowledge base

outside of school business Group discussions and networking

Establishing a Program

Work at the local/regional chapter level Obtain financial endorsement and attendance

commitment from business officials Contact university resources

Develop partnership with academic institutions to facilitate program development

Seek accommodations Determine physical needs (location, size,

amenities)

Retrospective

Things that enable our program to succeed: Quality program based on topics of high interest Set schedule allows advance planning for

committee and attendees University benefits from interaction with

practitioners Interaction with speakers fosters two-way

development Everyone loves a winner!

Questions