Roadmap to Success - Illinois Association of School Business Officials

New School Business Official

PD & Events

To get the most from your first three years of membership, we recommend annually attending the following events:

Professional Development

Suggested Topics: Purchasing, School Finance, Cash Management and Budgeting

Annual Events

Programs & Services

The following programs and services will help guide you in business and in your career:

NIU School Business Management Program
Enroll staff in Support Professionals Program or Facilities Operations Program
Learn about Illinois ASBO Member Programs
Utilize the Business Office Task Calendar
Read the Advocacy Alerts, Insider, Journal of School Business Management and UPDATE Magazine
Visit the Job Bank to hire staff or to look for new career opportunities

Get Involved

With all you have to know, networking is extremely important to your career success. There are several ways you can get involved and connect with other School Business Officials:

Attend Regional Meetings
Join a Professional Development Committee
Join the conversation on peer2peer
Apply for a Foundation Scholarship and Grants
Follow Illinois ASBO on X @illinoisASBO and LinkedIn

Emerging School Business Official

PD & Events

Intermediate SBOs need to grow and develop at a higher level. We recommend attending the following annual events for those with three or more years of SBO experience:

Professional Development

Suggested Topics: Collective Bargaining/HR, Public Policy, Facilities Management, Technology and Transportation

Annual Events

Programs & Services

Explore additional programs and services to help your district and your career:

Send staff or enroll in CPS or CPMM Facilities Certification Programs
Take part in Illinois ASBO Member Programs
Read the Advocacy Alerts, Insider, Journal of School Business Management and UPDATE Magazine
Visit the Job Bank to hire staff or to look for new career opportunities

Get Involved

Take your involvement to the next level and continue to grow your networking circle:

Attend Regional Meetings
Attend Professional Development Committee Meetings
Join and post discussions on peer2peer
Moderate, present or coordinate a seminar
Explore a Regional or PDC leadership role
Nominate a peer for a Foundation Award
Write an article for the UPDATE Magazine

Veteran School Business Official

PD & Events

Seasoned veterans need to stay current with the new rules laws and also sharpen their leadership skills. Illinois ASBO recommends the following events:

Professional Development

Suggested Topics: Leadership, Risk Management, Legal Issues, Special Education and Food Service

Annual Events

Programs & Services

The following programs and services can continue to enhance your business career, both professionally and personally:

In-Tact Team Development
NIU Ed.D. Program
Take Part in Illinois ASBO Member Programs
Read the Advocacy Alerts, Insider, Journal of School Business Management and UPDATE Magazine
Visit the Job Bank to hire staff or to look for new career opportunities

Get Involved

Experienced SBOs can benefit by sharing their knowledge and leadership abilities with others in the association:

Chair a Regional Organization or a Professional Development Committee
Present at an Illinois ASBO Seminar or Conference
Participate in the Delegate Advisory Assembly and advocacy efforts
Become a mentor to a new SBO
Volunteer on your PDC to serve on the Editorial Advisory Board
Apply for the Board of Directors

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