School Business Essentials Lunch & Learn Webinars

Illinois ASBO's Lunch & Learn webinar series delivers topics that are essential to your success! “Brown bag it” and spend a working lunch addressing tactical issues that will help you fulfill your job functions.  

Illinois ASBO hosts Lunch & Learn webinars at no cost throughout the school year. Each webinar is hosted via Zoom from 12:00pm to 1:00pm and offers one PD Clock Hour of credit to Illinois ASBO members. Attendees must sign in to Illinois ASBOnline to access the webinar link. Please refer to the FAQ below for more information.

Per ISBE regulations, you must be logged in for the entire webinar to receive the clock hour credit.​ Credit will only be awarded to Illinois ASBO members.

See below for upcoming Lunch and Learns!

You can also head over to Illinois ASBOnline to view past Lunch and Learns from the archives!

Transportation
Innovative Solutions to Student Transportation Challenges

Student transportation can be one of the most challenging aspects of operating your school districts.  Learn from a panel, including a school superintendent, CSBO and school attorney about the common problems and innovative solutions including new legislation involving school transportation contracts and how to solve the problems of obtaining drivers.

REGISTER TO ATTEND ON JANUARY 18! 

CEP Food Service
Is CEP a Good Fit for My District?

Join us for a conversation with ISBE Nutrition Department experts and a large unit district to understand how to evaluate whether or not the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a good fit for your specific needs and demographics. Learn about the pros and cons of moving to CEP program and why it might not be as expensive as you think to help fight food insecurity for ALL your students.

REGISTER TO ATTEND ON FEBRUARY 7! 

Medicaid Changes
Recent Changes to Medicaid: Quarterly and Annual Cost Reporting Financial Data Requirements in PCG

Recent changes in the Illinois Medicaid State Plan Amendment has generated significant financial reporting changes for districts and cooperatives across the state. This presentation will review the recent Medicaid changes and provide insight to the reporting requirements that are now required for the Quarterly and Annual Cost reporting in the Public Consulting Group (PCG) system. An overview of the Annual Cost Reporting methodology will also be presented.

REGISTER TO ATTEND ON MARCH 20! 

Design Build
Design Build Pros, Cons and Legal

As of January 1, 2024, Illinois school districts may use the Design Build Project delivery system for any construction project. Prior to this new law, design build was only possible for Energy Savings Projects. Come explore the possibilities that this delivery method can provide from a panel of professionals including a CSBO, School Attorney, Architect and Construction Manager about this and other project delivery systems.

REGISTER TO ATTEND ON MAY 8! 

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Live Lunch & Learn Webinars
Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I find my login information?

Your login information for Illinois ASBOnline is the same login information you use to access Illinois ASBO's website and online member community, Peer2Peer. All active members will have free access to Illinois ASBOnline and the ability to upgrade for additional perks. Need more information on membership? Click here!

How do I join live Lunch & Learn Webinars?

To access a live Lunch & Learn, you must first register through Illinois ASBO. Lunch & Learns are currently free but require registration for tracking and attendance purposes. After registering, you will receive log in information to your email that includes an Illinois ASBOnline course link. Please note this will require you to log in to Illinois ASBOnline, so please refer to "Where do I find my login information" if you require further assistance.

On the day of the webinar, access the course link and use the "Join the Webinar" button to be automatically connected to Zoom! To view a step-by-step walkthrough of joining a live webinar, please click here!

How do I receive PD credit for my learning?

At this time, PD credit is only available for members who attend Lunch & Learn webinars or those who upgrade their access to Illinois ASBOnline+ starting July 1, 2022. If you have questions about receiving PD credit, please contact Rebecca Anderson at (815) 753-8150 or randerson@iasbo.org

Other offerings, like Micro-credentials and Administrator Academies, require paid registration to unlock the professional development within Illinois ASBOnline. PD credit is always available with these paid registrations. Visit the Illinois ASBOnline Offerings page to learn more and register for on-demand learning experiences.

Who can I contact to get more help with Illinois ASBOnline?

Please contact Rebecca Anderson at (815) 714-7617 or randerson@iasbo.org if you have any questions or experience trouble accessing learning resources on Illinois ASBOnline.

Where can I find more training on how to use Illinois ASBOnline?

Illinois ASBO has developed the following informational videos that walk members through the Illinois ASBOnline experience: