Register now for the 2022 Presidents' Gala!

This memorable evening will feature cocktails, music and dinner, as well as the recognition of Illinois ASBO past presidents and Foundation scholarship recipients. There will also be a silent auction, as well as bourbon and wine pulls, to benefit the Illinois ASBO Foundation.

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UPDATE Magazine

Gain practical insights on the profession of school business management.

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2023 Annual Conference

Save the Date! May 3-5, 2023 in Peoria, Illinois.
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MidwestFacilityMasters

2022 Midwest Facility Masters Conference !

October 31 - November 1 | Kalahari, Wisconsin Dells, WI

The Midwest Facility Masters Conference is a tremendous opportunity for facility managers, buildings and grounds supervisors, school business managers and district administrators to gain a new perspective on technology, procedures, processes and impacts of the facility and staffing decisions in the their districts. This one and one-half day educational conference features a wide variety of classes targeted specifically for school facility and business professionals as well as an exhibit hall where vendors can showcase their products and services. This event draws attendees from Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin.

Upcoming Events

Thursday

6

October

Online AAC#3914- Social Intelligence: The Swiss Army Knife of Leadership Skills

Oct 6, 09:00 - 12:00 (CT)
Friday

14

October

Support Professionals Full-Day Seminar: LIFO

Oct 14, 08:00 - 15:30 (CT)
Thursday

27

October

Online AAC #3896-The Unfinished Leader: School Leadership Framework

Oct 27, 09:00 - 12:00 (CT)
Tuesday

1

November

Online AAC #3735 - Leading Equity Work in a Majority White School

Nov 1, 09:00 - 12:00 (CT)

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School Business 101: Understanding Your Electric Bill

Energy conservation is more important than ever for public school districts as it is likely a large percentage of your operating budget costs. Join presenters as they break down all of the moving pieces in energy supply, including how you can influence the behavioral and fiscal components of your district's utility purchasing costs. Tune in for breakdowns of common terms found on electric bill statements, types of energy contracts and tips for rethinking your energy costs in schools.

Understanding Your Electric Bill is a School Business 101 presentation brought to you by the Sustainability and Environmental Health PDC. Members can watch at no cost on Illinois ASBOnline!

Professional Development

Administrator Academies

Online and in-person, we offer a myriad of seminars throughout the year to help you earn your Administrators' Academy credits and keep your license up to date.

Day Conferences

Illinois ASBO day conferences provide essential training to school business professionals as well as support, technology and facilities professionals and others within your district.

Lunch & Learn Webinars

Brown bag it and learn about tactical topics in school business management. These one-hour PD opportunities are free for Illinois ASBO members.

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Devoted to the School Business Management Profession

Professional DevelopmentEmpowering school business professionals to be visionary leaders in their profession.

Programs & Services Connecting schools to services and business solutions to benefit their districts.

Advocacy Fostering strong alliances to advocate for schools in Springfield.

Networking & Participation Bringing together school business officials and partners to share solutions.

Illinois ASBO members' roles include, but are not limited to:

Business Managers	Transportation
Superintendents	Technology
Finance/Bookkeepers	Principals
Facilities Professionals	Support Staff
Food Service	Service Associates

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Advocacy

Illinois ASBO's Vision for Advocacy is to be the foremost knowledgeable voice for promoting sound school business practices to the Illinois Legislature, ISBE and other state policymakers. We work together with other school management organizations in Illinois to advocate for schools in Springfield. Illinois ASBO members benefit from email updates on legislative issues as well as the opportunity to get involved in the legislative process.

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