Roadmap to Success

No matter where you are in your school business management career, Illinois ASBO has an opportunity that will allow you to sharpen your knowledge and skills. Use this “roadmap” to choose which seminars, conferences, programs and services will allow you to reach your potential as you progress as a leader in your district and within the Association.

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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, 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 Calendar
Read the ALR legislative updates
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
Follow Illinois ASBO on Twitter @illinoisASBO

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, 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
Utilize the Business Office Calendar
Read legislative updates
Read Journal of School Business Management and UPDATE
Magazine

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
Apply for a Foundation Scholarship
Explore a Regional or PDC leadership role
Nominate a peer for a Foundation Award

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, Food Service

Annual Events

Illinois ASBO Annual Conference
IASB/IASA/Illinois ASBO Joint Annual Conference
Day Conferences
ASBO International Annual Meeting
Leadership Day

Programs & Services

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

In-Tact Team Development
Concordia University Doctorate Program
Take Part in Illinois ASBO Member Programs
Read legislative updates
Read Journal of School Business Management and UPDATE
Magazine

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
Become involved in the Foundation
Volunteer on your PDC to serve on the Editorial Advisory Board or Online PD Task Force
Apply for the Board of Directors

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