Keys to a Transitioning Smoothly

Whether it is your first day as a school business official or you are transitioning to a new district, heed the advice of fellow school business officials to lay a solid foundation from day one.

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Illinois ASBO Transition Guide for School Business Officials

 Whether you are an outgoing or incoming school business official, this guide provides a list of suggested tasks and considerations to help you in your transition.

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Tips to Start on the Right Foot

  • Focus on relationships. This should be you primary task during your first year. Once people really get to know you and see who you are (that you are grounded, and flexible but not willing to compromise, etc.) it makes things a lot smoother when issues come up in the future.
  • Touch base with the Superintendent every month. Consider questions such as, “How do you think I’m doing?" or "I get the impression this isn’t working… what about this way?” 
  • Build up your network. You need to have a good network of people to survive in this industry. Make sure you get connected through Illinois ASBO – Regional Organizations are a great place to start!
  • Stay on your guard. Even if things get off to a good start, a change in leadership or expectations may take things for a sudden turn. See a list of warning signs to watch out for. 
  • Seek out mentors. You can establish mentoring relationships through your Illinois ASBO Regional Organization or through Illinois ASBO Mentoring Services.

Related Resources

The First 100 Days: How to Set Yourself Up for Success in a School Leadership Position

By Seth Chapman and Eric Miller
Spring 2016 UPDATE​

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Top 10 Relationship Building Tips for New SBOs 

By Nelson Gray
Spring 2016 UPDATE​

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A Beginner’s Guide to Budgeting: Key Takeaways for Your First Year of Success 

By James Fritts
Winter 2016 UPDATE​

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Note: The advice and resources included on these web pages are suggestions and should not be considered legal advice. By traversing these pages, you acknowledge that Illinois ASBO assumes no responsibility or legal liability for the actions you take and the resulting consequences. Please consult a qualified attorney for questions related to the legal implications of your actions or advice on contract-related issues.
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