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Conference Overview and Pricing
The School Business Management Workshop (SBMW) is a premier professional development experience designed for all members of the school business office. Over three days, participants will explore specialized tracks tailored to their roles including ; District
Clerks, District Treasurers, Payroll/Personnel & HR,SBO Fiscal, and BOCES staff.
Through expert-led sessions, attendees will gain practical knowledge and stay current on the issues that matter most to school business operations. The workshop also provides valuable opportunities to network with peers from across New
York State while earning CPE and CTLE credits.
Whether you are new to school business management or a seasoned professional, SBMW delivers the tools, insights, and connections you need to succeed.
Monday, November 17 - Arriving early? Join us for our Pre-Conference Workshop (separate registration required) or check in at registration beginning at 4:00 PM.
Tuesday, November 18 – Thursday, November 20 offer conference programming & our annual Trade Show.
Attendees:
Attention Business Members: Registration for exhibit/sponsors is available HERE.
For questions, please contact vendors@asbonewyork.org
Please note: The link to housing options will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
Rates range from $149–$209/night.
A note regarding Purchase Orders:
Sending a Purchase Order (PO) to the ASBO office does not register you for this event. You must register yourself online, at the top of this page, in order to secure your spot, and generate an invoice. The date on your invoice will reflect the date you
registered online for this event. Please provide your accounts payable department with the date on your invoice.
If you have any questions about this, please contact:
Shawn@asbonewyork.org
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations of conference registrations must be made in writing and received by the ASBO office via email by
October 31 for a full refund minus a $50.00 administration fee. Cancellations received November 1 or after
WILL NOT be refunded. Payment will be required on any outstanding invoices.
Disclaimer: By registering for SBMW, you give ASBO New York the right to publish and distribute photos and/or videos taken of you during the conference, at the conference center,
travel to and from off-site conference events and during these events. ASBO New York is not responsible for any injuries or illness you may sustain at SBMW arising from pandemic, an act of God, or from the negligence or misconduct
of others.
Session Topics
🍂 Here’s a Sneak Peek at What’s in Store! 🍂
This year’s conference is packed with sessions designed to meet the real challenges of today’s business office. Hover over each strand button for more details!
For School Business Officials
- Legal and Facilities Planning Updates
- AI & Technology Trends
- Economics
- Ethics
- Leadership
- Federal Grants Updates
Stay ahead with sessions on fiscal leadership, legal and facilities planning updates, economic trends, ethics, leadership development, and federal grants.
For District Treasurers
- Electronic Payments
- Cash Account Management
- Purchase Orders & RFPs
- Billing & Audit Updates
- Accounting Insights
- Treasurer’s Roundtable
Dig into electronic payments, cash account management, purchase orders and RFPs, billing, audit updates, and accounting insights. Don’t miss the Treasurer’s Roundtable!
For District Clerks
- Clerk 101 & 201
- Legal & Policy Updates
- Board Docs
- Google & Microsoft Tech Tips
- AI in Clerk Workflows
- Communications & Wellness
From Clerk 101 & 201 to the latest legal and policy updates, we’ll also cover Board Docs, tech tips for Google and Microsoft, communications strategies, and a focus on wellness.
For Payroll, Personnel & HR
- Digitization
- WinCap & nVision
- Employee Benefits
- Payroll Efficiencies
- HR Hot Topics
- Retirement System Updates
- Cracker Barrel Sessions
We’ll explore digitization, WinCap & nVision, employee benefits, payroll efficiencies, HR hot topics, retirement system updates, and more—plus Cracker Barrel sessions.
For BOCES Leaders & Staff
- Budget Development
- BOCES Aid
- Leadership Skills
- Facilities Updates
- Managing Assets
- Understanding CoSers
- Legal & Ethical Considerations
Learn more about building and communicating your budget, BOCES aid, leadership skills, facilities updates, managing assets, understanding CoSers, and navigating legal and ethical considerations.
Pre-Conference Workshop
AI Mastery for the School Business Office
Time:
Monday, November 17, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (12:00 – 12:30 PM Working Lunch)
Location:
The Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, NY
Requirements:
Please bring Laptop or Tablet to participate. Bring sample documents to get the most out of your training for example: Teacher Contract, Employee Handbook, Budget/Actual Report, Yearly Budget, etc.
Cost & Capacity:
Limited to 40 attendees • $275 for Members | $330 for Non-Members
CPE/CTLE:
Eligible for 8 CPE Credits (Specialized Knowledge) • 7 CTLE Hours (Content)
Presenters:
Aziz Aghayev
CEO of Flowlyst
John Brucato, SFO
Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations
Briarcliff Manor UFSD
Join Aziz Aghayev and John Brucato for an essential workshop designed to empower educational staff across all levels with the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This session focuses
on the art of prompt engineering, teaching participants how to effectively communicate with AI tools to enhance operational efficiency and improve decision-making processes.
Throughout the workshop, attendees will dive into practical applications of AI, learning to automate routine tasks, streamline budget management, and conduct detailed data analyses. Ideal for everyone from teachers to district administrators, the training
provides hands-on experience with AI to innovate and optimize educational workflows.
- Understanding AI: Introduction to AI and its relevance in educational administration.
- Overview of AI Tools: Explore AI tools that enhance day-to-day operations, focusing on automating tasks, improving communications, and facilitating decision-making.
- Practical Applications of AI: Simplify complex processes, automate repetitive tasks, and facilitate document revisions to boost efficiency and accuracy.
- Prompt Engineering: Learn the art of creating effective prompts—from simple questions to complex requests—to get the best results from AI.
- Hands-On Demos: Witness live demonstrations that show practical applications of the skills covered and how they apply in real-world educational settings.
- AI in Action: Examples include automating report narratives, summarizing meeting notes, policy revisions, Excel formulas, writing code without coding knowledge, optimizing budget processes, and more.
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early for check-in. Wi-Fi will be available; ensure your device is charged.
Schedule at a Glance
Event Overview - Subject to Change (as of 8/19)
Please note: The main conference programming begins Tuesday, November 18.
Monday, November 17 includes only the optional Pre-Conference Workshop
(separate registration required) and registration check-in.
Monday, November 17 |
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Pre-Conference Workshop (separate registration required HERE, limited availability)
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4:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Registration Open |
Tuesday, November 18 |
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Registration Open |
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM |
Breakfast |
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM |
Keynote Presentation |
9:30 AM – 12:15 PM |
Sessions (All Strands) |
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM |
Lunch |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Trade Show Open |
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM |
Sessions (All Strands) |
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM |
Trade Show Open |
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Sessions |
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Trade Show Happy Hour |
Wednesday, November 19 |
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
Registration Open |
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM |
Wellness Walk/Run with iRun Local |
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
Breakfast |
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM |
Trade Show Open |
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Sessions (All Strands) |
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
Trade Show Open |
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Sessions (All Strands) |
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM |
Lunch |
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM |
Trade Show Open |
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
Sessions (All Strands) |
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Trade Show Open |
3:00 PM – 5:15 PM |
Sessions (All Strands) |
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM |
Strand Sponsor Mixer |
Thursday, November 20 |
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Registration Open |
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
Breakfast |
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Sessions (All strands excluding District Clerks) |
Keynote Speaker
Five to Thrive with Ally Meyers
Workplace Well-Being Trainer & Speaker
Certified Executive & Positive Psychology Coach
Ally Meyers Training, LLC
Ally Meyers is a certified Executive and Positive Psychology Coach and Yale-certified in the Science of Well-Being. She is the creator of the Five to Thrive and FLOURISH@WORK® workplace well-being programs, which integrate neuroscience, positive psychology,
and practical strategies to strengthen resilience and engagement.
Ally equips leaders and teams with science-backed tools to manage stress and protect their well-being. Through her programs, participants discover simple, everyday practices to reduce burnout, reignite purpose, and build meaningful connection, so they
can continue bringing their best to the important work they do each day.
Make sure to join us Tuesday, November 18 • 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM for Ally’s keynote session!
We’re excited to announce that Toys for Tots will be joining us at this year’s conference! We encourage all attendees to bring a toy to donate and help make the holidays brighter for children in need.
Donation Location: A donation box will be located at registration in the High Rock room for your convenience on
Tuesday–Wednesday morning, November 18–19.
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