SBMW 2025 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.
