Types of Membership

Membership Types

ASBO New York membership connects you with resources, professional growth, and a statewide network of colleagues. Explore the options below and take the next step in your professional journey!

 
Individual (SBO) Membership

Available to all persons engaged in the practice of school business management. This is usually the Chief SBO.

Dues: 0.4% of salary (min $250)
Voting: Eligible to vote in the annual Board of Directors online nomination process, and at the annual meeting.
 
Individual (Staff) Membership

Available to employees of a school district with at least one Individual (SBO) member in the district.

Dues: 0.4% of salary (min $250)
Voting: Eligible to vote in the annual Board of Directors online nomination process, and at the annual meeting.
 
Institutional Membership

Available to all school districts and BOCES. A designated staff person shall have the privileges of an "Individual SBO" member. All subsequent members will be considered “package staff” members with different rights.

Dues: Vary by size. Click to view pricing breakdown.
Districts
  • 1–10 Members — District Individual (SBO) Dues + $1,250
  • Unlimited — District Individual (SBO) Dues + $2,000
BOCES/Big 5
  • 1–10 Members — District Individual (SBO) Dues + $1,875
  • 11–20 Members — District Individual (SBO) Dues + $3,500
  • 21–30 Members — District Individual (SBO) Dues + $4,875
  • Over 30 Members — Add $200 per member over 30
Voting: Eligible to vote in the annual Board of Directors online nomination process; only one designated staff person in an Institutional Membership can be a voting member.

Please reach out to Shawn Dobert St. James at membership@asbonewyork.org for Institutional memberships.

 
Student Membership

Available to post-secondary and graduate students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and not employed full-time in a school district.

Dues: $100/year
Voting: Not eligible to vote in the annual Board of Directors online nomination process or at the annual meeting.
 
Retired / Unemployed Membership

Available to former members or school business professionals no longer working in a school district.

Dues: $75/year
Voting: Not eligible to vote in the annual Board of Directors online nomination process or at the annual meeting.

Retiring or retired? Please reach out to Shawn Dobert St. James at membership@asbonewyork.org to update your membership.

 
Business & Affiliate Membership

For individuals providing services or products to school districts or institutions outside of BOCES/districts.

Dues: $500/year per individual
Voting: Not eligible to vote in the annual Board of Directors online nomination process or at the annual meeting.
 
Associate Membership

For individuals not otherwise eligible but interested in matters of school finance and operations.

Dues: $100/year
Voting: Not eligible to vote in the annual Board of Directors online nomination process or at the annual meeting.
 
Honorary Membership

Available to past presidents of the Association. May be used as an Individual (SBO) or as the designee of an Institutional Membership.

Dues: $0
Voting: Eligible to vote.