Webinars
MoASBO offers a range of eLearning opportunities for members and non-members. We are committed to providing ongoing education and support on various public school finance and operations topics.
As public school business and operations professionals, we understand that your time to brush up on the latest information, industry trends, and best practices is limited. So stay current on hot topics from the convenience of your home or office computer taught by school business subject-matter experts.
Registration
Registration is through the MoASBO portal, which is a comprehensive platform for managing essential information about your district and you. Moreover, the Portal facilitates event registration for both members and non-members.
MoASBO Network Webinars
Cost:
MoASBO members receive access to webinars at no cost and access to the recording(s). Participation fee is $45 per webinar for non-members. There are no refunds.
2026-27 Webinar Sessions that qualify for CPE credit are designated with an asterisk (*). Sessions are subject to change without notification. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit will be awarded to CPAs seeking credit who attend designated session(s) and participate in polling questions and post webinar survey. All sessions are monitored and recorded.
Upcoming Webinars
- *AI Tools & Automations for School District Operations - Sept. 3
- Legislative and Legal - Are you in the know? - Sept. 24
- *Budgeting with Multi-Year Replacement Plans - Oct. 29
- *The Board Whisperer - Strengthening Relationships - Nov. 10
- *Strategic Stewardship - Managing School Activity Funds Effectively - Dec. 2
- Missouri School Funding Formula Update - Jan. 19
*AI Tools & Automations for School District Operations - Sept. 3
Artificial intelligence is transforming school business operations by helping leaders reclaim time, improve workflows, and make better-informed decisions. In this webinar, explore practical AI tools, automations, and real-world workflows that streamline operations, support financial management, strengthen communication, and enhance organizational effectiveness. Through demonstrations and examples, you'll move from curiosity to confidence while identifying high-impact opportunities for AI in your business office. You'll leave with ideas for creating an AI blueprint that fits your district's culture, priorities, and capacity.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify practical use cases for artificial intelligence within school business operations.
- Identify high-impact opportunities to implement AI tools and automations that improve efficiency across business office functions.
- Evaluate AI workflows and implementation strategies that increase organizational effectiveness while supporting responsible adoption within your district.
Featured Presenter: Danielle Bosanec, Director of Professional Development, Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials,
Legislative and Legal - Are you in the know? - Sept. 24
*Budgeting with Multi-Year Replacement Plans - Oct. 29
Description: Join us for an insightful webinar where we will deep dive into the essential components of effective financial planning. Whether you're looking to optimize your organization’s resources or prepare for future investments, this session is perfect for you.
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain the role of multi-year replacement planning in supporting long-term financial stability.
2. Evaluate strategies to minimize unexpected costs and operational disruptions.
3. Apply best practices for forecasting future capital needs.
Featured Presenter:
Jordan Henegar – Joplin Schools
*The Board Whisperer - Strengthening Relationships - Nov. 10
Description: Organizations often struggle to establish effective methods of effective cross-team collaboration. More specifically, finance, human resource and board divisions sometimes experience inherent conflicts due to differing priorities and perspectives. Left unaddressed, these conflicts may hamper the organization’s ability to reach the goals and objectives outlined in its strategic plan. This presentation provides specific steps and strategies designed to foster a collaborative-rich environment.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify common sources of conflict and misalignment between finance, human resources, and board leadership, and recognize their impact on organizational effectiveness.
2. Apply communication and relationship-building strategies that foster trust, collaboration, and productive partnerships among cross-functional teams and governing boards.
3. Develop an action plan for strengthening board and staff relationships that supports organizational goals, improves decision-making, and advances strategic priorities.
Featured Presenter: Dr. Tim Dilg - Valley Park School District
*Strategic Stewardship - Managing School Activity Funds Effectively - Dec. 2
This webinar will address what a school business official needs to know to manage Activity Funds. Participants in this webinar will be given information on: Cash Handling and Revenue Collection Procedures, Allowable Expenditures, Fundraising Best Practices, Booster Club/PTO Guidelines, Internal Controls, Common Audit Findings.
Learning Objectives:
- Implement sound activity fund management practices by applying appropriate cash handling, revenue collection, and internal control procedures to safeguard district resources.
- Evaluate activity fund expenditures and fundraising activities to ensure compliance with district policies, legal requirements, and best practices for student organizations.
- Identify common audit findings and areas of risk related to activity funds, booster clubs, and PTO organizations, and develop strategies to improve accountability and financial oversight.
Featured Presenter: Cyndee Byous
Missouri School Funding Formula Update - Jan. 19
Description: The education system is changing. This webinar will cover updates on the Funding Formula and the Task Force.
Learning Objectives:
- Summarize the major changes from the Formula Modernization Task Force
- Summarize the new formula and anticipated simulations.
- What to expect on timing and funding affordability.
Featured Presenter: Dr. Kari Monsees – DESE
Registration
Registration is through the MoASBO portal, which is a comprehensive platform for managing essential information about your district and you. Moreover, the Portal facilitates event registration for both members and non-members.
Archived MoASBO Network Webinars
View recordings of past webinars to catch up on the latest trends & topics in school business. MoASBO members can view webinar recordings and handouts at no cost by visiting the Network Attendee Hub or on the online community. All non-members are welcome to purchase a recording for a small fee. To purchase the recording, please contact Amber Branson with any questions: abranson@moasbo.org.
- *Construction Auditing and Closeouts - February 9, 2026
- *Best Practices for Managing the Operations Department - January 14, 2026
- Student Data Reviews: Projecting Student Attendance - December 3, 2025
- School Business and Accounting Fundamentals - November 19, 2025
- Revving Up: School Transportation Insights - October 1, 2025
- The Dark Web: What are the Threats and Recommended Security Controls - September 23, 2025
- Laws and Legislative Update - August 28, 2025
- How to Include the Impact of SB190 in Your Next Year Budget
- *The Future of Data Monitoring
- *Ways to Integrate Policy Around Using AI for Employees and Students
- What You Need to Know About SB727 and Salary Scale Planning
*Construction Auditing and Closeouts - February 9, 2026
Join us for the "Construction Auditing and Closeouts" webinar, where you'll learn how to effectively prepare for a construction closeout audit, understand the detailed procedures involved, and audit costs at each progress payment. Additionally, you'll discover how to reconcile project costs and ensure that all expenses are adequately controlled.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key steps and documentation requirements involved in preparing for a construction closeout audit.
- Evaluate methods for auditing construction costs at each progress payment stage to ensure compliance and financial transparency.
- Apply strategies for reconciling final project costs and implementing effective expense control throughout the construction process.
Featured presenter:
Dr. Geoff Macy - Ladue School District
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*Best Practices for Managing the Operations Department - January 14, 2026
In today’s dynamic educational environment, effective management of the operations department is crucial for ensuring smooth school operations, optimal use of resources, and the overall success of the district. This presentation will offer practical insights and strategies for managing operations efficiently and with flexibility, helping to support the district’s goals and enhance the learning experience for students.
Learning Objectives:
1. Analyze strategies for efficiently managing school operations to support seamless day-to-day functioning and alignment with district-wide goals.
2. Evaluate methods for optimizing resource use including personnel, facilities, and budgets—to enhance operational impact and student outcomes.
3. Learn how to apply flexible and responsive leadership practices within operations departments to navigate challenges and drive continuous improvement.
Featured presenters: Jacqui Vernon and Josh Hustad - Raytown Schools
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Student Data Reviews: Projecting Student Attendance - December 3, 2025
Monitoring and auditing student attendance is beneficial not only for the district but also for the students and their families. This session will cover the requirements for attendance auditing, the negative consequences of poor attendance accounting, and provide guidance on how to improve attendance through best practices in data reviews.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand attendance auditing requirements and regulations to ensure accurate reporting and compliance for the district.
2. Analyze the negative impacts of inaccurate attendance accounting on funding, student outcomes, and community trust.
3. Apply data-informed best practices to enhance attendance monitoring systems and support student engagement and success.
Featured presenter:
Dr. Amy St. John - Francis Howell School District
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School Business and Accounting Fundamentals - November 19, 2025
This session is a panel conversation with veteran school business staff as they share an overview of how it all comes together when preparing for the annual financial audit and monitoring state spending requirements. This session will include topics such as business terminology, reporting deadlines, account codes, budgeting, purchasing and federal programs.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the key components and timelines involved in preparing for a school district’s annual financial audit, including critical reporting deadlines and documentation needs.
- Interpret foundational business terminology and account structures such as account codes, budgeting practices, and purchasing procedures—to support compliance and fiscal accuracy.
- Identify best practices for monitoring state and federal spending requirements, with insights into how veteran staff coordinate across roles to ensure accountability and successful audits.
Featured presenter(s):
Beverly Gibbs - Iron Co. C-4 School District
Christy Groner - Parkway School District
Jackie Wessel - La Monte R-IV School District
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Revving Up: School Transportation Insights - October 1, 2025
This session will discuss effective strategies for student transportation. We will explore innovative practices such as training programs for drivers, and the implementation of technology to enhance safety and efficiency in school transportation.
The conversation emphasizes the importance of supporting transportation staff, fostering collaboration with other departments, and ensuring transportation is an integral part of school operations.
Learning Objectives:
1. Examine effective strategies and innovative practices including staff training and technology integration—for enhancing student transportation safety and efficiency.
2. Explore the role of collaboration between transportation teams and other departments to support seamless school operations.
3. Develop approaches to recognize, support, and retain transportation staff, fostering a positive and professional work environment.
Featured presenter:
Keith Henry - MOAPT
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The Dark Web: What are the Threats and Recommended Security Controls - September 23, 2025
In this presentation, you will learn about the inner workings of the Dark Web through a live tour of what is often referred to as "Hell on the World Wide Web." The content you will encounter may send chills down your spine and leave a lasting impression. We'll discuss real-life case studies, examine the future threat landscape we face, and explore basic cybersecurity practices that can help mitigate the risks of being "Caught in the Dark Web."
Featured presenter:
Ron Frechette, CEO, Cybersurv
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Laws and Legislative Update - August 28, 2025
This webinar covered updates on the laws and legislation that impact your school district. You'll have an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification on specific issues.
SFO/ASBOI Category: Legislative and Legal Issues
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Featured presenters:
Mike Lodewegen - MCSA Legislative Advocacy
Duane Martin - EdCounsel Attorney
How to Include the Impact of SB190 in Your Next Year Budget
If your county has approved SB190, it will be important for your fy26 budget to include the impact. This session will cover what we know from St. Louis county and how to estimate the impact for your district.
Presenters: Patty Bedborough and Matthew Norrid
SFO/ASBOI Category: Legislative and Legal Issues
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*The Future of Data Monitoring
In this webinar, learn how school business professionals can harness notifications and prevention to help prevent data breaches. We will explore practical examples, shedding light on: navigating complexity; strategic opportunities; resource-efficient monitoring.
- Explain the major challenges involved in effectively preventing data breaches and steps needed to be insured.
- Identify how to harness technology to help better protect your district.
- Demonstrate the benefits of using AI to actively monitor and measure key metrics without placing undue burdens on your valuable resources.
Presenters: Jason Rooks and Ron Orr
SFO/ASBOI Category: Information Management, Management Information Systems
CPE Field of Study: Information Technology CPE Credit: 1
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*Ways to Integrate Policy Around Using AI for Employees and Students
The face of education looks different now a days for staff and students. Have you accounted for this evolution in your district? During this webinar, we will share data, relatable stories and actionable tips to implement policy around AI technology to empower professionals and students in the classroom.
In this webinar, participants will learn:
- Explain the impact of the new Legislation around student privacy/safety.
- Explain how AI can be used and the impact on you as a professional and in classroom development.
- Create AI policy with responsibility outcomes.
- Discuss how AI can strengthen engagement.
Presenters: Robert Deneau, Tammy Hasheider and Kevin Richmiller
SFO/ASBOI Category: Information Management, Management Information Systems
CPE Field of Study: Information Technology CPE Credit: 1
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What You Need to Know About SB727 and Salary Scale Planning
This session will review the new calculation for the foundation formula implemented with SB727. In addition, we will review the implications of the minimum salary requirements in order to begin your budget process. We will have some ways to review and implement changes to your salary scales.
Learning objectives:
- Gain knowledge of the new foundation formula changes that take effect in FY26.
- Learn the new minimum salary requirements with SB727
- Provide calculation tools that can assist your district in estimating the cost of the new salary scales.
Presenter: Patty Bedborough
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MoASBO - MOASPA School Operations Series
This five-part series offers best practices tailored for finance and human resource professionals. Participants will explore key topics such as fostering collaboration across departments, salary modeling, negotiation preparation, benefit administration, and ensuring compliance with Missouri school district regulations.
Workshop/Webinar Dates:
September 21 at 1 PM- Staffing Analysis - Who is in place and how did we get there
September 28 at 1 PM- Enrollment and Financial Analysis
October 5 at 1 PM- Contracts and Work Calendars
October 19 at 1 PM- Negotiations, Collective Bargaining, Transfers and RIF
October 26 at 1 PM- Application of Learning
Dates and times are subject to change. All updates will be posted on this page and the homepage calendar.
Fee:
$300 for the series for members
$400 for the series for non-members
$75.00 if only sign up for one
Registration
Registration is through the MoASBO portal, which is a comprehensive platform for managing essential information about your district and you. Moreover, the Portal facilitates event registration for both members and non-members.
Budget Reduction Webinar Series
Strategic Budget Reduction: Leading Through Missouri’s Emerging Fiscal Challenges
Description: Missouri school districts are facing a convergence of fiscal pressures unlike any in recent years. Statewide revenue uncertainty, legislative challenges to property value growth, leading to slowing local valuation increases are creating flat—or even declining—revenue projections for many districts. At the same time, districts are contending with rising expenditures driven by persistent teacher shortages, escalating benefit costs, and increased fuel and supply prices. Without proactive planning, these forces will place significant strain on fund balances and long‑term financial stability.
This session will provide a clear, accessible overview of the financial challenges currently impacting Missouri districts and the implications for future budget planning. Participants will hear from district leaders who have navigated difficult budget reduction processes and successfully used community engagement to build understanding, trust, and shared ownership of tough decisions. Presenters will also address sensitive topics such as declining enrollment, strategic staffing reductions, and program realignment — with a focus on protecting educational quality and maintaining a student‑centered approach.
Attendees will leave with practical strategies, leadership insights, and real‑world examples to support a thoughtful, transparent, and strategic approach to budget reductions in their own districts.
Objectives:
- Review the key revenue and expenditure pressures impacting Missouri school districts and identify how these trends affect long‑term financial stability and fund balance projections.
- Learn strategies used by district leaders to engage staff, boards, and community stakeholders in a transparent and collaborative budget reduction process.
- Learn practical approaches for addressing declining enrollment and design strategic staffing or program adjustments that protect instructional quality and student outcomes.
Sessions:
- Overview of revenue and expenditure pressures impacting Missouri school districts (Patty and Geoff)
- Session on community engagement for the budget reduction process (Dr. Schneider and Carrie Nunn - Parkway)
- Session on community engagement on tough enrollment/attendance center decisions (Dr. Emily Miller and Doug Schwinn)
- Session on strategic reduction in staffing without negatively impacting student outcomes (Amy Joyce and Chris Norman)
Cost: $200 per participant for member and $250 non-member
Have questions? Contact Patty Bedborough - pbedborough@moasbo.org