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,brea SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Conference Agenda, December 6 – 8, 2010 – Hotel Captain Cook PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS — Sunday, December 5, 2010 Reception sponsored by Forsythe Transportation, Inc. – Sunday, December 5th— 5 - 7:30 p.m., Quarter Deck Monday, December 6th Tuesday, December 7th Wednesday, December 8th 7:30 – 5:00 Registration 7:30 – 5:00 Registration 7:30 – 12:00 Registration Outside Fore 7:30 Exhibit Hall Opens Deck 7:30 – 8:30 Light Breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 Light Breakfast 7:30 Exhibit Hall Opens 8:00 – 8:30 Music – Service High Schoolvice 8:30 – 10:00 General Session: Mid/Aft Deck Fore Deck High School Fore Deck • Music - Bartlett High Executive Forum: 7:30 – 8:30 Light Breakfast 8:30 – 10:00 General Session Keynote : • First National Bank Alaska Mid/Aft Deck Fore Deck • Mark “Tenacious” Towers First National Bank Alaska 10:15 – 11:00 Cracker Barrel: 8:00 – 8:20 New Attendee Welcome 10:00 – 11:15 Exhibit Hall Visits • Time and Effort Fore Deck • Vendor Showcase Demos • GASB 54 • Dept of Admin Hot Topics 8:30 – 9:30 Welcoming Session 11:15 – 12:00 Sectionals • Threats to Data Security F ore Deck •••• MLPADEarmxiureuhesysriciba icdLti oteHu-or jn Eyra tlanI tnos,t ntrE o,Hx deiguchcut itoivnes •••••• EACLAPe-upuIRPgdpb ieillsPtiiTcp lPra oroStarrijevptceipenkkc ggtR C&el soCosoeumrocumet s R elations 1 1:15 – 12:00 ••• S• ecFSBCItnioBuoodosnmAir dae Mm AlcSsgult:ue rnC/mrSivconiuacsip tet ito P Innrosv peonstoarly 9:30 – 10:15 Exhibit Hall Visits • Student Activities • Cost Savings Through • Vendor Showcase 12:00 – 1:00 Luncheon Sustainability Demonstrations • John Musso, ASBO Intl • FMLA Briefing • Fdn Compliance Supplmt 10:30 – 11:45 General Session: 1:00 Exhibitor Committee Meeting • Effective Employee Evals Fore Deck • John Sedor, Esquire • Needs Based Budgeting 1:15 – 2:00 Sectionals: • Wage & OT Pymt Risks 12:00 – 1:00 Luncheon & Slide Show • Employer Reporting • State Grant Administration 12:30 – 2:00 Luncheon and Annual Meeting 1:00 – 1:30 Exhibit Hall Visits • Long Term Maint Budgeting • Introductions • Legislative Update • Membership Business 1:30 – 3:30 Round Tables: • Employee Discipline • Election of Officers •• 4A0R3R(bA) U&p 4d5a7te Psl ans •• FMoaonda gSienrgv iWce/C S tCalfaf iTmrsa ining • SRcehcooogln Bitiuosni ness Academy • ASBO Certification • School Business Official of ••• CEEmdIP Wp Plooryorkejefeoc rCtc Sleau sTbsrmief nitdtasl 2 :15 – 3:00 S•• ecOBtiuobsntaianinlesis:n sg /IEntveallliugaetnincge B&i ds • tDhera Yweinagrs A awnadr dD oor Prizes • E-Rate Update Electronic Transactions 2:30 ALASBO Board Meeting • Fed Maint of Effort • Foundation 101 • Hlth Reform & 125’s • Aftermath of an Emergency • Info Tech Controls • Employee Improvement Plans • Mgmt Disc & Analysis • Records Retention & Security Post-Conference •• MOAedSiIcSa iUd pCdlaatime ing • BNuesgionteiastsio Onsff ice Role in December 9, 20 10 • P-Card Application • L’ship Communication Tools Division of Retirement and • Preventive Maint Benefits • Pupil Trans RFP’s 3:15 – 4:00 Cracker Barrels: Hotel Captain Cook • Student Activities • Awarding/Managing Contracts 3:30 – 4:15 Committee Meetings • Health Care Reform Impact DEdeucceamtiboenra 9l -M10g,m 2t0 A1s0s ociates • Internal Controls Hotel Captain Cook 3:30 – 5:00 Exhibit Hall Visits • Budget Dev Process • P-Card Management December 9-10, 2010 4:15 – 5:00 Vendor Showcase • Commty Use of Facil & Eqmt ACB Solutions – Excel and Demonstrations • Maximize L’ship Potential Word classes 5:00 – 7:00 Reception-Mikunda, Cottrell & Co. 5:00 – 7:00 Reception - Quarter Deck Altman, Rogers & Co. Snow Goose Café 7:00 – 11:00 Banquet & Casino Night 717 West 3rd Avenue Fore Deck Mid/Aft Deck 1 ALASKA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS PRE-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Sunday, December 5, 2010 Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., in the lower level lobby of the Hotel Captain Cook 9:00 – 4:30 School Business Academy Adventure Targeted training for new school business managers (< 3 years on the job), new Alaska superintendents, and other school business officials (business office or other) interested in this training; limited enrollment of 15 In-depth topics: Alaska School Business Annual Timeline; State Foundation Funding Program; State Chart of Accounts; Budget Projections; Resources/Contacts Presenters: Melody Douglas, Consultant and Honorary Member; Elizabeth Sweeney, Director of School Finance, Dept of Education & Early Development; Tammy White, Comptroller, North Slope Borough School District, and Dennis Niedermeyer, Consultant and Honorary Member 9:00 – 12:00 Basic Payroll for School Districts Quadrant A review of what is required to process payroll, with plenty of time for Q&A Presenter: Rene' Spracklen, Accountant, Copper River School District 9:00 – 12:00 Advanced Budgeting Endeavor For those with school budgeting experience who want to make their budget even better! Review the development phases, ways to deal with uncertainty, saving time with focused analysis and creating a polished budget document Presenter: David Means, Director of Administrative Services, Juneau School District 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Break Lunch available for all presenters and full-day (morning and afternoon) participants 1:00 – 4:30 Excel Pivot Tables Quadrant Learn to use Excel’s powerful pivot table capability to work with your data and run fewer reports from your financial system; if possible, bring your own laptop (Excel 2007 strongly recommended) Presenter: John Sanbei, Consultant, CORE, Inc. 1:00 – 4:30 Advanced Financial Management Topics Voyager Peer-review and certification programs can improve the quality of your work, increase your credibility and advance your career; learn about ASBO International’s Certification of Excellence, Meritorious Budget Award and new professional certification program 2 Presenters: Angie Peterman, Past President, ASBO International, John Musso, Executive Director, ASBO International and Melody Douglas, Consultant and Honorary Member 1:00 – 4:30 Advanced Details Online for Current ALASBO P-Card Users Endeavor Advanced training in the Bank of Montreal (BMO) Details Online software program; current users ONLY Presenters: Holly Wallace, Member Relations Specialist Illinois ASBO and Bryan Barger, Vice President, Bank of Montreal/Harris Bank 5:00 – 7:30 Reception Quarter Deck Sponsored by: Forsythe Transportation, Inc. All Conference Attendees Are Invited To Attend! 3 ALASKA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS CONFERENCE AGENDA Monday, December 6, 2010 7:30 – 5:00 Registration Outside Fore Deck 7:30 Exhibit Hall Opens Mid/Aft Deck 7:30 – 8:30 Light Breakfast Mid/Aft Deck 8:00 – 8:20 New Attendee Welcome Fore Deck First time conference attendees are invited to learn more about ALASBO and about how to get the most out of the annual conference! 8:30 – 9:30 Welcoming Session Fore Deck Music Performed by: East High School Students, Janie Lidey, Director Welcoming Address Laura Hylton, President Conference Introductions Amy Lujan, Executive Director Exhibitor Introductions 9:30 – 10:15 Exhibit Hall Visits Mid/Aft Deck Vendor Showcase Demonstrations 10:30 – 11:45 General Session Fore Deck Presenter: John Sedor, Esquire 12:00 – 1:00 Luncheon & Slide Show Fore Deck Slide Show Presenter: Yodean Armour, Klawock School District 1:00 – 1:30 Exhibit Hall Visits 1:30 – 3:30 Round Tables: Participants move between tables every 20 minutes Fore Deck 403(b) & 457 Employer Plans Presenter: Tamara Middleton, Director, CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc. This will be an overview of the best practices manual prepared by the National Tax Shelter Annuity Association (NTSAA) and promoted by ASBOI. Explanation of procedures recommended and assistance in determining whether your plan is operating under them currently. ARRA Updates Presenter: Melissa Bell, Grants Administrator, Alaska Department of Education & Early Development This roundtable will focus on ARRA stimulus funds basics including fiscal reporting requirements. 4 ALASKA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS CONFERENCE AGENDA Monday, December 6, 2010 1:30 – 3:30 Round Tables (continued) Fore Deck ASBO Certification Presenters: Angie Peterman, Past President and John Musso, Executive Director, ASBO International This year, ASBO International is introducing a Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO) program. Learn the requirements for certification and how certification can enhance your credibility and your career opportunities. CIP Project Submittal Requirements Presenter: Kimberly Andrews, Architectural Assistant, Alaska Department of Education & Early Development Once a district receives funding for a grant or authorization for a debt project, the Department of Education requires that submittals be provided in order to release payment (for grant projects), or approval to continue to the next project stage (for debt projects). The presenter will provide information on project submittal requirements for all types of department projects from financial structure, to project closeout. Classification of Employees / Rehired Retirees Presenter: Debbie Bialka-Benedict, Retirement & Benefits Specialist, Alaska Division of Retirement & Benefits Discussion of the classification of employees and rehired retirees. Please bring any questions to the table that you feel might be relevant. Education Workforce Trends in Alaska Presenters: Melissa Hill, Director and Lexi Hill, Research Analyst, Alaska Teacher Placement Looking at teacher turnover: teacher turnover can affect the bottom line. High turnover can drive up recruiting costs with costly travel and staff time on the road. Consecutive years of no turnover on the other hand can drive up annual personnel costs. Join us to learn more about the latest employment trends in Alaska’s education workforce. E-Rate Update Presenter: Valerie Oliver, E-Rate/USF Coordinator, Alaska State Library and Alaska Department of Education & Early Development This is a general discussion about the E-Rate program, new developments or changes over the past year, and a focus on document retention. Federal Maintenance of Effort Requirements Presenter: Elwin Blackwell, Internal Auditor, Alaska Department of Education & Early Development This roundtable will focus on the federal maintenance of effort (MOE) requirements for federal programs such as ESEA (Title I, II-A, III, IV), Special Education, Vocational Education, and Indian Education. This roundtable will also cover how the MOE is calculated. Health Care Reform: Impact on Schools’ 125 Plans Presenter: Scott Florsheim, State Manager, American Fidelity Assurance Company The presenter will discuss the impact of the new health care reform legislation, and how it will impact school districts’ section 125 plans. 5 ALASKA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS CONFERENCE AGENDA Monday, December 6, 2010 1:30 – 3:30 Round Tables (continued) Fore Deck Information Technology (IT) Internal Controls Presenter: Jacy Turner, Senior Consultant, Mikunda, Cottrell & Co. Discussion of IT controls, and their importance to financial integrity and security. This includes use of passwords, controlling system access, segregation of duties and security of electronic files. Management Discussion & Analysis Presenter: Colleen Fitzgerald, Director of Accounting, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Discussion will cover required elements of the MD&A and techniques you can use to simplify its preparation. Bring your own ideas for tips or shortcuts that work for you. Medicaid School-Based Administrative Claiming Presenter: Chris Carson, Project Coordinator, Dept of Health and Social Services An overview of the Medicaid administrative claiming program for schools. Districts can receive at least $15,000 per school year for participating. This requires a designated coordinator and completion of surveys by selected participants. OASIS Data Collection Update Presenter: Dennis Niedermeyer, Consultant and Honorary Member This session will provide an update on the status of the fall data collection. Summary statistics and changes to the process will be reviewed. P-Card Application Process Presenter: Holly Wallace, Member Relations Specialist, Illinois ASBO and Bryan Barger, Vice President, Bank of Montreal/Harris Bank Find out about the Illinois ASBO Purchasing Card Program available to you through ALASBO. The program is currently used by nearly 500 school districts nationwide, including seven Alaskan districts. This program can save your district money and earn your school district generous rebates! Preventive Maintenance Presenter: Wayne Marquis, Building Management Specialist, State of Alaska Department of Education & Early Development In order for school districts to apply for Dept of Education grant and debt projects, they must demonstrate a compliant preventive maintenance program. Preventive maintenance requirements include the ability to generate five management reports and show that the reports are being used effectively to extend the life of district facilities. Requirements also include demonstration that the district has an energy management program, custodial program, maintenance training program and renewal replacement schedules for all district buildings. The department also verifies the existence and use of a fixed asset inventory system by the districts. The presenter will provide information and answer questions about the submittals required for district compliance. RFP/Bid Process for School Bus Contracts Presenter: Steven Kalmes, Director of Transportation Services, Anchorage School District Learn the difference between a Bid and Request for Proposal and what needs to be included in the document. Get tips on dealing with this complex process, as well as suggestions on how to monitor contractor performance. 6 ALASKA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS CONFERENCE AGENDA Monday, December 6, 2010 1:30 – 3:30 Round Tables (continued) Fore Deck Student Activities Presenter: Mollie Morrison, Audit Manager, Mikunda Cottrell & Company Participants are asked to bring their questions and ideas related to best practices for managing student activities. 3:30 – 4:15 Committee Meetings Fore Deck Get involved with your association through ALASBO committees. Qualify to win a special prize in our committee member-only drawing! 3:30 – 5:00 Exhibit Hall Visits 4:15 – 5:00 Vendor Showcase Demonstrations 5:00 – 7:00 Reception sponsored by: Altman, Rogers & Company Snow Goose Café 717 West 3rd Avenue 7 ALASKA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS CONFERENCE AGENDA Tuesday, December 7, 2010 7:30 – 5:00 Registration Outside Fore Deck 7:30 Exhibit Hall Opens Mid/Aft Deck 7:30 – 8:30 Light Breakfast Mid/Aft Deck 8:00 – 8:30 Morning Music Fore Deck Performed by: Service High School Students, Merry Chadwick, Director Welcoming Address Laura Hylton, President 8:30 – 10:00 General Session Keynote Address: Fore Deck Becoming a BLT (Believable, Likeable and Trusted) Leader at Home and at Work: How to Stand Out and Make a Positive Difference! Presenter: Mark “Tenacious” Towers, Speak Out Seminars 10:00 – 11:15 Exhibit Hall Visits Vendor Showcase Demonstrations 11:15 – 12:00 Sectionals: Adventure E-Reporting Update Presenters: Erika Burkhouse, Retirement and Benefits Specialist, and Linda Zagar, Retirement and Benefits Technician, Alaska Division of Retirement and Benefits An overview of E-Reporting as well as current updates. Quadrant Audit Prep Presenter: Tim Altman, Partner, Altman, Rogers & Company This session will provide an overview of the audit process, documentation and compliance information. Will explore the steps you can take to prepare for your annual audit. Careful planning and preparation are the keys to successful audits. Easter Island CIP Project Closeout and In-House Requirements Presenters: Kimberly Andrews, Architectural Assistant, and Sam Kito III, School Facilities Engineer, Alaska Department of Education & Early Development Kim Andrews will discuss the Department’s project closeout submittal requirements for EED School Construction and Major Maintenance grant projects and debt reimbursement projects. Sam Kito III will discuss the requirements for filling out and submitting an in-house request letter for districts planning to perform project work utilizing district or city/borough employees to complete all or portions of the project Whitby Legislative Resources Presenter: Sue Gullufsen, Manager of Information and Teleconferencing, Alaska Legislative Affairs Agency Learn how to keep track of what’s going on during the state legislative session and provide input. This sectional will provide training in the online bill tracking system (BASIS), ways to contact legislators and provide testimony, and use of other resources. 8 ALASKA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS CONFERENCE AGENDA Tuesday, December 7, 2010 11:15 – 12:00 Sectionals (continued) Suite N Alaska Teacher Placement AppliTrack Job Bank Presenter: Melissa Hill, Director, Alaska Teacher Placement This session will provide an overview of the services and support provided to school districts that register with Alaska Teacher Placement. Come see all the available features offered through the AppliTrack system. This robust job bank can save your staff time and money! Resolution Public Speaking and Representing Your District to Community Groups Presenter: Kelly Reisig, District Communications Director, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Now more than ever, it is imperative for each school district to support its programs through transparent and open communications with all of its constituents regarding the budget, student and staff dedication, and achievements of excellence. This presentation will help to fill your communications toolbox with the necessary tools to get the job done. Voyager Student Activities Presenter: Mollie Morrison, Audit Manager, Mikunda, Cottrell & Company This presentation will focus on financial reporting and the district fiduciary responsibility for agency funds and internal controls. The presenter will also touch on fraud risks and best practices for managing student activities. 12:00 – 1:00 Luncheon Fore Deck Presenter: John Musso, ASBO International 1:00 Exhibitors Committee Meeting Aft Deck 1:15 – 2:00 Sectionals Adventure Employer Reporting Presenters: Christina Maiquis, Accounting Supervisor, and Erika Burkhouse, Retirement and Benefits Specialist, Alaska Division of Retirement and Benefits This session will be a discussion of employer on-behalf/legislative relief funding, true- up processes and calculation of rates. Quadrant State Grant Administration Presenter: Melissa Bell, Grants Administrator, Alaska Department of Education & Early Development The section head of EED’s grant administration will lead a discussion and present information and forms explaining the requirements for submitting quarterly grant reimbursements. The discussion will include the supporting documentation required by EED when submitting quarterly reimbursement requests and other issues. 9 ALASKA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS CONFERENCE AGENDA Tuesday, December 7, 2010 1:15 – 2:00 Sectionals (continued) Whitby Long Term Maintenance and Project Budgeting Presenters: Marie Laule, Budget Director, and Larry Petersen, Maintenance Director, Anchorage School District Understanding the importance of developing a cooperative partnership between Maintenance and Budget is essential to implementing a successful maintenance program. Project budgeting is essential to the sustainability of our facilities and ensuring an environment that is functional and comfortable for our students and staff. This presentation will discuss the checks and balances between Maintenance and Budget at ASD, and how the two departments create a synergy between them to benefit the students and buildings of the district. Voyager Legislative Update Presenter: Eddy Jeans, Education Policy Coordinator, Alaska Department of Education & Early Development The presenter will preview this year's legislative climate and discuss how you can be most effective working with legislators. Resolution Documenting Employee Discipline Presenter: Tim Peterson, Human Resources Director, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Documentation of employee discipline requires than an “A” file be started and maintained. Documentation of Due Process and Just Cause are necessary throughout this process. Easter Island Food Service Staff Training Presenters: Susan Edwards, Accountant, Sherry Tibbetts, A/P & Food Service and Tammi Peterson, Purchasing & Food Service, Lake and Peninsula School District The presenters will showcase their district’s annual cooks inservice trainings. Suite N Saving Money by Managing your Workers’ Compensation Claims Presenters: Michael Lary, Loss Control Coordinator and Brad Thompson, Claims Manager, Alaska Public Entity Insurance Manage claims from inception to closure to minimize loss and save your organization money! 2:15 – 3:00 Sectionals Voyager Obtaining/Evaluating Competitive Bids and Quotes Presenter: Pam Chenier, Purchasing/Warehouse Director, Anchorage School District A walk through the process of obtaining and evaluating competitive bids and quotes to meet your district's requirements. This session will be interactive so please bring examples of challenges you've experienced or on the horizon. Whitby Business Intelligence – A Different Perspective on Reporting Presenters: David Arp, Business Manager, Sitka Borough School District, and Bob Ricci, Consultant, Educational Management Associates Day in and day out we invest a significant portion of our resources creating, capturing and tracking the data that is the heartbeat of our business offices. Once we’ve collected all this information, the next challenge is how to create and distribute the subsets of the information to the individuals and entities both within and outside the 10
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