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Wednesday, November 20
 

9:00am CST

School Finance 101—Beginner
Wednesday November 20, 2024 9:00am - 11:30am CST
Rooms 106–107, Level 1
If you’re a newer board member, you’ll value this introduction and overview of basic school finance concepts and terminology. The session will introduce budgeting and funding components in relation to your role on the board. A repeat of this session is also offered from 1–3:30 p.m. This session offers SBO credit for first-time attendees.

Special thanks to Frontline Analytics for sponsoring this Pre-Convention Workshop at the 79th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show.
 
Presenters
avatar for Jan Miller-Hook

Jan Miller-Hook

School Finance Director, IASB
Jan Miller-Hook has been the School Finance Director at the Iowa Association of School Boards® since 2022. In her role, Jan creates and delivers information and educational resources for IASB members and support organizations on school finance and fiscal stewardship, as well as supports... Read More →
avatar for Randy Denham

Randy Denham

Business Manager, Marshalltown Schools
avatar for Lynette Engel

Lynette Engel

Director of Finance, West Delaware Co Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Frontline Analytics

Frontline Analytics

Frontline Education
Frontline Analytics (Frontline Education) proudly sponsors the School Finance 101, 201 & 301 Pre-Convention Workshops and co-sponsors the Cookie Booth at the 79th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show.Frontline offers school administration software that empowers K–12 leaders to proactively oversee human resources, business operations, and student health and special education management. Our solutions will equip you with the tools, data, and insights you need to spend more time driving your strategy, and less time p... Read More →

Wednesday November 20, 2024 9:00am - 11:30am CST
Rooms 106–107, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Pre-Convention Workshop

9:00am CST

School Finance 201—Intermediate
Wednesday November 20, 2024 9:00am - 11:30am CST
Rooms 103–105, Level 1
This session provides a deeper dive into key school finance concepts like spending authority and how that differs from cash. Additionally, this session details how school district property taxes are determined and provides information on financial health measures and the importance of budget planning for the future. A repeat of this session is also offered from 1–3:30 p.m. This session offers SBO credit for first-time attendees.

Special thanks to Frontline Analytics for sponsoring this Pre-Convention Workshop at the 79th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show.
 
Presenters
avatar for Lora Appenzeller

Lora Appenzeller

Senior Advisor, Analytics, Frontline Education
avatar for Kevin Posekany

Kevin Posekany

Business Manager, Davenport Schools
avatar for Jeff Swartzentruber

Jeff Swartzentruber

School Business Official, Mid-Prairie Schools
I have been an SBO since 2014, all at Mid-Prairie.  For Fiscal Year 2025 I am the President of IASBO.  I enjoy watching basketball, playing golf.  I came to Iowa with a Church Financial Services Organization and lead a team of Fiancial Advisors for 10 years after being in Accounting/Finance... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Frontline Analytics

Frontline Analytics

Frontline Education
Frontline Analytics (Frontline Education) proudly sponsors the School Finance 101, 201 & 301 Pre-Convention Workshops and co-sponsors the Cookie Booth at the 79th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show.Frontline offers school administration software that empowers K–12 leaders to proactively oversee human resources, business operations, and student health and special education management. Our solutions will equip you with the tools, data, and insights you need to spend more time driving your strategy, and less time p... Read More →

Wednesday November 20, 2024 9:00am - 11:30am CST
Rooms 103–105, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Pre-Convention Workshop

9:00am CST

School Finance 301—Advanced
Wednesday November 20, 2024 9:00am - 11:30am CST
Rooms 101–102, Level 1
This advanced level workshop provides a more in-depth analysis of important concepts of spending authority, trending issues that impact school finance, the function of the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC), and more. A repeat of this session is also offered from 1–3:30 p.m. This session offers SBO credit for first-time attendees.

Special thanks to Frontline Analytics for sponsoring this Pre-Convention Workshop at the 79th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show.
 
Presenters
avatar for Mike Guanci

Mike Guanci

Associate Executive Director, Government Relations & School Finance, IASB
Michael Guanci has been the Associate Executive Director of Government Relations & School Finance since 2024. In his position, Michael serves as the association’s lead expert on government relations, public education funding policy and school finance. He serves an active role providing... Read More →
avatar for Kris Smith

Kris Smith

Business Manager, South Winneshiek Schools
avatar for Sara Meinders

Sara Meinders

Board Secretary, Forest City Schools
Sara Meinders has a passion to ensure all school business officials succeed. Having over 13 years experience as a SBO in northern Iowa along with ten years experience in banking has shown her just how important it is for all schools to have a confident and capable business official... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Frontline Analytics

Frontline Analytics

Frontline Education
Frontline Analytics (Frontline Education) proudly sponsors the School Finance 101, 201 & 301 Pre-Convention Workshops and co-sponsors the Cookie Booth at the 79th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show.Frontline offers school administration software that empowers K–12 leaders to proactively oversee human resources, business operations, and student health and special education management. Our solutions will equip you with the tools, data, and insights you need to spend more time driving your strategy, and less time p... Read More →

Wednesday November 20, 2024 9:00am - 11:30am CST
Rooms 101–102, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Pre-Convention Workshop

11:00am CST

Basics for Board Secretaries
Wednesday November 20, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Room 315, Level 3
Get ready to elevate your expertise with this free mini workshop! Tailored to newer board secretaries, this session is packed with practical tips on mastering the fundamentals—meeting minutes, agendas, and beyond. Plus, it's the perfect chance to connect with peers, answer your questions, and prepare for even deeper learning in the afternoon Board Secretary Workshop. Don’t miss out on this essential boost to your board secretary toolkit! This session offers SBO credit.
 
Presenters
avatar for Jessica Dirks

Jessica Dirks

Board Secretary; Chief Officer of Legal Affairs & Strategic Initiatives, Ankeny Schools
avatar for Deb England

Deb England

Business Manager/School Business Official/Board Secretary, Hubbard-Radcliffe School
2024 Convention materials BasicsForBoardSecretaries zip
Wednesday November 20, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Room 315, Level 3 Iowa Events Center
  Pre-Convention Workshop

1:00pm CST

Board Secretary Workshop
Wednesday November 20, 2024 1:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Room 315, Level 3
Prepare for the ultimate afternoon of learning and connection at our highly anticipated Board Secretary Workshop! A must-attend event in our Wednesday lineup, this session is back with all-new content to shape an afternoon of interactive networking and learning focused on issues and questions most pressing to Iowa’s school and AEA board secretaries. This session offers SBO credit.

Special thanks to Simbli by eBOARDsolutions for sponsoring this Pre-Convention Workshop at the 79th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show.
 
Presenters
avatar for Anna Harmon

Anna Harmon

Legal Services Director, IASB
Anna Harmon has been the Legal Services Director for the Iowa Association of School Boards since 2021. In her role, she is responsible for developing, maintaining, and providing high quality human resource services, tools, and consulting for IASB members that operate within the laws... Read More →
avatar for Danielle Haindfield

Danielle Haindfield

Shareholder, Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
Sponsors
avatar for Charlie Rigby

Charlie Rigby

Presenter & Exhibitor, eBOARDsolutions
Simbli by eBOARDsolutions proudly sponsors the Board Secretary Workshop at the 79th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show.

Wednesday November 20, 2024 1:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Room 315, Level 3 Iowa Events Center
  Pre-Convention Workshop

1:00pm CST

School Finance 101—Beginner
Wednesday November 20, 2024 1:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Rooms 106–107, Level 1
If you’re a newer board member, you’ll value this introduction and overview of basic school finance concepts and terminology. The session will introduce budgeting and funding components in relation to your role on the board. This session offers SBO credit for first-time attendees.

Special thanks to Frontline Analytics for sponsoring this Pre-Convention Workshop at the 79th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show.
 
Presenters
avatar for Jan Miller-Hook

Jan Miller-Hook

School Finance Director, IASB
Jan Miller-Hook has been the School Finance Director at the Iowa Association of School Boards® since 2022. In her role, Jan creates and delivers information and educational resources for IASB members and support organizations on school finance and fiscal stewardship, as well as supports... Read More →
avatar for Randy Denham

Randy Denham

Business Manager, Marshalltown Schools
avatar for Lynette Engel

Lynette Engel

Director of Finance, West Delaware Co Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Frontline Analytics

Frontline Analytics

Frontline Education
Frontline Analytics (Frontline Education) proudly sponsors the School Finance 101, 201 & 301 Pre-Convention Workshops and co-sponsors the Cookie Booth at the 79th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show.Frontline offers school administration software that empowers K–12 leaders to proactively oversee human resources, business operations, and student health and special education management. Our solutions will equip you with the tools, data, and insights you need to spend more time driving your strategy, and less time p... Read More →

Wednesday November 20, 2024 1:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Rooms 106–107, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Pre-Convention Workshop

1:00pm CST

School Finance 201—Intermediate
Wednesday November 20, 2024 1:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Rooms 103–105, Level 1
This session provides a deeper dive into key school finance concepts like spending authority and how that differs from cash. Additionally, this session details how school district property taxes are determined and provides information on financial health measures and the importance of budget planning for the future. This session offers SBO credit for first-time attendees.

Special thanks to Frontline Analytics for sponsoring this Pre-Convention Workshop at the 79th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show.
 
Presenters
avatar for Lora Appenzeller

Lora Appenzeller

Senior Advisor, Analytics, Frontline Education
avatar for Kevin Posekany

Kevin Posekany

Business Manager, Davenport Schools
avatar for Jeff Swartzentruber

Jeff Swartzentruber

School Business Official, Mid-Prairie Schools
I have been an SBO since 2014, all at Mid-Prairie.  For Fiscal Year 2025 I am the President of IASBO.  I enjoy watching basketball, playing golf.  I came to Iowa with a Church Financial Services Organization and lead a team of Fiancial Advisors for 10 years after being in Accounting/Finance... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Frontline Analytics

Frontline Analytics

Frontline Education
Frontline Analytics (Frontline Education) proudly sponsors the School Finance 101, 201 & 301 Pre-Convention Workshops and co-sponsors the Cookie Booth at the 79th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show.Frontline offers school administration software that empowers K–12 leaders to proactively oversee human resources, business operations, and student health and special education management. Our solutions will equip you with the tools, data, and insights you need to spend more time driving your strategy, and less time p... Read More →

Wednesday November 20, 2024 1:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Rooms 103–105, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Pre-Convention Workshop

1:00pm CST

School Finance 301—Advanced
Wednesday November 20, 2024 1:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Rooms 101–102, Level 1
This advanced level workshop provides a more in-depth analysis of important concepts of spending authority, trending issues that impact school finance, the function of the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC), and more. This session offers SBO credit for first-time attendees.

Special thanks to Frontline Analytics for sponsoring this Pre-Convention Workshop at the 79th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show.
 
Presenters
avatar for Mike Guanci

Mike Guanci

Associate Executive Director, Government Relations & School Finance, IASB
Michael Guanci has been the Associate Executive Director of Government Relations & School Finance since 2024. In his position, Michael serves as the association’s lead expert on government relations, public education funding policy and school finance. He serves an active role providing... Read More →
avatar for Kris Smith

Kris Smith

Business Manager, South Winneshiek Schools
avatar for Sara Meinders

Sara Meinders

Board Secretary, Forest City Schools
Sara Meinders has a passion to ensure all school business officials succeed. Having over 13 years experience as a SBO in northern Iowa along with ten years experience in banking has shown her just how important it is for all schools to have a confident and capable business official... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Frontline Analytics

Frontline Analytics

Frontline Education
Frontline Analytics (Frontline Education) proudly sponsors the School Finance 101, 201 & 301 Pre-Convention Workshops and co-sponsors the Cookie Booth at the 79th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show.Frontline offers school administration software that empowers K–12 leaders to proactively oversee human resources, business operations, and student health and special education management. Our solutions will equip you with the tools, data, and insights you need to spend more time driving your strategy, and less time p... Read More →

Wednesday November 20, 2024 1:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Rooms 101–102, Level 1 Iowa Events Center
  Pre-Convention Workshop
 
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