HOW DOES AN ARCHIVED WEBINAR WORK?
An archived webinar is a recording of the original live web-based broadcast. From the comfort of your office you are able to watch and listen to the presentation online. The technical requirements are minimal—a computer with internet access and speakers. Participants will receive an email with a link to view the program after registering.
REGISTRATION FEES
The registration fee for each 3-hour course is $50.
Archived Webinars
AASBO currently offers 28 archived webinars. To receive credit for FY24 you must complete the webinars and surveys by September 30th.
Click the following option(s) for a Webinar Registration Form:
CSFO Course Webinars, Payroll Course Webinars, Purchasing Course Webinars
An archived webinar is a recording of the original live web-based broadcast. From the comfort of your office you are able to watch and listen to the presentation online. The technical requirements are minimal—a computer with internet access and speakers. Participants will receive an email with a link to view the program after registering.
REGISTRATION FEES
The registration fee for each 3-hour course is $50.
Archived Webinars
AASBO currently offers 28 archived webinars. To receive credit for FY24 you must complete the webinars and surveys by September 30th.
Click the following option(s) for a Webinar Registration Form:
CSFO Course Webinars, Payroll Course Webinars, Purchasing Course Webinars
CSFO/Professional Certificate Webinar Offerings
Financial Planning I (recorded February 2022 - approved for Accounting & Auditing CPE)
This two-part session will focus on the school budget planning process. The session will cover Alabama law related to the annual budget, techniques, and methods of developing the budget, to include development of a budget calendar, compilation and preparation, expenditure and revenue estimations, budget edit checks and presenting effective budget presentations to your board. Session will also cover the tools available in the accounting software for building the budget.
Click Here for Online Registration
Employment Law (formerly School Law I) (recorded February 2022)
This session will provide an overview of the state and federal employment laws as they apply to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) Discussion will focus on the legal issues relevant to employment of school district personnel. Topics will include the Alabama tenure law (Student’s First Act), the employment process to include E-Verify, vacancies and job postings. Session will also discuss the federal employment laws applicable to school districts.
Click Here for Online Registration
Elements of Taxation and Issuance of Debt (recorded September 2022)
This course will provide an overview of the local taxes applicable to school districts. This session will also include a section on debt financing for Alabama school districts. Discussion will include the legal and practical issues related to debt issuance, general borrowing options available to school districts, and the procedure process for borrowing.
Click Here for Online Registration
Facilities Management (recorded September 2022)
This course will focus on school facility management and operations. Effective school facility management protects the capital investments and provides an enhanced learning environment for students and teachers. Topics will include planning, budgeting and purchasing for facility management, environmental issues, the capital planning process and standards and procedures of the Alabama Division of Construction Management.
Click Here for Online Registration
Alabama's Financial Management Software (recorded September 2022)
This course is designed for all users of the NextGen financial software. The session will cover all basic information for both new and experienced users. Session will include general use of the financial application within the Nextgen Software. Subjects will include General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Reporting, and Financial Reporting within the application. Course will also review the enhancements and reporting capabilities in the software.
Click Here for Online Registration
Budget and Financial Reporting (formerly Budget and Financial Reporting I) (recorded February 2023 - approved for Accounting & Auditing CPE)
This session will review the Governmental Accounting & Financial Reporting Principles, Basic Governmental Financial Statements, State and Local Government Standards and Business Standards.
Click Here for Online Registration
Ethics for the School Business Official (recorded February 2024 - approved for Ethics CPE)
Financial professionals can uphold ethical standards in finance by staying educated, aware, and holding themselves to high standards. This session focuses on ethical requirements and how to keep public trust through ethical behavior. It is meant to help participants obtain needed ethics continuing education. The session will help participants understand where ethics requirements are stated, and how to find help in applying these requirements. We will consider the needs for ethical behavior and transparency. We’ll also discuss pressures that may lead to unethical behavior, with relevant examples. We will review broad ethics principles and apply them to ethical decision making.
Click Here for Online Registration
School Law (formerly School Law II) (recorded February 2023)
This session will provide an overview of state education law as it applies to Local Education Agencies (LEAs). Course will provide a foundation of the laws that affect the school business operations of school districts. Session will provide an overview of Title 16, Alabama Ethics Law, and the Alabama State Board of Education Administrative Code.
Click Here for Online Registration
Cash Management (recorded February 2023)
Effective cash management is more important today than ever before. This session will develop specifications for the selection of banking and other financial services, discuss the concepts of compensating balances, cash flow analysis, account analysis statements and investment guidelines. Session will focus on effective cash management practices and the utilization of banking products and services for a more efficient business operations.
Click Here for Online Registration
Government Accounting, Budgeting and Accounting Update (Budget and Financial Reporting II)
Financial reporting is the communication of information regarding an educational entity’s accounting activities. This course will focus on the reporting activities including, but not limited to, presentation of the government's annual financial statements and related reports, financial information submitted to state and federal regulatory and granting agencies, budget to actual comparison reports, management reporting, and other financial reports for internal and external use.
Click Here for Online Registration
Financial Planning II (recorded February 2024 - approved for Accounting & Auditing CPE)
This two-part session will focus on the school budget monitoring process. Subjects include financial forecasting and projections, budget amendments, budget analysis techniques and sample reports being utilized for budget performance analysis.
Click Here for Online Registration
Governmental Accounting Overview (recorded February 2024 - approved for Accounting & Auditing CPE)
This course provides an overview of governmental accounting and financial reporting for local school districts. This session will review the specialized accounting rules, guidelines and practices applicable to local school districts.
Click Here for Online Registration
Contracts-Purchasing/Purchasing-Procurement Overview (recorded February 2023)
This course will focus on effective procurement practices. Session will focus on developing the foundation for contract/ purchasing function in the school district. Topics will include purchasing practices and procedures, the Alabama Competitive Bid Law, Public Works Law, contracts specification writing, for products and services, disposal of surplus property, utilization of purchasing cooperatives and common issues/ problems with contracts and procurement.
Click Here for Online Registration
Understanding Alabama School's Accounting System
This session addresses the issues of school funding for school districts in Alabama. Course will include state and federal funding allocation formulas, fiscal accountability law, financial reporting and the Alabama school accounting manual.
Click Here for Online Registration
Payroll Certificate Webinar Offerings
Employment Law (formerly School Law I) (recorded February 2022)
This session will provide an overview of the state and federal employment laws as they apply to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) Discussion will focus on the legal issues relevant to employment of school district personnel. Topics will include the Alabama tenure law (Student’s First Act), the employment process to include E-Verify, vacancies and job postings. Session will also discuss the federal employment laws applicable to school districts.
Click Here for Online Registration
Accounting System and Payroll Coding (recorded February 2024 - approved for Accounting & Auditing CPE)
Course provides an overview of payroll coding and the effect on state funding. A review of the accounting manual with focus on the coding component for personnel, monitoring the personnel budget, and monthly edit checks. Course will also review the reports and controls in the payroll software to streamline the process. Session will also include teacher certification and in-depth review of the LEAPS reporting for school districts Session will cover all aspects of the reporting requirements and the conversion to funding allocations for the local district through the foundation program, including the importance of proper coding, certification and experience reporting.
Click Here for Online Registration
Employee Leave Laws (recorded September 2022)
An in-depth review of the federal and state leave laws for education employees. Topics to include sick leave, personal leave, catastrophic, and military leave. Review of the requirements under the Family Medical Leave Act and discussion of other types of extended leaves.
Click Here for Online Registration
FLSA Wage and Hour (recorded February 2023)
This session will include an in-depth review of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Review of the
regulations regarding exempt employees, over-time issues, dual employment and other wage and hour issues related to school boards.
Click Here for Online Registration
Utilizing Technology in the Administration of Payroll/Personnel (recorded February 2023)
This course will focus on the automation of the payroll/personnel process by utilization of technology. Session will focus on effective practices to streamline the business process in payroll/personnel to make the offices more efficient and effective.
Click Here for Online Registration
Benefits and Tax Reporting (recorded September 2022)
This session provides an in-depth overview of what payroll/personnel employees should know about employer benefits program for Alabama school districts. Topics include TRS, PEEHIP, deferred compensation plans, Section125 programs and other benefit programs. This course will also cover the tax reporting requirements of a school district to include the 941’s, W-2’s, tax deposit requirements, business expense accounting, and other paperwork related to payroll.
Click Here for Online Registration
Purchasing/Procurement Certificate Webinar Offerings
Financial Management Strategies and Data Driven Decision Making
Financial management is essential for all areas of school business including those with or without an accounting background. Now more than ever, school business officials must synchronize the actions of business units and the goals of the school district so that the educational resources are expended in the most efficient manner possible, especially in the classroom. This session will address financial management techniques for developing long range plans and making management decisions based on school district data, plans and goals.
Click Here for Online Registration
Purchasing-Procurement Overview/Contracts-Purchasing (recorded February 2023)
This course will focus on effective procurement practices. Session will focus on developing the foundation for contract/ purchasing function in the school district. Topics will include purchasing practices and procedures, the Alabama Competitive Bid Law, Public Works Law, contracts specification writing, for products and services, disposal of surplus property, utilization of purchasing cooperatives and common issues/ problems with contracts and procurement.
Click Here for Online Registration
RFP/Contract Development and Management I (recorded February 2024)
The two-part session will focus on developing, processing and management of bids and procurement contracts. Part I will focus on how bids/RFP should be written and processed to minimize mistakes and bidder protest. It will include the competitive bid process solicitation methods, writing the solicitation methods, writing the solicitation document, advertising, evaluating, and awarding/negotiating the bid.
Click Here for Online Registration
RFP/Contract Development and Management II
The two-part session will focus on processing and bids and contracts. The session will cover various legal issues that affect purchasing including bid, performance and payment bonds, contractor insurance coverage to mitigate risk, school safety requirements for contractors. Learn about the competitive bid process including determining the solicitation method need, writing the solicitation document, advertising or contacting vendors to request quotes, bids, or proposals, evaluating the quotes, bids, proposals and awarding/ negotiating the contract.
Click Here for Online Registration
Ethics and Vendor Supply Relationships & Management (recorded February 2022 - approved for Ethics CPE)
Public purchasing and the expenditure of public funds require that ethical standards be incorporated into every aspect of the school district’s purchasing function. This course will focus on vendor/contractor relationships and the code of ethics for the school district combining educational and business ethics. Topics will include a definition of business ethics, sources of ethical values, ethical standards in procurement, Alabama Ethics Law, ethical guidelines for decision makings, and how to cope with unethical situations.
Click Here for Online Registration
Current Issues in Purchasing (Purchasing Elective I) (recorded February 2022)
This session's topics will include best practices and/or updates relative to purchasing/procurement.
Click Here for Online Registration
Public Works Contracts (recorded September 2022)
This session will provide an overview of the Public Works Law and the requirements and procedures for contract administration for public works projects for school districts.
Click Here for Online Registration
School Business Operations II (recorded February 2024)
It is important that the school business official understands school business operations. This two-part session will provide an overview in key areas of school business, finance and management including a foundation of laws, policies and regulations that affect the day-to-day operations of a school business office.
Click Here for Online Registration
Click the following option(s) for a Webinar Registration Form:
CSFO Course Webinars, Payroll Course Webinars, Purchasing Course Webinars
Financial Planning I (recorded February 2022 - approved for Accounting & Auditing CPE)
This two-part session will focus on the school budget planning process. The session will cover Alabama law related to the annual budget, techniques, and methods of developing the budget, to include development of a budget calendar, compilation and preparation, expenditure and revenue estimations, budget edit checks and presenting effective budget presentations to your board. Session will also cover the tools available in the accounting software for building the budget.
Click Here for Online Registration
Employment Law (formerly School Law I) (recorded February 2022)
This session will provide an overview of the state and federal employment laws as they apply to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) Discussion will focus on the legal issues relevant to employment of school district personnel. Topics will include the Alabama tenure law (Student’s First Act), the employment process to include E-Verify, vacancies and job postings. Session will also discuss the federal employment laws applicable to school districts.
Click Here for Online Registration
Elements of Taxation and Issuance of Debt (recorded September 2022)
This course will provide an overview of the local taxes applicable to school districts. This session will also include a section on debt financing for Alabama school districts. Discussion will include the legal and practical issues related to debt issuance, general borrowing options available to school districts, and the procedure process for borrowing.
Click Here for Online Registration
Facilities Management (recorded September 2022)
This course will focus on school facility management and operations. Effective school facility management protects the capital investments and provides an enhanced learning environment for students and teachers. Topics will include planning, budgeting and purchasing for facility management, environmental issues, the capital planning process and standards and procedures of the Alabama Division of Construction Management.
Click Here for Online Registration
Alabama's Financial Management Software (recorded September 2022)
This course is designed for all users of the NextGen financial software. The session will cover all basic information for both new and experienced users. Session will include general use of the financial application within the Nextgen Software. Subjects will include General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Reporting, and Financial Reporting within the application. Course will also review the enhancements and reporting capabilities in the software.
Click Here for Online Registration
Budget and Financial Reporting (formerly Budget and Financial Reporting I) (recorded February 2023 - approved for Accounting & Auditing CPE)
This session will review the Governmental Accounting & Financial Reporting Principles, Basic Governmental Financial Statements, State and Local Government Standards and Business Standards.
Click Here for Online Registration
Ethics for the School Business Official (recorded February 2024 - approved for Ethics CPE)
Financial professionals can uphold ethical standards in finance by staying educated, aware, and holding themselves to high standards. This session focuses on ethical requirements and how to keep public trust through ethical behavior. It is meant to help participants obtain needed ethics continuing education. The session will help participants understand where ethics requirements are stated, and how to find help in applying these requirements. We will consider the needs for ethical behavior and transparency. We’ll also discuss pressures that may lead to unethical behavior, with relevant examples. We will review broad ethics principles and apply them to ethical decision making.
Click Here for Online Registration
School Law (formerly School Law II) (recorded February 2023)
This session will provide an overview of state education law as it applies to Local Education Agencies (LEAs). Course will provide a foundation of the laws that affect the school business operations of school districts. Session will provide an overview of Title 16, Alabama Ethics Law, and the Alabama State Board of Education Administrative Code.
Click Here for Online Registration
Cash Management (recorded February 2023)
Effective cash management is more important today than ever before. This session will develop specifications for the selection of banking and other financial services, discuss the concepts of compensating balances, cash flow analysis, account analysis statements and investment guidelines. Session will focus on effective cash management practices and the utilization of banking products and services for a more efficient business operations.
Click Here for Online Registration
Government Accounting, Budgeting and Accounting Update (Budget and Financial Reporting II)
Financial reporting is the communication of information regarding an educational entity’s accounting activities. This course will focus on the reporting activities including, but not limited to, presentation of the government's annual financial statements and related reports, financial information submitted to state and federal regulatory and granting agencies, budget to actual comparison reports, management reporting, and other financial reports for internal and external use.
Click Here for Online Registration
Financial Planning II (recorded February 2024 - approved for Accounting & Auditing CPE)
This two-part session will focus on the school budget monitoring process. Subjects include financial forecasting and projections, budget amendments, budget analysis techniques and sample reports being utilized for budget performance analysis.
Click Here for Online Registration
Governmental Accounting Overview (recorded February 2024 - approved for Accounting & Auditing CPE)
This course provides an overview of governmental accounting and financial reporting for local school districts. This session will review the specialized accounting rules, guidelines and practices applicable to local school districts.
Click Here for Online Registration
Contracts-Purchasing/Purchasing-Procurement Overview (recorded February 2023)
This course will focus on effective procurement practices. Session will focus on developing the foundation for contract/ purchasing function in the school district. Topics will include purchasing practices and procedures, the Alabama Competitive Bid Law, Public Works Law, contracts specification writing, for products and services, disposal of surplus property, utilization of purchasing cooperatives and common issues/ problems with contracts and procurement.
Click Here for Online Registration
Understanding Alabama School's Accounting System
This session addresses the issues of school funding for school districts in Alabama. Course will include state and federal funding allocation formulas, fiscal accountability law, financial reporting and the Alabama school accounting manual.
Click Here for Online Registration
Payroll Certificate Webinar Offerings
Employment Law (formerly School Law I) (recorded February 2022)
This session will provide an overview of the state and federal employment laws as they apply to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) Discussion will focus on the legal issues relevant to employment of school district personnel. Topics will include the Alabama tenure law (Student’s First Act), the employment process to include E-Verify, vacancies and job postings. Session will also discuss the federal employment laws applicable to school districts.
Click Here for Online Registration
Accounting System and Payroll Coding (recorded February 2024 - approved for Accounting & Auditing CPE)
Course provides an overview of payroll coding and the effect on state funding. A review of the accounting manual with focus on the coding component for personnel, monitoring the personnel budget, and monthly edit checks. Course will also review the reports and controls in the payroll software to streamline the process. Session will also include teacher certification and in-depth review of the LEAPS reporting for school districts Session will cover all aspects of the reporting requirements and the conversion to funding allocations for the local district through the foundation program, including the importance of proper coding, certification and experience reporting.
Click Here for Online Registration
Employee Leave Laws (recorded September 2022)
An in-depth review of the federal and state leave laws for education employees. Topics to include sick leave, personal leave, catastrophic, and military leave. Review of the requirements under the Family Medical Leave Act and discussion of other types of extended leaves.
Click Here for Online Registration
FLSA Wage and Hour (recorded February 2023)
This session will include an in-depth review of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Review of the
regulations regarding exempt employees, over-time issues, dual employment and other wage and hour issues related to school boards.
Click Here for Online Registration
Utilizing Technology in the Administration of Payroll/Personnel (recorded February 2023)
This course will focus on the automation of the payroll/personnel process by utilization of technology. Session will focus on effective practices to streamline the business process in payroll/personnel to make the offices more efficient and effective.
Click Here for Online Registration
Benefits and Tax Reporting (recorded September 2022)
This session provides an in-depth overview of what payroll/personnel employees should know about employer benefits program for Alabama school districts. Topics include TRS, PEEHIP, deferred compensation plans, Section125 programs and other benefit programs. This course will also cover the tax reporting requirements of a school district to include the 941’s, W-2’s, tax deposit requirements, business expense accounting, and other paperwork related to payroll.
Click Here for Online Registration
Purchasing/Procurement Certificate Webinar Offerings
Financial Management Strategies and Data Driven Decision Making
Financial management is essential for all areas of school business including those with or without an accounting background. Now more than ever, school business officials must synchronize the actions of business units and the goals of the school district so that the educational resources are expended in the most efficient manner possible, especially in the classroom. This session will address financial management techniques for developing long range plans and making management decisions based on school district data, plans and goals.
Click Here for Online Registration
Purchasing-Procurement Overview/Contracts-Purchasing (recorded February 2023)
This course will focus on effective procurement practices. Session will focus on developing the foundation for contract/ purchasing function in the school district. Topics will include purchasing practices and procedures, the Alabama Competitive Bid Law, Public Works Law, contracts specification writing, for products and services, disposal of surplus property, utilization of purchasing cooperatives and common issues/ problems with contracts and procurement.
Click Here for Online Registration
RFP/Contract Development and Management I (recorded February 2024)
The two-part session will focus on developing, processing and management of bids and procurement contracts. Part I will focus on how bids/RFP should be written and processed to minimize mistakes and bidder protest. It will include the competitive bid process solicitation methods, writing the solicitation methods, writing the solicitation document, advertising, evaluating, and awarding/negotiating the bid.
Click Here for Online Registration
RFP/Contract Development and Management II
The two-part session will focus on processing and bids and contracts. The session will cover various legal issues that affect purchasing including bid, performance and payment bonds, contractor insurance coverage to mitigate risk, school safety requirements for contractors. Learn about the competitive bid process including determining the solicitation method need, writing the solicitation document, advertising or contacting vendors to request quotes, bids, or proposals, evaluating the quotes, bids, proposals and awarding/ negotiating the contract.
Click Here for Online Registration
Ethics and Vendor Supply Relationships & Management (recorded February 2022 - approved for Ethics CPE)
Public purchasing and the expenditure of public funds require that ethical standards be incorporated into every aspect of the school district’s purchasing function. This course will focus on vendor/contractor relationships and the code of ethics for the school district combining educational and business ethics. Topics will include a definition of business ethics, sources of ethical values, ethical standards in procurement, Alabama Ethics Law, ethical guidelines for decision makings, and how to cope with unethical situations.
Click Here for Online Registration
Current Issues in Purchasing (Purchasing Elective I) (recorded February 2022)
This session's topics will include best practices and/or updates relative to purchasing/procurement.
Click Here for Online Registration
Public Works Contracts (recorded September 2022)
This session will provide an overview of the Public Works Law and the requirements and procedures for contract administration for public works projects for school districts.
Click Here for Online Registration
School Business Operations II (recorded February 2024)
It is important that the school business official understands school business operations. This two-part session will provide an overview in key areas of school business, finance and management including a foundation of laws, policies and regulations that affect the day-to-day operations of a school business office.
Click Here for Online Registration
Click the following option(s) for a Webinar Registration Form:
CSFO Course Webinars, Payroll Course Webinars, Purchasing Course Webinars
