2024
New CSFO Budget Workshops - Andy Craig, Lynn Buch, (123 Budget Works sheet) & Jan Swiderski
Best Practices in Financial Management and Reporting - Kane Burnette, Matt Adams, John Wilson, Liz Springer, Chad Green
RSA-1 Update and Utilizing the RSA Portal - Hunter Norris, Courtney Fenn, & Ryan Gibney
Special Education Program for CSFOs - Camilla Gibson
Q&A on Alabama Bid Law and Public Works - Nikki Morrison
A+ Update - Jenifer Glover
Presenting Financial Information to Non-Financial People - LaVerne Williams
TRS/PEEHIP Update - Jennifer Tritz & Sheila LaFrance
Overview of BOE Debt Issuance + Market Update - Jay Duke & Lee Garrison (TCS Rating Presentation) (SP Financial Assessment)
Harris Lab - Imports/Exports in NextGen - David Steelman
Current Issues in School Finance - Nikki Morrison, Laura Nance, Michele McCay & Amanda Moore
Current Issues in Payroll/Personnel - Paul Arvin, Mona Coan, & Melissa McKie
Current Issues in School Business Operations - David Steelman & Melissa McKie
Economic Update - Dr. Kevian Deravi
Best Practices in Support Services - Angelice Lowe, Jerry Lassiter (Frequently Used Transportation Accounting Codes), Leah Johnston & Jennie Sasser
Second General Session - Legislative Update - Dr. Brandon Payne
General Session - Amanda Agati, Alisa Benson, Leah Johnston, Dr. Calandra Hawkins
Ethics for the SBO - Dr. Don Minyard
Financial Planning II - Connie Wallace, Michele McCay, Alisa Benson
Risk Management/Insurance Programs for School Systems - Elizabeth Fralish, Max Graham, Brian Sigmon, Lucy Hester Sellers,
Sonja Peaspanen, Daniel Stallworth
Government Accounting Overview - Christopher White
Employment Law - Whit Colvin
New CSFO Training - Karen Lusk Smith, Leah Johnston, Rachel Bostic, Sonja Peaspane
2023
Understanding the Medicaid Reimbursement Process - Chad Green & Cathy Condon Houston
Roles/Responsibilities of CSFOs in Municipal Bond Disclosures - Kane Burnette
Managing On-the-Job Injuries - Laura Nance & Brandon Seigman
Reporting and Compliance Update - Leah Johnston, Liz Springer, John Gwin, Nikki Morrison
RSA/PEEHIP Program Update - Greg Clemmons, Kit Gallup
State Budget Update - Doryan Carlton
Crucial Cross Training and Job Transition - Karen Lusk Smith, Serena Owsley
Harris Lab - Budgetary Accounting: Troubleshooting & Tips - David Steelman (click here for Bank Reconciliation)(click here for Staling Checks in Nextgen)
Understanding the Medicaid Reimbursement Process - Chad Green & Cathy Condon Houston
New CSFO Budget Workshop - Russell Raney, Ryan Gibney, & Karen Lusk Smith
Federal Programs Compliance and Review - Angelice Lowe, Dr. Calandra Hawkins & Brittany Simmons, Jennie Sasser, Avery Embry & Mandi Jones
General Session - 2023 Legislative Update - Kirk Fulford, Dr. Keivan Deravi, Ashley McLain & Whitney Miller-Nichols, & Dr. Brandon Payne
Budget and Financial Reporting - Christopher White
School Law - Whit Colvin, David Smith, & Sonja Peaspanen
ESSER - Where Are We Now - Dr. Calandra Hawkins & Brittany Simmons, Laura Nance, Karen O'Bannon, Grindal Harris, Tanya Holcombe, &
Arthur Watts
New CSFO Workshop - Karen Lusk-Smith, Leah Johnston, Rachel Bostic, & Sonja Peaspanen
Cash Management - Jason Sweatt, John Wilson, & David Smith
New CSFO Workshop - Karen O'Bannon, Leah Johnston, Brady Vaughn, Sonja Peaspanen, David Steelman
CSFO/Purchasing General Session - Tara Thomas, Neah Scott, Dr. Brandon Payne
Understanding Alabama School's Accounting System - Sonja Peaspanen (Coding Presentation, State Guide to Allocations) Lisa Guzman, Michele McCay
Current Issues in School Business and Finance - Dr. Jan Hume, Karen O'Bannon, Susan Poling, Year End Close
Financial Updates - Nikki Morrison (GASB 96 Spreadsheet), Jason Paulk
Government Accounting, Budgeting and Accounting Update - Christopher White
2022
Facilities Management - David Smith, Mike Walker, Jana Ingels
Alabama's Financial Management Software - Russell Raney
New CSFO Mentoring (Year End Close) - Karen O'Bannon, Sonja Peaspanen, David Steelman, Leah Johnston, Brady Vaughn
Current Issues in School Finance - Doryan Carlton, Dawn Morrison, Dr. Milanda Dean & Dr. Calandra Hawkins
Elements of Taxation and Issuance of Debt - Barry Kochelhofer, Matt Adams , Kane Burnette
Financial Planning I - David Smith, Liz Springer, Lisa Guzman, Judy Cosminsky
Employment Law - Melissa McKie
Current Issues in School Finance - Dr. Elisabeth Davis, Jason Issacs, Mark Boardman
New CSFO Budgeting Workshop - Karen Lusk-Smith, Ryan Gibney (Companion Guide), Russell Raney
Guide to Managing Capital Projects - David Smith, John Wilson, Mickey Allen
Federal Programs Update - Jason Isaacs
Economic Outlook - Doryan Carlton
State of the U.S. Economy - Dr. Keivan Deravi
RSA/PEEHIP Update - Greg Clemmons
Supporting Employee Well Being and Avoiding Employee Burnout - Dr. Abby Horton
Legislative Update - Dr. Brandon Payne & Ethan Taylor
2021
Governmental Accounting Overview - Dr. Keren Deal
Financial Planning II - Connie Wallace, Michele McCay, Sonja Peaspanen
Cybersecurity Risk for School Districts - Ashley Ewing, Matthew Bohlmann, Judy Cosminsky, Susan Poling
Ethical Leadership - Susan Harkin
Best Practices in Budgeting and Financial Reporting - Melanie Maples & Serena Owsley, Connie Wallace, Chad Green, Sonja Peaspanen
Simplified Seller Use (SSUT) Tax Update - Kane Burnette
Financing HVAC Projects/Evaluation of Energy Management Proposals - Jason Paulk
Understanding Your Local Taxes - Alan Zeigler
Debt Management SDE Financing Eval and Approval Process - Chris Williams
Best Practices in Cash Management - Jennifer Luster & Contina Woods
Excel Tips and Tricks/Pivot Tables - John Wilson, LaVerne Williams
Five Truths for CSFOs Learned the Hard Way - Monique Rector, Karen O'Bannon & David Smith
Fine Tuning Your Business and Finance Office - Michele McCay, Karen Lusk-Smith, Linda McGhee
Utilizing Technology in School Business Management - Chad Green & Jan Garfinkle, John Wilson, Patsy Chastang, Judy Cosminsky
Current Issues for CSFOs - David Smith, Kane Burnette, George McCurdy, Dustin Daehn, LaVerne Williams
Managing Federal Programs - Erika Richburg, Angelice Lowe, Brantley Tucker, Calandra Hawkins & Beth Joseph
2020
Government Accounting, Budgeting and Accounting Updates - Dr. Keren Deal
Contracts and Purchsaing - Karen O'Bannon, Dennis Heard, Kelly Augsburger, William Burnett, Jason Paulk
Risk Management - Lucy Hester Sellers, Jana Ingels, Dr. William Greg Price
Economic Update - Dr. Keivan Deravi, Doryan Carlton, Andy Craig
Budget and Financial Reporting I - Dr. Keren Deal
Cash Management - David Smith
PEEHIP/Retirement Update - Dave Wales
Understanding OSR Grants/Pre-K Program - Jan Hume & Tammy Gibson
Update on Federal Program Regulations and Guidelines - Randy Holman, Beth Joseph
Utilizing Technology to Create Reports and Analyze Data - Avery Ford, Jason Mann, LaVerne Williams
New CSFO Budget Workshops - Andy Craig, Lynn Buch, (123 Budget Works sheet) & Jan Swiderski
Best Practices in Financial Management and Reporting - Kane Burnette, Matt Adams, John Wilson, Liz Springer, Chad Green
RSA-1 Update and Utilizing the RSA Portal - Hunter Norris, Courtney Fenn, & Ryan Gibney
Special Education Program for CSFOs - Camilla Gibson
Q&A on Alabama Bid Law and Public Works - Nikki Morrison
A+ Update - Jenifer Glover
Presenting Financial Information to Non-Financial People - LaVerne Williams
TRS/PEEHIP Update - Jennifer Tritz & Sheila LaFrance
Overview of BOE Debt Issuance + Market Update - Jay Duke & Lee Garrison (TCS Rating Presentation) (SP Financial Assessment)
Harris Lab - Imports/Exports in NextGen - David Steelman
Current Issues in School Finance - Nikki Morrison, Laura Nance, Michele McCay & Amanda Moore
Current Issues in Payroll/Personnel - Paul Arvin, Mona Coan, & Melissa McKie
Current Issues in School Business Operations - David Steelman & Melissa McKie
Economic Update - Dr. Kevian Deravi
Best Practices in Support Services - Angelice Lowe, Jerry Lassiter (Frequently Used Transportation Accounting Codes), Leah Johnston & Jennie Sasser
Second General Session - Legislative Update - Dr. Brandon Payne
General Session - Amanda Agati, Alisa Benson, Leah Johnston, Dr. Calandra Hawkins
Ethics for the SBO - Dr. Don Minyard
Financial Planning II - Connie Wallace, Michele McCay, Alisa Benson
Risk Management/Insurance Programs for School Systems - Elizabeth Fralish, Max Graham, Brian Sigmon, Lucy Hester Sellers,
Sonja Peaspanen, Daniel Stallworth
Government Accounting Overview - Christopher White
Employment Law - Whit Colvin
New CSFO Training - Karen Lusk Smith, Leah Johnston, Rachel Bostic, Sonja Peaspane
2023
Understanding the Medicaid Reimbursement Process - Chad Green & Cathy Condon Houston
Roles/Responsibilities of CSFOs in Municipal Bond Disclosures - Kane Burnette
Managing On-the-Job Injuries - Laura Nance & Brandon Seigman
Reporting and Compliance Update - Leah Johnston, Liz Springer, John Gwin, Nikki Morrison
RSA/PEEHIP Program Update - Greg Clemmons, Kit Gallup
State Budget Update - Doryan Carlton
Crucial Cross Training and Job Transition - Karen Lusk Smith, Serena Owsley
Harris Lab - Budgetary Accounting: Troubleshooting & Tips - David Steelman (click here for Bank Reconciliation)(click here for Staling Checks in Nextgen)
Understanding the Medicaid Reimbursement Process - Chad Green & Cathy Condon Houston
New CSFO Budget Workshop - Russell Raney, Ryan Gibney, & Karen Lusk Smith
Federal Programs Compliance and Review - Angelice Lowe, Dr. Calandra Hawkins & Brittany Simmons, Jennie Sasser, Avery Embry & Mandi Jones
General Session - 2023 Legislative Update - Kirk Fulford, Dr. Keivan Deravi, Ashley McLain & Whitney Miller-Nichols, & Dr. Brandon Payne
Budget and Financial Reporting - Christopher White
School Law - Whit Colvin, David Smith, & Sonja Peaspanen
ESSER - Where Are We Now - Dr. Calandra Hawkins & Brittany Simmons, Laura Nance, Karen O'Bannon, Grindal Harris, Tanya Holcombe, &
Arthur Watts
New CSFO Workshop - Karen Lusk-Smith, Leah Johnston, Rachel Bostic, & Sonja Peaspanen
Cash Management - Jason Sweatt, John Wilson, & David Smith
New CSFO Workshop - Karen O'Bannon, Leah Johnston, Brady Vaughn, Sonja Peaspanen, David Steelman
CSFO/Purchasing General Session - Tara Thomas, Neah Scott, Dr. Brandon Payne
Understanding Alabama School's Accounting System - Sonja Peaspanen (Coding Presentation, State Guide to Allocations) Lisa Guzman, Michele McCay
Current Issues in School Business and Finance - Dr. Jan Hume, Karen O'Bannon, Susan Poling, Year End Close
Financial Updates - Nikki Morrison (GASB 96 Spreadsheet), Jason Paulk
Government Accounting, Budgeting and Accounting Update - Christopher White
2022
Facilities Management - David Smith, Mike Walker, Jana Ingels
Alabama's Financial Management Software - Russell Raney
New CSFO Mentoring (Year End Close) - Karen O'Bannon, Sonja Peaspanen, David Steelman, Leah Johnston, Brady Vaughn
Current Issues in School Finance - Doryan Carlton, Dawn Morrison, Dr. Milanda Dean & Dr. Calandra Hawkins
Elements of Taxation and Issuance of Debt - Barry Kochelhofer, Matt Adams , Kane Burnette
Financial Planning I - David Smith, Liz Springer, Lisa Guzman, Judy Cosminsky
Employment Law - Melissa McKie
Current Issues in School Finance - Dr. Elisabeth Davis, Jason Issacs, Mark Boardman
New CSFO Budgeting Workshop - Karen Lusk-Smith, Ryan Gibney (Companion Guide), Russell Raney
Guide to Managing Capital Projects - David Smith, John Wilson, Mickey Allen
Federal Programs Update - Jason Isaacs
Economic Outlook - Doryan Carlton
State of the U.S. Economy - Dr. Keivan Deravi
RSA/PEEHIP Update - Greg Clemmons
Supporting Employee Well Being and Avoiding Employee Burnout - Dr. Abby Horton
Legislative Update - Dr. Brandon Payne & Ethan Taylor
2021
Governmental Accounting Overview - Dr. Keren Deal
Financial Planning II - Connie Wallace, Michele McCay, Sonja Peaspanen
Cybersecurity Risk for School Districts - Ashley Ewing, Matthew Bohlmann, Judy Cosminsky, Susan Poling
Ethical Leadership - Susan Harkin
Best Practices in Budgeting and Financial Reporting - Melanie Maples & Serena Owsley, Connie Wallace, Chad Green, Sonja Peaspanen
Simplified Seller Use (SSUT) Tax Update - Kane Burnette
Financing HVAC Projects/Evaluation of Energy Management Proposals - Jason Paulk
Understanding Your Local Taxes - Alan Zeigler
Debt Management SDE Financing Eval and Approval Process - Chris Williams
Best Practices in Cash Management - Jennifer Luster & Contina Woods
Excel Tips and Tricks/Pivot Tables - John Wilson, LaVerne Williams
Five Truths for CSFOs Learned the Hard Way - Monique Rector, Karen O'Bannon & David Smith
Fine Tuning Your Business and Finance Office - Michele McCay, Karen Lusk-Smith, Linda McGhee
Utilizing Technology in School Business Management - Chad Green & Jan Garfinkle, John Wilson, Patsy Chastang, Judy Cosminsky
Current Issues for CSFOs - David Smith, Kane Burnette, George McCurdy, Dustin Daehn, LaVerne Williams
Managing Federal Programs - Erika Richburg, Angelice Lowe, Brantley Tucker, Calandra Hawkins & Beth Joseph
2020
Government Accounting, Budgeting and Accounting Updates - Dr. Keren Deal
Contracts and Purchsaing - Karen O'Bannon, Dennis Heard, Kelly Augsburger, William Burnett, Jason Paulk
Risk Management - Lucy Hester Sellers, Jana Ingels, Dr. William Greg Price
Economic Update - Dr. Keivan Deravi, Doryan Carlton, Andy Craig
Budget and Financial Reporting I - Dr. Keren Deal
Cash Management - David Smith
PEEHIP/Retirement Update - Dave Wales
Understanding OSR Grants/Pre-K Program - Jan Hume & Tammy Gibson
Update on Federal Program Regulations and Guidelines - Randy Holman, Beth Joseph
Utilizing Technology to Create Reports and Analyze Data - Avery Ford, Jason Mann, LaVerne Williams
