2025
Utilizing Reports at the Local School Level - Lynn Buch
Federal Funding Impact on Local Schools - Lesley Poe
Office Management/Google - Jennifer Butler
A+ College Ready - Jenifer Glover
Classroom Instructional Support (CIS) Funds - Sonja Peaspanen (FAQ Handout for CIS)
Account Coding at the Local School Level - Lynn Buch (Account Code Testing Spreadsheet)
Current Issues/Loss of ESSER Funds - Lesley Poe
Leave Laws - Sonja Peaspanen
Alabama State Department of Education Update - Arthur Watts
Elements of Local School Accounting I - Gena Groce, Cathy Pitts, Sonja Peaspanen, & Tina Thompson
Best Practices in Local School Financial Procedures - Gena Groce & Michele McCay
Principles of Accounting I, Parts 1 & 2 - Christopher White (click here for workbook) (click here for Excel spreadsheet)
PowerSchool: Tips & Tricks for Efficient Use - Caitlin Maddox
Knowing Your School/District and Understanding Your Role in School Administration - Lauren Butts, Alisa Benson, & Linda McGhee
2024
School Law - James Brumley, Jason Paulk, & Whit Colvin
Current Issues in School Finance - Angela Billings, Ryan Miller, & Monique Rector
Personnel Management -Whit Colvin, Dr. Kerry Pate-Davison
Best Practices in Local School Finance - Sonja Peaspanen (CIS Funds) (CIS FAQ) (Account Coding) & Melynda Buck
Budget & Financial Reporting - Lynn Buch & Tina Thompson (Financial Procedures for Local Schools) (ALSDE Accounting Manual)
Utilizing Technology in Local School Financial Management - Janet Cowart, Michele McCay, & Paula Thornton
Working with Your Principal - Vic Wilson
Working with Your CSFO and Central Office Business Staff - Michael Hudson
Best Practices for Month End - Melynda Buck
Current Issues in Internal Controls & Fraud in Schools - Michael Hudson
Audit Findings and Recommendations at the LS Level - Sonja Peaspanen
Utilizing Technology at the Local School - Avery Ford
Budget Preparation - Jennifer Hornsby
Financial Reporting & What to View with Your Principal - Melynda Buck
Your Character is Your Destiny - Liz Huntley
Ethics Law - Sonja Peaspanen
Elements of Local School Accounting II - Linda McGhee, Karen Lusk Smith, & Jan Swiderski
Current Issues - Internal Controls/Audits - Josh Taylor, Bryan Phillips, & Sonja Peaspanen
Principles of Accounting II, Part One & Part Two - Christopher White (click here for Accounting Workbook)
Budgeting Concepts for Activity Funds & Parent Organizations - Gena Groce, Brittaney Holderman, & Alisa Benson (Parent Support Organizations Manual)
NextGen Applications - Janet Cowart
Effective Communication/Working with People - Dr. Hannah Wood
2023
Knowing Your School/School District and Understanding Your Role in School Administration - Lauren Butts, Alisa Benson, & Linda McGhee
Best Practices for Special Activities - Jennifer Hornsby, Monique Rector, & Melynda Buck
Principles of Accounting I, Part One and Part Two - Christopher White (click here for the Accounting Handbook)
Understanding Local School Accounting - Lois Stephenson & Sonja Peaspanen (Accounting Coding presentation) (Public vs Non-Public presentation)
Elements of Local School Accounting I - Cathy Pitts, Lisa Guzman, Sonja Peaspanen, & Lynn Buch
Highlights of Financial Manual - Paula Thornton
Activity Fund Accounting - Lois Stephenson
Guide to Receipting - Donna Daw
Daily Financial Procedures - Paula Thornton
Account Coding at Local School Level - Karen Lusk Smith
LSA Utilizing Reports Out of Nextgen - Lois Stephenson
Time Management and Prioritizing Your Day - Kelly Stockton
Financial Procedures for Legal Compliance - Linda McGhee
School Law - Whit Colvin, Danny Higdon
Best Practices in Local School Financial Management- John Gwin, Avery Embry, Lisa Guzman
Personnel Management - Dr. Kerry Pate-Davidson, Whit Colvin
Practical Guidance Regarding Local School Audits - Josh Taylor, Sonja Peaspanen, Rian Turner
Budget and Financial Reporting - Karen O'Bannon, Gena Groce
Current Issues in Local Schools - Sonja Peaspanen, Jay Duke, Shea Blaylock, Nancy Payne
Utilizing Technology in School Financial Management - Janet Cowart, Michele McCay, Paula Thornton
2022
Elements of Local School Accounting II - Karen Lusk-Smith, Linda McGhee, Jan Swiderski
Best Practices in Local School Finance - Melanie Maples, Connie Wallace, Michele McCay
Principles of Accounting II, Part 1 & Part 2 - Christopher White (click here to access WorkBook Manual)
Current Issues for Local Schools - Lesley Poe (click here for Title I Cheatsheet), Kelly Augsburger, Connie Wallace
Effective Communication/Working with People - Dr. Hannah George
Public vs. Non-Public - Sonja Peaspanen
Month End Procedures - Connie Wallace & Melanie Maples
Leave Laws - Dennis Heard
Current Issues in LS Accounting - Connie Wallace & Melanie Maples (click here for State Department Memo)
Booster Clubs - Sonja Peaspanen
Working with Your Principal - Dr. Vic Wilson
Working with School Staff - Connie Wallace & Melanie Maples
CIS Funds - Sonja Peaspanen
Examiners - Audits & Non-Compliance - Christina Smith
Keynote - Dr. Brandon Payne
Ethics Law - Dennis Heard
Preparing for Retirement - Jennifer Tritz
Knowing Your School/School District and Understanding Your Role Within School Administration - Connie Wallace, Linda McGhee, Sonja Peaspanen
How to Work with Principals on School Related Matters - Gena Groce, Karen O'Bannon
Principles of Accounting I, Part 1 & Part 2- Christopher White
GL Coding and Financial Reporting - Lynn Buch, Gena Groce, Tanya Holcombe
NextGen Software Day to Day Activities - Janet Cowart
Elements of Local School Accounting I - Connie Wallace, Sonja Peaspanen, Lisa Guzman, Lynn Buch
2021
Principles of Accounting II, Part 1 and 2 - Dr. Keren Deal
Elements of Local School Accounting II - Karen Lusk-Smith, Linda McGhee, Jan Swiderski
Best Practices in Local School Accounting - Dennis Heard, Jenifer Glover, Gena Groce, Moriah Earnest, Lisa Guzman, Monique Rector
Office Management - Krissy Edwards, Jennifer Hogan, Jennifer Butler
School Law - David Smith, Whit Colvin
Personnel Management - Mary Veal, Whit Colvin
Budget and Financial Reporting - Karen O'Bannon, Gena Groce
Utilizing Technology in School Financial Management - Janet Cowart, Michele McCay, Jan Swiderski
2020
Internal Controls and Audits for Local School Activity Funds - Josh Taylor, Sonja Peaspanen, Andrew Waits
Financial Reporting for Student Activity Funds, Booster Clubs, and PTAs/PTOs - Sonja Peaspanen, Monique Rector, Shea Blaylock
NextGen Applications for Local Schools - Janet Cowart (presentation #2)
Utilizing Technology in School Financial Management - Michele McCay, Jan Swiderski
Utilizing Reports at the Local School Level - Lynn Buch
Federal Funding Impact on Local Schools - Lesley Poe
Office Management/Google - Jennifer Butler
A+ College Ready - Jenifer Glover
Classroom Instructional Support (CIS) Funds - Sonja Peaspanen (FAQ Handout for CIS)
Account Coding at the Local School Level - Lynn Buch (Account Code Testing Spreadsheet)
Current Issues/Loss of ESSER Funds - Lesley Poe
Leave Laws - Sonja Peaspanen
Alabama State Department of Education Update - Arthur Watts
Elements of Local School Accounting I - Gena Groce, Cathy Pitts, Sonja Peaspanen, & Tina Thompson
Best Practices in Local School Financial Procedures - Gena Groce & Michele McCay
Principles of Accounting I, Parts 1 & 2 - Christopher White (click here for workbook) (click here for Excel spreadsheet)
PowerSchool: Tips & Tricks for Efficient Use - Caitlin Maddox
Knowing Your School/District and Understanding Your Role in School Administration - Lauren Butts, Alisa Benson, & Linda McGhee
2024
School Law - James Brumley, Jason Paulk, & Whit Colvin
Current Issues in School Finance - Angela Billings, Ryan Miller, & Monique Rector
Personnel Management -Whit Colvin, Dr. Kerry Pate-Davison
Best Practices in Local School Finance - Sonja Peaspanen (CIS Funds) (CIS FAQ) (Account Coding) & Melynda Buck
Budget & Financial Reporting - Lynn Buch & Tina Thompson (Financial Procedures for Local Schools) (ALSDE Accounting Manual)
Utilizing Technology in Local School Financial Management - Janet Cowart, Michele McCay, & Paula Thornton
Working with Your Principal - Vic Wilson
Working with Your CSFO and Central Office Business Staff - Michael Hudson
Best Practices for Month End - Melynda Buck
Current Issues in Internal Controls & Fraud in Schools - Michael Hudson
Audit Findings and Recommendations at the LS Level - Sonja Peaspanen
Utilizing Technology at the Local School - Avery Ford
Budget Preparation - Jennifer Hornsby
Financial Reporting & What to View with Your Principal - Melynda Buck
Your Character is Your Destiny - Liz Huntley
Ethics Law - Sonja Peaspanen
Elements of Local School Accounting II - Linda McGhee, Karen Lusk Smith, & Jan Swiderski
Current Issues - Internal Controls/Audits - Josh Taylor, Bryan Phillips, & Sonja Peaspanen
Principles of Accounting II, Part One & Part Two - Christopher White (click here for Accounting Workbook)
Budgeting Concepts for Activity Funds & Parent Organizations - Gena Groce, Brittaney Holderman, & Alisa Benson (Parent Support Organizations Manual)
NextGen Applications - Janet Cowart
Effective Communication/Working with People - Dr. Hannah Wood
2023
Knowing Your School/School District and Understanding Your Role in School Administration - Lauren Butts, Alisa Benson, & Linda McGhee
Best Practices for Special Activities - Jennifer Hornsby, Monique Rector, & Melynda Buck
Principles of Accounting I, Part One and Part Two - Christopher White (click here for the Accounting Handbook)
Understanding Local School Accounting - Lois Stephenson & Sonja Peaspanen (Accounting Coding presentation) (Public vs Non-Public presentation)
Elements of Local School Accounting I - Cathy Pitts, Lisa Guzman, Sonja Peaspanen, & Lynn Buch
Highlights of Financial Manual - Paula Thornton
Activity Fund Accounting - Lois Stephenson
Guide to Receipting - Donna Daw
Daily Financial Procedures - Paula Thornton
Account Coding at Local School Level - Karen Lusk Smith
LSA Utilizing Reports Out of Nextgen - Lois Stephenson
Time Management and Prioritizing Your Day - Kelly Stockton
Financial Procedures for Legal Compliance - Linda McGhee
School Law - Whit Colvin, Danny Higdon
Best Practices in Local School Financial Management- John Gwin, Avery Embry, Lisa Guzman
Personnel Management - Dr. Kerry Pate-Davidson, Whit Colvin
Practical Guidance Regarding Local School Audits - Josh Taylor, Sonja Peaspanen, Rian Turner
Budget and Financial Reporting - Karen O'Bannon, Gena Groce
Current Issues in Local Schools - Sonja Peaspanen, Jay Duke, Shea Blaylock, Nancy Payne
Utilizing Technology in School Financial Management - Janet Cowart, Michele McCay, Paula Thornton
2022
Elements of Local School Accounting II - Karen Lusk-Smith, Linda McGhee, Jan Swiderski
Best Practices in Local School Finance - Melanie Maples, Connie Wallace, Michele McCay
Principles of Accounting II, Part 1 & Part 2 - Christopher White (click here to access WorkBook Manual)
Current Issues for Local Schools - Lesley Poe (click here for Title I Cheatsheet), Kelly Augsburger, Connie Wallace
Effective Communication/Working with People - Dr. Hannah George
Public vs. Non-Public - Sonja Peaspanen
Month End Procedures - Connie Wallace & Melanie Maples
Leave Laws - Dennis Heard
Current Issues in LS Accounting - Connie Wallace & Melanie Maples (click here for State Department Memo)
Booster Clubs - Sonja Peaspanen
Working with Your Principal - Dr. Vic Wilson
Working with School Staff - Connie Wallace & Melanie Maples
CIS Funds - Sonja Peaspanen
Examiners - Audits & Non-Compliance - Christina Smith
Keynote - Dr. Brandon Payne
Ethics Law - Dennis Heard
Preparing for Retirement - Jennifer Tritz
Knowing Your School/School District and Understanding Your Role Within School Administration - Connie Wallace, Linda McGhee, Sonja Peaspanen
How to Work with Principals on School Related Matters - Gena Groce, Karen O'Bannon
Principles of Accounting I, Part 1 & Part 2- Christopher White
GL Coding and Financial Reporting - Lynn Buch, Gena Groce, Tanya Holcombe
NextGen Software Day to Day Activities - Janet Cowart
Elements of Local School Accounting I - Connie Wallace, Sonja Peaspanen, Lisa Guzman, Lynn Buch
2021
Principles of Accounting II, Part 1 and 2 - Dr. Keren Deal
Elements of Local School Accounting II - Karen Lusk-Smith, Linda McGhee, Jan Swiderski
Best Practices in Local School Accounting - Dennis Heard, Jenifer Glover, Gena Groce, Moriah Earnest, Lisa Guzman, Monique Rector
Office Management - Krissy Edwards, Jennifer Hogan, Jennifer Butler
School Law - David Smith, Whit Colvin
Personnel Management - Mary Veal, Whit Colvin
Budget and Financial Reporting - Karen O'Bannon, Gena Groce
Utilizing Technology in School Financial Management - Janet Cowart, Michele McCay, Jan Swiderski
2020
Internal Controls and Audits for Local School Activity Funds - Josh Taylor, Sonja Peaspanen, Andrew Waits
Financial Reporting for Student Activity Funds, Booster Clubs, and PTAs/PTOs - Sonja Peaspanen, Monique Rector, Shea Blaylock
NextGen Applications for Local Schools - Janet Cowart (presentation #2)
Utilizing Technology in School Financial Management - Michele McCay, Jan Swiderski
