2026
CSFO/Purchasing General Session - Walt Maddox, Adrian Hughes, & Doryan Carlton
School Business Operations I - Mandi Jones, Sonja Peaspanen, & Linda McGhee
Best Practices in School Business Operations - Ethics - Zach Chism
Current Issues in School Finance - ALSDE Compliance Monitoring - Jennie Sasser, Dr. Edward Williams, Erika Richburg, Jerry Lassiter, & Steven Rylant
Public Works Contracts - Josh Taylor, Alex Thrasher, Lee Desmond & Eric Holt
2025
Purchasing Elective I-Current Issues in Purchasing - Nikki Morrison & Mark Boardman
CSFO/Purchasing General Session-Federal Funding Update and Accruals - Elleka Yost, Jennifer Connell, Nikki Morrison, & Nicole Robinson
RAISE Act, Fairbanks, & LEAPS - Sonja Peaspanen (Handout), Serena Owsley, Cathy Houston, Morgan Henrichs, & Lesley Poe Wallace
Effective Business Communication - Natassia Perrine
Building Success: Navigating the K-12 School Construction & Project Management Process - Kane Burnette, Dr. Johnny Whaley, Matt Adams,
John Wilson
Capital Assets: Identifying and Classifying Assets, Inventory, and Capitalization - Brandi Bishop & Robby Jordan
5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace - Kevin Willoughby
Capital Project Funding for Small Districts - Ryan Miller
Avoiding Bid Violations - Nikki Morrison
SFO Program Information - Linda McGhee
Preparation of Government-wide Financial Statements - David Lane & Nikki Morrison
EDGAR & Federal Monitoring - Dr. Calandra Hawkins
Bidding: Start to Finish - Laura Nance & Millia McCarty
AI in School Finance - John Wilson
Economic Update - Dr. Keivan Deravi
Alabama State Department of Education Update - Arthur Watts
Economic Trends, SDE Updates, and Cutting-Edge AI Solutions - Robert Dailey, Adam Maisano, Arthur Watts
Navigating Issues in School Finance - Whit Colvin, Serena Owsley, Christy Mead, & Avery Embry
Strategic Budgeting - Andy Craig, Lauren Butts, & Rachel Bostic
Best Practices: Transfers, Card Payments, and CNP Compliance - Danielle Pope, Bethany McElyea, & Steven Rylant
Ethics and Vendor Supply Relationships and Management - Tom Albritton, Gary Blount, & Dr. Don Minyard
2024
CSFO/Purchasing General Session - Andy Craig, Tara Thomas, & Emery Harris
Managing Federal Programs - Dr. Calandra Hawkins, Erika Richburg, Julie Autrey, & Steven Rylant
RFP/Contract Development and Management II - Zach Roberson & Lee Desmond
Current Issues in School Finance - Mark Boardman, Dr. Jan Hume, & Jason Paulk
Best Practices in Financial Management - Avery Embry, Laura Nance, Ryan Miller, John Gwin, Mona Coan, Dr. Sandy Jolivette, Jacque Owen
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
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
RFP/Contract Development and Management I - Ed McMullen, Tom Waters, Jason Paulk, Cindy Parker
Risk Management/Insurance Programs for School Systems - Elizabeth Fralish, Max Graham, Brian Sigmon, Lucy Hester Sellers,
Sonja Peaspanen, Daniel Stallworth
School Business Operations II - Avery Embry, Lori Zirlott, Sonja Peaspanen
2023
Federal Programs Compliance and Review - Angelice Lowe, Dr. Calandra Hawkins & Brittany Simmons, Jennie Sasser, Avery Embry & Mandi Jones
ALSDE Update - Dr. Brandon Payne
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
Managing On-the-Job Injuries - Laura Nance & Brandon Seigman
Reporting and Compliance Update - Leah Johnston, Liz Springer, John Gwin, Nikki Morrison
Facilities and Procurement - Josh Peach, Kelly Augsburger, & Kirk McCulley
State Budget Update - Doryan Carlton
Purchasing and Procurement Overview- Kelly Augsburger, Nikki Morrison, Pam Phillips, & Sonja Peaspanen
CSFO/Purchasing General Session - Tara Thomas, Neah Scott, Dr. Brandon Payne
School Business Operations I - Mandi Jones & Keri Douthit, Linda McGhee, David Smith
Financial Management Strategies and Data Driven Decision Making - Arthur Watts, Tom Waters, Kane Burnette, Pam Phillips, Donna Haraway
2022
Public Works Contracts - Jason Paulk , Barry Davis & Nadine Sullivan
Ethics and Vendor Supply Relationships and Management - Cynthia Raulston, Gary Blount, Dennis Heard
RFP Contract Management, Part 1 - Ed McMullen, Tom Waters, Barry Martin
Current Issues in Purchasing - Sonja Peaspanen, Angelice Lowe, Jerry Young
Guide to Managing Capital Projects - David Smith, John Wilson, Mickey Allen
Bid Law Update - Jason Paulk
Examiners Update Current Issues - Nikki Morrison
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
CSFO/Purchasing General Session - Walt Maddox, Adrian Hughes, & Doryan Carlton
School Business Operations I - Mandi Jones, Sonja Peaspanen, & Linda McGhee
Best Practices in School Business Operations - Ethics - Zach Chism
Current Issues in School Finance - ALSDE Compliance Monitoring - Jennie Sasser, Dr. Edward Williams, Erika Richburg, Jerry Lassiter, & Steven Rylant
Public Works Contracts - Josh Taylor, Alex Thrasher, Lee Desmond & Eric Holt
2025
Purchasing Elective I-Current Issues in Purchasing - Nikki Morrison & Mark Boardman
CSFO/Purchasing General Session-Federal Funding Update and Accruals - Elleka Yost, Jennifer Connell, Nikki Morrison, & Nicole Robinson
RAISE Act, Fairbanks, & LEAPS - Sonja Peaspanen (Handout), Serena Owsley, Cathy Houston, Morgan Henrichs, & Lesley Poe Wallace
Effective Business Communication - Natassia Perrine
Building Success: Navigating the K-12 School Construction & Project Management Process - Kane Burnette, Dr. Johnny Whaley, Matt Adams,
John Wilson
Capital Assets: Identifying and Classifying Assets, Inventory, and Capitalization - Brandi Bishop & Robby Jordan
5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace - Kevin Willoughby
Capital Project Funding for Small Districts - Ryan Miller
Avoiding Bid Violations - Nikki Morrison
SFO Program Information - Linda McGhee
Preparation of Government-wide Financial Statements - David Lane & Nikki Morrison
EDGAR & Federal Monitoring - Dr. Calandra Hawkins
Bidding: Start to Finish - Laura Nance & Millia McCarty
AI in School Finance - John Wilson
Economic Update - Dr. Keivan Deravi
Alabama State Department of Education Update - Arthur Watts
Economic Trends, SDE Updates, and Cutting-Edge AI Solutions - Robert Dailey, Adam Maisano, Arthur Watts
Navigating Issues in School Finance - Whit Colvin, Serena Owsley, Christy Mead, & Avery Embry
Strategic Budgeting - Andy Craig, Lauren Butts, & Rachel Bostic
Best Practices: Transfers, Card Payments, and CNP Compliance - Danielle Pope, Bethany McElyea, & Steven Rylant
Ethics and Vendor Supply Relationships and Management - Tom Albritton, Gary Blount, & Dr. Don Minyard
2024
CSFO/Purchasing General Session - Andy Craig, Tara Thomas, & Emery Harris
Managing Federal Programs - Dr. Calandra Hawkins, Erika Richburg, Julie Autrey, & Steven Rylant
RFP/Contract Development and Management II - Zach Roberson & Lee Desmond
Current Issues in School Finance - Mark Boardman, Dr. Jan Hume, & Jason Paulk
Best Practices in Financial Management - Avery Embry, Laura Nance, Ryan Miller, John Gwin, Mona Coan, Dr. Sandy Jolivette, Jacque Owen
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
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
RFP/Contract Development and Management I - Ed McMullen, Tom Waters, Jason Paulk, Cindy Parker
Risk Management/Insurance Programs for School Systems - Elizabeth Fralish, Max Graham, Brian Sigmon, Lucy Hester Sellers,
Sonja Peaspanen, Daniel Stallworth
School Business Operations II - Avery Embry, Lori Zirlott, Sonja Peaspanen
2023
Federal Programs Compliance and Review - Angelice Lowe, Dr. Calandra Hawkins & Brittany Simmons, Jennie Sasser, Avery Embry & Mandi Jones
ALSDE Update - Dr. Brandon Payne
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
Managing On-the-Job Injuries - Laura Nance & Brandon Seigman
Reporting and Compliance Update - Leah Johnston, Liz Springer, John Gwin, Nikki Morrison
Facilities and Procurement - Josh Peach, Kelly Augsburger, & Kirk McCulley
State Budget Update - Doryan Carlton
Purchasing and Procurement Overview- Kelly Augsburger, Nikki Morrison, Pam Phillips, & Sonja Peaspanen
CSFO/Purchasing General Session - Tara Thomas, Neah Scott, Dr. Brandon Payne
School Business Operations I - Mandi Jones & Keri Douthit, Linda McGhee, David Smith
Financial Management Strategies and Data Driven Decision Making - Arthur Watts, Tom Waters, Kane Burnette, Pam Phillips, Donna Haraway
2022
Public Works Contracts - Jason Paulk , Barry Davis & Nadine Sullivan
Ethics and Vendor Supply Relationships and Management - Cynthia Raulston, Gary Blount, Dennis Heard
RFP Contract Management, Part 1 - Ed McMullen, Tom Waters, Barry Martin
Current Issues in Purchasing - Sonja Peaspanen, Angelice Lowe, Jerry Young
Guide to Managing Capital Projects - David Smith, John Wilson, Mickey Allen
Bid Law Update - Jason Paulk
Examiners Update Current Issues - Nikki Morrison
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
