SchoolBiz Chat Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:08:01 -0400 https://moasbo.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 SchoolBiz Chat yes 6fe0e814-8632-5994-964e-dbaf73416611 MoASBO episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) MoASBO https://storage.buzzsprout.com/hyn3siu442ckdt6cun59h1xm0cms?.jpg SchoolBiz Chat Episode #29 - You Don't Know Until You Go! Episode #29 - You Don't Know Until You Go! Geoff  Macy Ed.D., SFO, Assistant Supt. of Business and Finance for Ladue School District, shares his conference philosophy, "You Don't Know Until You Go"! Listen to what he has to say about attending the Annual Spring Conference. 

]]> Geoff  Macy Ed.D., SFO, Assistant Supt. of Business and Finance for Ladue School District, shares his conference philosophy, "You Don't Know Until You Go"! Listen to what he has to say about attending the Annual Spring Conference. 

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-14563701 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0500 636 full false Episode #28 - Missouri's General Assembly Is In Session! Episode #28 - Missouri's General Assembly Is In Session! Mike Lodewegen, director of Government Affairs for MCSA, talks about legislative priorities for this session. 

]]> Mike Lodewegen, director of Government Affairs for MCSA, talks about legislative priorities for this session. 

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-14339385 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1099 full false Episode #27 - Build a Budget Worthy of the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) Episode #27 - Build a Budget Worthy of the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA)  Dr. Laura Nelson, School of the Osage superintendent, and Dr. Amy St. John, School of the Osage executive director of Business, share some valuable advice on working towards budget transparency.  

]]>  Dr. Laura Nelson, School of the Osage superintendent, and Dr. Amy St. John, School of the Osage executive director of Business, share some valuable advice on working towards budget transparency.  

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-14154517 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1042 full false Episode #26 - Key Takeaways for the 2024 Budgets Episode #26 - Key Takeaways for the 2024 Budgets  Kari Monsees, DESE deputy commissioner,  talks about the latest priorities for 2024 and relevant issues that impact you. 

]]>  Kari Monsees, DESE deputy commissioner,  talks about the latest priorities for 2024 and relevant issues that impact you. 

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-14071137 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500 813 full false Episode #25 - Impacts on the Schools from the GASB 96 Episode #25 - Impacts on the Schools from the GASB 96 Do you know the requirements of GASB 96? Kim Cranston interviews Sara McLeod, the deputy director for the State Department of Audits in Georgia, to discuss this "hot topic."

]]> Do you know the requirements of GASB 96? Kim Cranston interviews Sara McLeod, the deputy director for the State Department of Audits in Georgia, to discuss this "hot topic."

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-13921436 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0500 862 full false Episode #24 - Is There Such A Thing As Work-Life Harmony? Episode #24 - Is There Such A Thing As Work-Life Harmony? In this week's podcast, Kim Cranston visits with Jeff Feyerer, an ASBOI colleague from Illinois, who talks about creating work-life harmony. Keeping all the plates spinning is difficult; taking a deep breath, reflecting, and prioritizing are important steps to ensure success.

]]> In this week's podcast, Kim Cranston visits with Jeff Feyerer, an ASBOI colleague from Illinois, who talks about creating work-life harmony. Keeping all the plates spinning is difficult; taking a deep breath, reflecting, and prioritizing are important steps to ensure success.

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-13772108 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1115 full false Episode #23 - The Interview Experience Episode #23 - The Interview Experience Dr. Patty Corum, MOASPA executive director, offers  valuable advice about preparing for a job interview.

]]> Dr. Patty Corum, MOASPA executive director, offers  valuable advice about preparing for a job interview.

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-13685375 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1273 full false Episode #22 - Why Mentorship is Important for Mentee and Mentor Episode #22 - Why Mentorship is Important for Mentee and Mentor  Whether you are new to school business or a seasoned veteran, being in a mentor-mentee program provides benefits and success. Join Kim Cranston as she interviews Aaron Hooper about his experience as a mentor. 

]]>  Whether you are new to school business or a seasoned veteran, being in a mentor-mentee program provides benefits and success. Join Kim Cranston as she interviews Aaron Hooper about his experience as a mentor. 

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-13596965 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400 797 full false Episode #21 - Is Your Attention Span Shorter Than a Goldfish's? Episode #21 - Is Your Attention Span Shorter Than a Goldfish's? Solutions Provided Founder and Chief Leadership Strategist, Jacqueline Wieland, shares how to face the challenges of being a meaningful leader and creating the space to engage others.

]]> Solutions Provided Founder and Chief Leadership Strategist, Jacqueline Wieland, shares how to face the challenges of being a meaningful leader and creating the space to engage others.

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-13428725 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1032 full false Episode #20 - Unleashing the Power of AI for Educators Episode #20 - Unleashing the Power of AI for Educators  How do you see AI changing K-12 education? Chris Warden, Technology director for Central R-3 School District, and Jason Rooks, CIO for Parkway School District, discuss this question.  

]]>  How do you see AI changing K-12 education? Chris Warden, Technology director for Central R-3 School District, and Jason Rooks, CIO for Parkway School District, discuss this question.  

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-13223064 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1244 full false Episode #19 - Why Women Should Take the Risk and Step into Leadership Roles Episode #19 - Why Women Should Take the Risk and Step into Leadership Roles Molly McGee Hewitt, executive director of National Association of Pupil Transportation (NAPT) and former executive director for the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) shares practical advice to help women be more confident leaders.

]]> Molly McGee Hewitt, executive director of National Association of Pupil Transportation (NAPT) and former executive director for the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) shares practical advice to help women be more confident leaders.

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-13053648 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400 877 full false Episode #18 - What is the debt ceiling and how does it affect education? Episode #18 - What is the debt ceiling and how does it affect education? Do you have questions about the debt ceiling? Do you understand how it affects schools? Elleka Yost, ASBOI director of Advocacy, explains the impact the debt ceiling has on education and why school business officials need to pay attention.

]]> Do you have questions about the debt ceiling? Do you understand how it affects schools? Elleka Yost, ASBOI director of Advocacy, explains the impact the debt ceiling has on education and why school business officials need to pay attention.

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-12940606 Mon, 29 May 2023 16:00:00 -0400 830 full false Episode #17 - Legislation Session Is Over. Here Are Some of the Highlights. Episode #17 - Legislation Session Is Over. Here Are Some of the Highlights.  MoASBO's Legislative Liaison, Kevin Supple, discusses the adjourned 2023 legislation session. 

]]>  MoASBO's Legislative Liaison, Kevin Supple, discusses the adjourned 2023 legislation session. 

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-12880574 Fri, 19 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400 727 full false Episode #16 - Don't Leap Before You Think Through It Episode #16 - Don't Leap Before You Think Through It  Dr. Bill Rebore, an educator for over 45 years and the author of two school finance books shares his perspective on the evolution of education.  

]]>  Dr. Bill Rebore, an educator for over 45 years and the author of two school finance books shares his perspective on the evolution of education.  

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-12787092 Thu, 04 May 2023 20:00:00 -0400 1030 full false Episode #15 - Things Learned from a Veteran Administrator and School Business Official Episode #15 - Things Learned from a Veteran Administrator and School Business Official Clint Johnston, superintendent for Jefferson R-VII School District, has 21 years of experience in central office. Listen to what he has to say about working in education and how to overcome obstacles.

]]> Clint Johnston, superintendent for Jefferson R-VII School District, has 21 years of experience in central office. Listen to what he has to say about working in education and how to overcome obstacles.

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-12623570 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0400 1110 full false Episode #14 - Be Your Very Best - Be Awesome! Episode #14 - Be Your Very Best - Be Awesome! Joshua Peach, who will be the keynote speaker at the 70th Annual Spring Conference, shares his philosophy around Be Awesome! Joshua  founded Be Au Sm in 2018, with one mission - to help inspire others to be their very best at work and in life. 

]]> Joshua Peach, who will be the keynote speaker at the 70th Annual Spring Conference, shares his philosophy around Be Awesome! Joshua  founded Be Au Sm in 2018, with one mission - to help inspire others to be their very best at work and in life. 

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-12508406 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400 809 full false Episode #13 - Challenges and Opportunities Facing First-Year Superintendents Episode #13 - Challenges and Opportunities Facing First-Year Superintendents Dr. Tina Spencer is a first-year superintendent for the Miller County R-III Schools in Tuscumbia, MO. Dr. Spencer shares her experiences and outlook on the year. 

]]> Dr. Tina Spencer is a first-year superintendent for the Miller County R-III Schools in Tuscumbia, MO. Dr. Spencer shares her experiences and outlook on the year. 

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-12413768 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 560 full false Episode #12 - Four-Day School Week Gaining Popularity Episode #12 - Four-Day School Week Gaining Popularity Jon Turner, associate professor of Educational Leadership for Missouri State University, has been called the four-day school week expert. Listen to what he has to say about the benefits of a non-traditional schedule. 

]]> Jon Turner, associate professor of Educational Leadership for Missouri State University, has been called the four-day school week expert. Listen to what he has to say about the benefits of a non-traditional schedule. 

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-12315397 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0500 1322 full false Episode #11 - School District Experience Episode #11 - School District Experience Anya Randle is the CFO for Assumption Parish Schools in Louisiana. During the pandemic, she was named their Interim Superintendent. Listen to what she learned from that experience.

]]> Anya Randle is the CFO for Assumption Parish Schools in Louisiana. During the pandemic, she was named their Interim Superintendent. Listen to what she learned from that experience.

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-12175998 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500 639 full false Episode #10 - Earn Your SFO Certification Episode #10 - Earn Your SFO Certification Dr. Steve Shelton, Lee's Summit associate superintendent of Operations, encourages school business officials to elevate their professional stature and gain experience by achieving their SFO certification.  

By having the SFO certification, employers can objectively identify professionals with the required knowledge, skills, and
experience during their hiring process. 

Learn more about this process: https://www.moasbo.org/Page/1427

]]> Dr. Steve Shelton, Lee's Summit associate superintendent of Operations, encourages school business officials to elevate their professional stature and gain experience by achieving their SFO certification.  

By having the SFO certification, employers can objectively identify professionals with the required knowledge, skills, and
experience during their hiring process. 

Learn more about this process: https://www.moasbo.org/Page/1427

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-12086203 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1035 full false Episode #9 - Keep Calm and Plan Episode #9 - Keep Calm and Plan Kari Monsees, DESE deputy commissioner, encourages new superintendents and chief finance officers to pay attention to their upcoming budgets, planning periods, and communication preparation this second half of the year. 

]]> Kari Monsees, DESE deputy commissioner, encourages new superintendents and chief finance officers to pay attention to their upcoming budgets, planning periods, and communication preparation this second half of the year. 

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-11992475 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500 645 full false Episode #8 - Hot Topic Education Issues in this Legislative Session Episode #8 - Hot Topic Education Issues in this Legislative Session Mike Lodewegen, director of Government Affairs for MCSA, talks about legislative priorities for this session. 

]]> Mike Lodewegen, director of Government Affairs for MCSA, talks about legislative priorities for this session. 

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-11884460 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0500 618 full false Episode #7 - The Critical Role You Play in Advocacy Episode #7 - The Critical Role You Play in Advocacy Elleka Yost, ASBOI director of Advocacy, has made it her mission to inform School Business Officials of their role in public education Advocacy. We must rise to the challenge of ensuring students' and district interests are represented in Washington.

]]> Elleka Yost, ASBOI director of Advocacy, has made it her mission to inform School Business Officials of their role in public education Advocacy. We must rise to the challenge of ensuring students' and district interests are represented in Washington.

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-11803142 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1125 full false Episode #6 - Serving Missouri Students Episode #6 - Serving Missouri Students Charlie Shields, Missouri State Board of Education President, shares information about serving Missouri schools.

]]> Charlie Shields, Missouri State Board of Education President, shares information about serving Missouri schools.

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-11723581 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1387 full false Episode #5 - Are You Ready to Eliminate the Drama from Your Workplace? Episode #5 - Are You Ready to Eliminate the Drama from Your Workplace? Dennis McIntee, who will be at the Executive Leadership Forum, is known for working with leaders to uncover their personal organizational constraints in order to build high-trust, high-performance cultures. Tune in to hear podcast host, MoASBO Exec. Director Kim Cranston, interview this leadership expert.

]]> Dennis McIntee, who will be at the Executive Leadership Forum, is known for working with leaders to uncover their personal organizational constraints in order to build high-trust, high-performance cultures. Tune in to hear podcast host, MoASBO Exec. Director Kim Cranston, interview this leadership expert.

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-11630347 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0400 741 full false Episode #4 - Student Safety is our #1 Priority Episode #4 - Student Safety is our #1 Priority Safety is a big concern for all of us. The Center for Education Safety director, Amy Roderick, talks about some of these concerns and the challenges facing schools.

]]> Safety is a big concern for all of us. The Center for Education Safety director, Amy Roderick, talks about some of these concerns and the challenges facing schools.

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-11540290 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 22:00:00 -0400 1061 full false Episode # 3 - Motivation and Communication Episode # 3 - Motivation and Communication Denise Ryan, who will be the keynote speaker at the Fall Support Staff Conference, shares some tips for staying motivated AND advice for “how to stop letting other people upset you” (check out the blog on  her website www.firestarspeaking.com).  Denise is a professional speaker, author, certified Financial Education instructor and health coach.

]]> Denise Ryan, who will be the keynote speaker at the Fall Support Staff Conference, shares some tips for staying motivated AND advice for “how to stop letting other people upset you” (check out the blog on  her website www.firestarspeaking.com).  Denise is a professional speaker, author, certified Financial Education instructor and health coach.

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-11453082 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0400 960 3 full false Episode #2 - Dealing with Grief and Loss Episode #2 - Dealing with Grief and Loss Dr. David Bein, assistant superintendent of Business Services at Barrington School District, talks about grief and loss. 

]]> Dr. David Bein, assistant superintendent of Business Services at Barrington School District, talks about grief and loss. 

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-11362157 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0400 1364 full false Episode #1 - Up To The Challenge Episode #1 - Up To The Challenge David Lewis, ASBOI executive director, talks about the challenges facing school business officials in the coming school year.

]]> David Lewis, ASBOI executive director, talks about the challenges facing school business officials in the coming school year.

]]> MoASBO Buzzsprout-11278279 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0400 1060 full false