Discover session topics that range from hot button issues such as budgeting tips, the updated Freedom of Information Act and tools and technology use for support professionals to personal growth discussions on relationship building and time management.

Register now through Illinois ASBO's Web site: https://www.iasbo.org/i4a/ams/conference/conference.cfm?conferenceID=563

Conference Schedule/Sessions

7:00 am - 8:00 am Registration & Refreshments
8:00 am - 9:30 am Welcome and Opening Remarks

8:30 am - 9:30 am Opening General Session Speaker

The Red Carpet Treatment
Laurie Guest
Rolling out the red carpet is a tradition of honorary treatment given to guests of the highest esteem. During this exceptionally creative session, attendees get the chance to link famous movie moments with real-life situations.

Discover ways to create red carpet service for others and learn award-winning ideas for achieving your school’s objectives. This unique, entertaining and practical program is packed with action steps that will energize your cast.

• Identify misleading silent signals
• Determine your E-Zone levels
• Discover the right words for desired results
• Learn the 8 taboo words to remove from your vocabulary
• Generate an effective brain-checker mechanism
• Create a plan to deal with the diva
• Improve your ability to ‘stop waiting, start wagging’
• Generate the power of the invisible impact
• Invent a showtime culture

9:55 am - 10:55 am Breakout Sessions

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Stephanie Jones, Associate Attorney; Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick & Kohn
How much do you know about the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and how it relates to your duties as a school official? Are your school board members and district staff aware that some Illinois courts and the General Assembly have been addressing some important FOIA issues over the past year? Learn best practices for managing public records requests.

School Finance 101
Michael P. Frances, Sr. Financial Advisor, PMA Financial Network, Inc.
Come learn about how school districts in Illinois are funded and the different ways they spend those resources. This session will focus on the basics of school funding at the local, state, and federal levels, including the property tax cycle, general state aid, and fund accounting.

Illinois Program Accounting Manual
Deborah Vespa, Division Administrator; IL State Board of Education
Account structure by fund, function and object, revenue and expenditure accounting, description and purpose of funds and the current Illinois Program Accounting Manual (IPAM) changes. Learn about the new ARRA revenue codes and expenditures accounting. Attendees are encouraged to bring their district budgets and a copy of current IPAM information (available for download from the ISBE website at http://www.isbe.net/finance/htmls/rule_changes.htm).

11:05 am - 12:05 pm Breakout Sessions

payrolL: Process Payroll from Start to Finish
Barney Mundorf, Attorney; Guin, Martin & Mundorf, LLC
Carol Reinhardt, Bookkeeper; Venice CUSD 3
This session will provide you with a basic understanding of the payroll process. Learn about timecards, contracts, IRS rules, IMRF and TRS rules, overtime issues and blended rate for non-exempt workers.

Open Meetings Act, Records Management & Technology
James Peters, Partner; Zukowski Law Offices
Navigating issues that involve the words electronic, meetings, minutes, law, records, and technology can decrease productivity and increase anxiety. Participants will learn about available resources and best practices for managing these complex issues in their school districts.

Using IASB’s Policy Updating Services
Anna Lovern, Dir./Policy Services; IL Association of School Boards
Richard Voltz, Assoc. Dir./Prof. Dev. & Induction/Mentoring; IL Association of School Administrators
Does your district subscribe to PRESS or PRESS Plus?  If so, come learn how to get the most from these unique services. If not, come see what your district may be missing.

12:05 pm - 12:45 pm Lunch

12:50 pm - 1:50 pm Breakout Sessions

Making the Most of Minutes
Anna Lovern, Director Policy Services, Illinois Association of School Boards, Springfield
Both the Illinois Open Meetings Act and the School Code require that districts keep a written record of all meetings. This lively discussion will address the specific requirements, best practices, and some do’s and do not’s.

Dealing With the Media
James Russell, Associate Executive Director/Communications; IL Association of School Boards
Working with the media doesn’t have to be painful. But that doesn’t always mean that it will be painless. Find out how to work with and use the media to maximize your message and minimize your frustration. Traditional and social media resources will be discussed. Bring war stories and solutions to share.

Relationship Building: Can't We All Just Get Along?
Jason Leahy, Executive Director, Illinois Principals Association
Don't let the title of this session fool you. There will be no joining of hands and singing Kum Ba Yah. Jason will take you through a fun and interactive session that reveals the importance of building high quality relationships both personally and organizationally.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Closing General Session

Stand Up & Change Teen Statistics
R.Ed.I. Arts and Education Foundation
The edgy production is a show that features sketches and scenes which focus on current teen issues. This show is based on current statistics for teen alcohol, drug and physical abuse, violence, bullying, internet issues, cyber bullying, sexting, depression, teen suicide, peer pressure, prejudice, weight control/self esteem, depression, suicide, teen dating/pregnancy, and hate crimes.