Welcome to ASBO International!
 T he Association of School Business Officials International
is a professional association which provides programs and services to promote the highest standards of school business management practices, professional growth, and the effective use of educational resources.
This Web site is designed to guide you through the products and services offered by our association. This site is open to everyone regardless of membership status.
We hope you'll browse these pages and take advantage of ASBO International's many offerings!
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Founded in 1910, ASBO International is a professional association of around 6,000 school business management professionals. Our mission is to provide programs and services to promote the highest standards of school business management practices, growth, and the effective use of educational resources. ASBO is a network of professionals providing knowledge, influence, and solutions.
Knowledge
At the very core of the ASBO International experience is the vast amount of knowledge that can be gained through professional development opportunities. Each month, our full-color magazine, School Business Affairs, is packed with in-depth articles on vital issues. Accents Online, our bi-weekly newsletter, serves as the prime vehicle for delivering information about happenings in the profession. Our Annual Meeting & Exhibits is an unparalleled value that covers all levels of school business management
Influence
The public, legislatures, regulatory agencies, and other education organizations look to ASBO International for expertise and a better understanding of the business side of schools. Many of our programs, like the Meritorious Budget Awards and the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting, are changing the ways schools do business. Through its 14 Professional Committees that cover everything from Accounting to Food Service and Transportation, ASBO International offers every school business official an opportunity to get involved, voice their opinions, and have an impact on the profession.
Solutions
Resources and networking are keys to achievement. ASBO International members
and staff are constantly working to amass the latest information and create networking environments to assist school business officials. ASBO members receive a
20% discount on more than 30 different publications. Our "Members Only" area of the Web site allows instant networking through topical bulletin boards, news updates, and a searchable online membership directory. Members also have access to discount car rentals, a low interest rate credit card, and inexpensive insurance programs.
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Who are ASBO's Members?
ASBO International represents around 6,000 school business officials employed in public and private school entities, as well as community and junior colleges and state departments of education. Members include non-instructional employees at the local, state and national levels from specialized areas in school business management, as well as the generalized field of school business administration.
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What is ASBO's Mission?
The Association of School Business Officials International is a professional association which provides programs and services to promote the highest standards of school business management practices and professional growth, and the effective use of educational resources.
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What are ASBO's Goals?
The primary goals of ASBO International are to enhance the profession of school business management, to improve the performance of the public and private school districts in which they work, and to assist these administrators and their districts to deal effectively with the changing environment in which schools operate.
Click here to find a download of ASBO's latest Strategic Framework.
Another goal of the Association is to provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among professionals. An important objective is to keep legislative bodies, governmental agencies and other members of the educational community informed of the Association's position on key issues relating to the administration of the educational enterprise.
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Who We Are and What We Believe in .PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format (244K file)
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ASBO International Governance
Click on the following links to find statements that are vital to this association.
Click here for ASBO International’s Board of Directors
ASBO International's Strategic Framework
ASBO International Bylaws
ASBO Committee Manual
ASBO’s most recent Annual Report
ASBO Press Releases
ASBO Members:
The latest version of ASBO International's Strategic Plan can be found in the Members Only area of our Web site (requires log-in).
The ASBO International Board Policy Manual is also available in the Members Only area of our Web site (requires log-in).
Click here for other association documents in the "Governance" folder of the ASBO Member Resources Community (requires log-in).
To contact ASBO, you can call, fax, or write to us at:
ASBO International
11401 North Shore Drive
Reston, VA 20190-4200
703 478-0405
703 478-0205 (FAX)
jsnyder@asbointl.org
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