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OASBO Professional Certification Program

OASBO Professional Certification Program. Presented Adam Stewart Chair, OASBO Professional Certification Committee OASBO Summer Conference, July 2009. A Little History.

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OASBO Professional Certification Program

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  1. OASBO Professional Certification Program Presented Adam Stewart Chair, OASBO Professional Certification Committee OASBO Summer Conference, July 2009

  2. A Little History • A committee including Angie Peterman, Nancy Groshong, Tom Kliegel, Jennifer Hiess, Chuck Rhoades, Claire Hertz, Al Shannon and Adam Stewart began development of a multi-level certification program in 2000 • Certified School Business Administrator • Certified School Business Manager • Certified School Business Specialist • Beta tested initial program Spring 2003 • Opened to full membership Fall 2003

  3. A Little History • Initially, eligibility was based upon education, experience, position duties & responsibilities, supervisors evaluation and letter of recommendation • This initial Program sunset in June 2005 • Awarded 43 certificates during 2003-05 • In July, 2005 a new certification process was implemented.

  4. Why Change the Program? • Wanted to strengthen the program • Continue to develop continuing education opportunities for members • Recognize the profession and accomplishments of our members • Provide higher levels of assurance to our stakeholders regarding qualifications of business officials

  5. Current Requirements • Must now have actual clock hours of instruction in various areas depending upon certification designation desired • Still require recommendation and evaluation of supervisor • Hours and course work based upon level of certification

  6. Current Requirements • All certification levels require: • 3 Hours of Ethics Training • 3 Hours of Leadership Training • 3 Hours of Principles of Education Training • In addition, individuals must have specific training in their areas of “specialty” • Hours will vary by specialty and certification level

  7. Certification Requirements CSBSCSBM CSMA Initial application OASBO membership Min. one year immediately preceding app. Required standards 123* Education background Minimum of a High school diploma required School business experience Varies - see specific requirements Supervisory experience No Yes Yes Required training hours Educational enterprise: Ethics 3 3 3 Leadership 3 3 3 Principles of education 3 3 3 Accounting: Cash management 3 3 Budget 4 4 Selected standard specific training 15 24 36 Electives 658 Total training hours 30 45 60

  8. Certificate & Renewal • Certificates are good for five years • Renewal of certificates is possible with required continuing education hours • Specialists can add more areas of “specialty” to their certificates on an on-going basis but renewal period will be five years from initial date of award

  9. Recertification Requirements Required training hours CSBS CSBM CSBA Educational enterprise: Ethics 3 3 3 Leadership 3 3 3 Principles of education 3 3 3 Accounting: Cash management 3 3 Budget 4 4 Personnel: Labor relations/employment law 6 Facilities 3 Food service 3 Risk management: Insurance 3 Payroll 3 Communications management 3 Purchasing 3 Transportation 3 Technology 3 Selected standard specific training 15 30 n/a Electives 36 44** 74** Total training hours 60 90 120 ** No more than 10 hours in any one standard.

  10. Continuing Education Credit Resource Approved Training Providers Page 24 of 26

  11. Meeting Educational Requirements • The previous slide was taken directly from the OASBO Professional Development Program Manual. This manual and other information about this program are available at www.oasbo.com/profcert/index.html. • In addition to the resources identified above, OASBO is also working to identify on-line classes currently being offered by other State ASBO affiliates that meet our Oregon standards.

  12. CURRENT STATUS • As of this date we have issued 49 Certificates: • 17 Certified School Business Administrators • 17 Certified School Business Managers • 15 Certified School Business Specialists • In addition, we have had 20 renewal certificates issued.

  13. What is coming next? • Continue to coordinate professional development opportunities for members through the Professional Development Committee • Develop on-line courses • Partner with other ASBO Affiliates

  14. What is coming next? • Developing a New Business Managers Institute that will be required in the future • Exploring a training program in conjunction with International ASBO affiliates • Identify other training options and organizations that provide training

  15. What is coming next? • We need your help! • Determine methods of providing continuing education • Identify subjects that need development of courses or specific training

  16. To Apply • Visit the OASBO web site at www.oasbo.com/profcert/index.html • Select Downloads • Print the Application Packet • Complete the requirements & submit

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