SOUTHEASTERN

AND LOUISIANA ASSOCIATIONS OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS

Welcome to Louisiana, The “Sportsman’s Paradise”

Enjoy the chase. . .Embrace the chaos in your hunt for knowledge!!

Welcome to Shreveport, Louisiana!

As president of the Southeastern Association of School Business

Officials, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Shreveport, Louisiana

and the Shreveport Hilton and Convention Center for the LASBO/

SASBO Annual Conference and Discovery Forum. Thank you for

attending this 65th SASBO conference and celebrating the history

of LASBO’s and SASBO’s partnership.

Nancy White, SASBO Executive Director and the SASBO Board of Directors have

worked to build a conference that provides information, skill building, and networking

opportunities for you. This year we have a variety of educational sessions starting with

our pre conference sessions at 1:00 PM on Tuesday and continuing on Wednesday from

8:30 AM through 5:00 PM.

The opening general session on Tuesday will feature Steve Morgan as our keynote

speaker. The Outstanding Business Officials will be honored at this session followed by

a reception. You’ll enjoy excellent sessions and the time to visit with vendors on

Wednesday. Please show your support and appreciation for their participation. We

could not provide a conference at this level without their gracious support. SASBO’s

annual business meeting will end the day’s session and I hope you’ll all join us for din-

ner and karaoke at the Silver Star.

Thursday will hold Discovery Tracks beginning at 8:30 AM. These will end in time

for you to meet with users groups at the round table sessions, then gather for dinner,

dancing, and connecting with other members.

LASBO’s business meeting and state specific topics will close the conference on

Friday.

As we prepare to close the year, I want to thank you for the honor and privilege of

serving as your SASBO president. I have enjoyed working with old friends and making

new ones. I’d also like to thank Nancy White, the SASBO officers and the entire

SASBO and LASBO Board of Directors for their support and assistance this year.

Lesia Casanovas, Director Business/Finance

Beauregard Parish School Board

CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE Shreveport Convention Center - 2nd Floor

Date Agenda Time Monday President’s Reception for Early Birds 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. April 11th

Tuesday Registration 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. April 12th SASBO/LASBO Board of Directors’ Meetings 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Welcome to LASBO/SASBO Hospitality Suite 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Pre-Conference Educational Sessions 1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Opening General Session 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dinner on Your Own - Explore Shreveport Wednesday Registration 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. April 13th Breakfast with the Exhibitors 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Educational Breakout Sessions 8:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Exhibit Visitation & Break 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch with the Exhibitors & Vendor Recognition 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Educational Breakout Sessions 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Exhibit Visitation & Break 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Educational Breakout Sessions 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Exhibit Visitation & Door Prizes 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. SASBO’s Annual Business Meeting 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Off-site Attendee Only Hosted Event Dinner & Karaoke 6:30 p.m. - till ? Thursday Registration 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. April 14th Continental Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Discovery Educational Forums 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Consortium Groups Roundtables & Door Prizes 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sportsman’s Paradise Hospitality, Dinner, Games, Dancing & Prizes 6:00 p.m. Friday LASBO Breakfast - Legislative Update, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. April 15th Business Meeting, Recognitions and Lagniappe

MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. President’s Reception for Early Birds Red River Board Room

Sponsored by:

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration Room 205

“Open Season! Be vewy, vewy quiet…”

9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. SASBO Board of Directors’ Meeting Red River Board Room

LASBO Board Of Directors’ Meeting Room 206 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. SASBO/LASBO Boards Conference Walkthrough Red River Board Room

11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Welcome to “The Other Side” Hospitality Suite Rooms 202-204

Sponsored by:

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 pm. Pre-Conference Educational Sessions

“Fishing in the Dark”

Strategic Planning in Light of the ACA Room 207

Presenter: Monica Schermier, Health Care Reform Consultant - American Fidelity

Many employers are understandably overwhelmed by the magnitude and dynamic nature of the evolving Health Care Reform law. This presentation focuses on the rules that create responsibilities for employers such as updates to the employer mandate, reporting and administrative obligations and preparation for the Cadillac Tax. We will summarize each of the provisions, break down the requirements and answer frequently asked questions about the rules, provide tips for compliance, and identify resources available for employers who would like additional information or assistance.

Fair Labor Standards Act Room 208

Presenter: Mikura Fuller, Assistant District Director - U. S. Department of Labor - Wage and Hour

Overview and updates of the FLSA

New CFO Workshop - Translating Leadership Theory into Practice in the “Real World” Room 209

Presenters: Bill Hebert, Director of Finance, Jefferson Davis Parish Jim Melohn, Chief Financial Officer & Legislative Liaison, St. Charles Parish, LA

Recent leadership training workshops have done a fine job in introducing leader-ship principles and concepts to school business officials who have long needed such training. However, a criticism of these workshops coming from the inexperi-

Please wear your name badge at all times. Your name badge is your admission ticket to conference activities and meal functions.

enced CFOs with less than 5 years of experience is this: It’s fine to know of leadership principles, but how have they been applied in real life situations faced by experienced CFOs? Was their application successful, and what mistakes were made? This workshop seeks to address those questions by taking real-life situa-tions faced by experienced CFOs as illustrations of suggested behavior that led to successful conclusions or, in some cases, a discussion of what may have gone wrong.

2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Pre-Conference Educational Sessions

“Catch of the Day” Strategic Planning in Light of the ACA (Continued) Room 207 Presenter: Monica Schermier, Health Care Reform Consultant American Fidelity

Family Medical Leave Act Room 208 Presenter: Mikura Fuller, Assistant District Director U. S. Department of Labor - Wage and Hour

Overview and updates of the FMLA

New CFO Workshop - Translating Leadership Theory into Practice in the “Real World” (Continued) Room 209

Presenters: Bill Hebert, Director of Finance, Jefferson Davis Parish Jim Melohn, Chief Financial Officer & Legislative Liaison, St. Charles Parish, LA

“First Time” Attendee Orientation Rooms 203/204 Presenters: Emerging Leaders/SASBO Past Presidents

First-time attendees will be welcomed by a group of Emerging Leaders and SASBO Past-presidents where they will learn about the various benefits their LASBO/SASBO membership brings. Among these topics will be resources such as; the SASBO website, the ERC (Electronic Resource Center), and SASBO's online professional development series, the Expert Exchange. Information re-garding LASBO certification and the SASBO Leadership Summit will also be provided. Attendees will also learn how to navigate the new conference mobile application and what there is to do and see in the Shreveport-Bossier City area.

Opening General Session 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Ballroom B Welcome Lesia Casanovas, SASBO President

Invocation/Memorial Terry Haas, SASBO Past President

Musical Presentation Parkway High School Jazz Band Bossier Parish, Bossier City, Louisiana Mark Minton, Director

Presentation of Colors Parkway High School JROTC Bossier Parish, Bossier City, Louisiana Lt. Colonel Dave Hadden

Pledge of Allegiance Lesia Casanovas, SASBO President

Introduction of Special Guests Lesia Casanovas, SASBO President

Greetings from Caddo Parish School Board Dr. Theodis Lamar Goree Superintendent

Greetings from ASBO International Brenda Burkett, President ASBO International

Greetings from Louisiana ASBO Wilfred Bourne, President, LASBO

Greetings from the Shreveport-Bossier CTB Stacy Brown, President

Giving Back Community Service Project Chris Campbell, Vice President SASBO

LightHouse Project Chris Gabriel, Executive Vice President Volunteers of America of North Louisiana Presentation of Outstanding Business Officials Lesia Casanovas, President SASBO and Joel McKenzie, American Fidelity

Sponsored by American Fidelity

Special Recognitions Lesia Casanovas, President SASBO Introduction of Keynote Speaker Lesia Casanovas, President SASBO

Volunteers of America’s LightHouse Project reaches out to families living in some of Shreveport’s and Bossier City’s poorest neighborhoods. We are a beacon of hope for those who strive to overcome poverty, illiteracy and joblessness. A center of community life since 1986, the LightHouse offers a wide range of programs serving children, adolescents and their families. Our goals are educational achievement, eco-nomic self-sufficiency and productive citizenship.

Keynote Address Steve Morgan

Four Phases of Attitude Experience the levels of emotion and attitude change that we all go through in each and every project and relationship we enter. Learn how to identify and monitor these attitudes in ourselves and those around us.

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sportsman’s Paradise Reception Pre-Conference Foyer

Sponsored by

Dinner on Your Own. Explore Shreveport

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Steve Morgan is a motivational speaker and consultant. He graduated from USL in Lafayette LA, with degrees in Personnel Management and Psychology. He has been a top performer with Carlson Learning Company since 1981 and was selected “The Most Promising New Human Resources Development Trainer” in 1983. Steve has been engaged by several Fortune 500 companies to help motivate their employees to increase productivity, enhance communications and teambuilding. Some of his clients include Chase Bank, The Federal Judicial System, Chrysler Corporation, and the United States Air Force. He has entertained and delighted audiences throughout the United State since 1980 with an energetic, enthusiastic presentation style. Audiences become a part of each presentation, so they leave excited and readily equipped to take on new challenges. Sales training, staff development, and process redesign are some of the areas in Steve’s portfolio. For a complete description of the sessions or additional information, contact Mr. Morgan at 504-733-0602 or 504-908-1873.

Steve Morgan

Purchase your “Give Back Tickets” today. 1 for $10 or 3 for $20

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Room 205 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast with the Exhibitors Ballroom B

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Educational Breakout Sessions

“Good things come to those who bait”

Reviewing Vendor Contracts Room 201

Presenter: Evan Marshall Alvarez - Hammonds, Sills, Adkins & Guice LLP

An overview of common clauses found in contracts and how such clauses govern your contractual relationship.

General Liability and Educator Legal Liability Issues Room 202

Presenter: Jon Guice - Hammonds, Sills, Adkins & Guice, LLP Sponsored by: North American Solutions

A case study of general liability arising out of the school environment and a review of educator legal liability issues.

How Today’s Computer Science Initiative Will Impact Your Schools and Our Nation Room 206

Presenter: G. B. Cazes, Vice President - Cyber Innovation Center

The Cyber Innovation Center has formed partnerships with state departments of education and school districts across the country to help develop and implement a Computer Science initiative that will have a positive impact not only on school districts but also workforce and economic development efforts in communities across the nation.

Managing and Leading Change: Implementation of Paperless Solutions Room 207

Presenter: Diane B. Allison, CPA, CGMA, CGFO, CLSBA, Director of Business Services Ascension Parish School District, Louisiana

The change to convert from less paper to more technology can be huge and affects many departments, from bus drivers logging in remotely to biometric scanning for lunch to making bank deposits remotely from your desk. In this session you’ll learn the signs indicating that it’s time to find a paperless solution, how to effectively create major change and overcome some common stumbling blocks, tips for successful implementations, and how to calculate a return on in-vestment.

Beyond the Device: Important (Financial) Considerations When Deploying A Room 208 1:1 Digital Initiative

Presenter: Christine Horowitz, Director of Instructional Technology Spartanburg #7 - South Carolina

Is your district considering a 1:1 initiative? Learn about all the (financial) aspects necessary to ensure that your digital conversion is a success for many years to come! Many districts focus on the device only, however, attention needs to be given to a wide variety of factors including instructional goals, professional development and stakeholder buy-in. In it’s third year, Spartanburg District 7 will share their roadmap to success in implementing an award winning digital initiative in grades 3-12.

Surviving A Fair Labor Standard Act Audit Room 209 Presenter: Kathy Hanlon, Chief Financial Officer - Fayetteville Public Schools, Arkansas

Learn how to prepare for and survive an audit as well as brush up on wage & hour topics.

Certified School Risk Manager Program Room 210 Presenter: Dino C. Gavanes, CIC, Director of Industry Relations - The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research

Description and review of all CSRM designation courses available to SASBO members.

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Educational Breakout Sessions

“The duck stops here”

Identity Theft Awareness Room 201 Presenter: Melony Davis-Knabb, Senior Vice President/Business Solutions Trainer Harvard Risk Management/Legal Shield

With proper education on identity theft, potential victims can be proactive and preventive in every area of their identity. We will be covering driver's license, medical, passport, email, Social Security, public records, children's identities, good credit, bad credit, inquiries, credit bureaus, and financial. When an identity theft happens it can be catastrophic, it can affect every aspect of your life.

Fraud and Common Audit Deficiencies Room 202

Presenter: Jaunicia Mercer, CPA, CFE, CGMA Partner - Allen, Green & Williamson, CPA

A broad overview on the Global Fraud Study “Report to the Nations” prepared by the ACFE will be presented along with helpful tips on to how to identify fraud in your operations. Additionally, a discussion on fraud and common deficiencies noted during the audit process.

Health & Wellness/Fiscally Fit Room 206 Presenter: Mary Bonnette, Finance Director - Avoyelles Parish School Board, Louisiana

Participants will begin the session with a warmup series of yoga poses sequenced to create an energized effect through a combination of posture, breath work and movement. Zumba dance moves which features aerobic/fitness inter-val training with a combination of fast/slow rhythms that tone the body will fol-low.

Developing A Highly Functioning Finance Team Room 207 Presenter: Diane B. Allison, CPA, CGMA, CGFO, CLSBA, Director of Business Services Ascension Parish School Board, Louisiana

Want to motivate your finance team to even higher levels of productivity? In this session you'll learn the three keys to intrinsically motivate your team, ideas for implementing those keys, touch on employee evaluations, and learn some tips for getting the BEST work from your finance team.

Digital 2.0 Room 208

Presenter: Terry K. Haas, Chief Financial Officer - Mooresville Graded School District, North Carolina

Mooresville Graded School District has successfully implemented a 1:1 digital program over the last 8 years. What is next once you have a successful pro-gram? Come hear next steps on the road to a successful digital 1:1.

Louisiana Construction Law Basics for School Projects Room 209

Presenter: Daniel Lund III, Director - Coats/Rose, PC

This course presents a survey of Louisiana construction law topics as they affect school projects, including project bidding, contract formation, liens, claims, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Public Relations/Media Room 210

Presenter: Holly Holland, Public Information Officer - Calcasieu Parish School Board, Louisiana

This session will include a discussion on both public relations and media engagement, and why they're important in the realm of education. Also included are tips on how to "steer" the media and why a social media presence is important even in small districts.

10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Exhibit Visitation and Break Ballrooms A-D 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch with the Exhibitors and Vendor Recognition Ballrooms A-D

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Educational Breakout Sessions

“If you’re too busy to hunt, you’re too busy”

Common Issues Affecting Governmental Investment Programs and the Best Room 201 Practices to Resolve Them

Presenter: John Huffman, Principal - Reliant Investment Management, LLC

This session will identify seven issues that the speaker commonly sees in governmental investment programs and discuss best practices that may be used to resolve or avoid them. There will a brief review of two case studies illustrating some of the concepts presented.

Keep ‘Em Honest: Key Accounting Controls in Payroll, Accounts Payable and Your Schools Room 202

Presenter: Susan Barkley, CPA, Director of Finance - Shelby County Public Schools, Kentucky

Learn how to eliminate the opportunity side of the fraud triangle. We will discuss specific internal controls and procedures in the areas of payroll and accounts payable. In addition, we will examine specific controls applicable to the finance functions of your schools. Peppered with interesting statistics and real-life examples of fraud, this is a session you won't want to miss!

SFO Credentials: Who Needs ’Em? YOU Do!! Room 206 Presenter: Brenda R. Burkett, CPA, SFO, President - ASBO International (Panel Discussion)

Sponsored by:

Are you a local School Business hero? Attend this interactive session and learn how to become one of ASBO International's next SFO Certificants! This panel of SFO's will share with you their own preparation and test-taking experiences, to help you feel confident and ready to take on this awesome credentialing chal-lenge. Come join us and take your career to the next level!!

Paperless Solutions in the Business Office Room 207 Presenter: Jolain Landry, Chief Financial Officer - Iberville Parish School Board, Louisiana

During this session, participants will learn ways to eliminate or greatly reduce the use of paper. "Going paperless" can save money, boost productivity, save space, make documentation and information sharing easier, keep personal infor-mation more secure, and help the environment. Participants will learn how to reduce the amount of paper by becoming more organized electronically with im-proved data and information management. Ideas on policies will also be intro-duced on how to minimize copies, printing and duplication in the office. Printer and scanning options and strategies will also be reviewed.

Student/Athlete Accident Insurance Room 208

Presenter: Doug Young, President - The Young Group

Learn how this type of insurance can help reduce your school's liability insur-ance premiums. Learn how to be a smart purchaser of Student/Athlete Accident Insurance for your school(s). Find out how your school can target high-claims areas and reduce the cost of Student/Athlete Accident Insurance.

Body Language Room 209 Presenter: Misty Caish , Principal Accountant - Virginia Beach City Schools, Virginia

In this session you will be introduced to body language and learn to understand what people are saying without the use of words. There are many times in the workplace that you really want to get an idea of what your employees may be thinking about but not really saying. You will also be able to subconsciously be aware of your own body posture or gestures that could enhance your communi-cation skills.

Google Docs Room 210 Presenter: Sharon Chuculate, Business Manager/District Treasurer - Two Rivers School District, Arkansas

How to use Google Docs and improve efficiency in your Business Office

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Exhibit Visitation and Break Ballrooms A-D

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Educational Breakout Sessions

“A reel expert can tackle anything”

It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Room 201 Presenter: Butler Bourgeois, Area Vice President -Arthur J. Gallagher

Do you feel like it is "every man for himself" trying to chase down all the chang-ing risks your school system faces? Sometimes it seems like there is a new obstacle around every corner everyday! It's just maddening! But you're in luck! There are new innovative insurance products to meet these ever changing needs. Come learn about these new tools to help you stay ahead of the hazards.

Ins and Outs IRS Audit (Panel Discussion) Room 202

Presenter: Wanda Parker, Finance Officer - Nelson County Schools, Kentucky

Susan Barkley, Director of Finance, Shelby County, Ky.; Tim Ward, Director of Finance, Vernon Parish School Board, LA; Brian Brown, Director of Purchasing and Finance, North Little Rock School District, AR; Denise Drennan, Chief Financial Officer, North Little Rock School District, AR; and Wanda Parker will host a panel discussion on actual audits performed at their school districts. Issues include payroll, contract labor, 403(b) plans, and employee benefits.

The Challenge of Change Room 206 Presenter: Steve Morgan - New Directions of the Future

Understanding the inevitability of change and how to flow with the changes and even become the driving force in change rather than the victim of it.

Legal Update on Retirement Plans & Pensions Room 207 Presenter: Richard Turner, Vice President and Associate General Counsel - Valic

The session will cover a number of important plan topics, including: contribu-tion limits and coordination across multiple plans; prototype plan documents for 401(a) and 403(b) plans; well-designed compliance procedures, and their importance for plan corrections; fiduciary considerations, including the Depart-ment of Labor’s fiduciary advice regulation; other regulatory and legislative updates; and more.

Uniform Grant Guidance Room 208 Presenter: Amy Tynes, CPA, CFE, CGMA, Partner Allen, Green & Williamson, CPA

Overview of what the Uniform Grant Guidance entails along with a discussion of how this will effect your agency and the audit process.

Workmen’s Compensation and Property & Casualty Claims - Prevention, Room 209

Reporting, Monitoring

Presenter: Rick Fisher, CWCP and Executive Vice President Claims Administrative Services, Inc.

Overview regarding prevention, reporting and monitoring workers' compensa-tion and property and casualty claims. Helpful hints in preventing claims, learn-ing the importance of reporting claims timely, and how to monitor your TPA to get outstanding results.

Beyond Imaging: Redefining the Paperless School District Room 210 Presenter: Brian Hinson, Account Executive - Softdocs, Inc.

Did you know that each year enough paper is thrown away to make a 12 foot wall from New York to California? While schools have taken a step towards im-proved document management strategies, many administrative and student fac-ing processes remain paper intensive. From content management, to process au-tomation and e-Forms, learn how the Etrieve platform from Softdocs is helping schools redefine what it truly means to be “paperless” throughout student ser-vices, HR, finance, and beyond.

4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Visitation and Door Prizes Ballroom B

SASBO’s Annual Business Meeting 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Ballroom B

Presiding Lesia Casanovas, SASBO President Special Recognitions Lesia Casanovas, SASBO President Committee Reports

Constitution and By Laws Kathy Hanlon, Arkansas Director, Chair Financial Review Nan Hartley, West Virginia Director Resolutions Stu White, Mississippi Director, Chair Nominations Terry Haas, SASBO Past President

Election of Officers and Directors Lesia Casanovas, SASBO President Installation of SASBO Officers Brenda Burkett, ASBO International President Special Presentation Tony Messer, 2016-17 SASBO President Anita Murphree Scholarship Patsy Smith, SASBO Past President 2006-2007 Invitation to 2017 Conference Rita Zazzaro, SASBO Director, Florida Adjournment

6:30 p.m. Laissez les bons temps rouler - (Let the good times roll!)

Attendees and their Guests Offsite Dinner & Karaoke - Silver Star

See Gayle Adams at the First Financial Booth #22 or Joel McKenzie at the American Fidelity Booth #6

To pick up your ticket (wristband) to get on board the bus

Board the bus outside the Convention Center at 6:30 p.m., for an off-site sponsored event you won’t want to miss! Join your friends and colleagues at the Silver Star for dinner and a

little “friendly” Karaoke Competition!

Sponsored by:

THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2016

7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Registration Room 205 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast Pre-conference Foyer

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Discovery Forums Track 1

Off Site Team Building, Collective Visualization and an Out-of-This-World Experience (Bus Leaves Convention Center at 8:20 a.m.) -

Have an out-of-this-world experience in the Space Dome Planetarium, make a slow motion marble roller coaster in a more down-to-earth team-building exercise, and rekindle your passion for life-long learning while sparking your curiosity at the Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center.

Track 2 Room 206

Shining a Light on Cyber Education

Presenter: National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center Staff (NICERC)

There has been an attack on the nation’s power grid! We don’t know when the power will be turned back on and who is responsible for the attack. You decide to work with a group of friends to build flashlights and go on an adventure to catch the cyber criminals! In this Discovery Track, participants will learn about fundamental electricity and cyber concepts through an interactive and engaging format. Groups will build unique working flashlights using everyday materials along with various electrical components. Additionally, a creative story will be written by the entire group on how the cyber criminals were caught. The curriculum presented in this track is an abbreviated version of NICERC STEM “Explore, Discover, Apply” Electricity Module.

Track 3 Room 207

Gliding into STEM Education

Presenter: NICERC Staff

Take a flight through history as we learn about the glider pilots of World War II. To honor the pilots, participants will build model gliders after learning about aerospace fundamentals. Keeping with the WWII theme, we will also discuss the influence of propaganda where you will be challenged to create a propaganda poster. This Discovery Track will culminate in a model glider competition where distance and accuracy will be put to the test! The curriculum presented in this track is an abbreviated version of NICERC STEM “Explore, Discover, Apply” Aerospace Module.

Track 4 Room 208

Protecting Your Autonomous Vehicle

Presenter: NICERC Staff

Your challenge: to program a robotic vehicle to navigate a maze! Then, we will look for and discuss vulnerabilities in the security of the vehicle as we add components. Participants will gain hands on experience with the Parallax Boe-Bot platform as it relates to introducing programming and robotics into the classroom. Throughout the session, participants will also be introduced to a variety of discussions on cyber security and the vulnerabilities that exist within our lives on a day-to-day basis. The curriculum presented in this track is an abbreviated version of NICERC Cyber Literacy, which is a foundational course, introducing high school students to electricity, programming, robotics, and the overarching humanities that govern them, and places it in the context of cyber security.

Track 5 Room 209

Beyond the Limits!!! Presenter: Steve Morgan

Sometimes thinking outside the box, just creates a bigger box. Learn how to think “Beyond the Limits!!!” with Steve Morgan, Motivational Speaker and Consultant. Experience the dynamics of using all the power and knowledge of your group to move forward at an accelerated pace. During this session you will learn to explore beyond the existing parameters and obstructions to create more effective ways of getting more done! Steve will en-ergize the group using a “low ropes” course to discover what it takes to make up a team and identify some of the normal roadblocks that inhibit team efforts.

Track 6 Room 202

Like a Boy (or Girl) Scout – “Be Prepared!” Presenter: Allen Thomas, VALIC Sponsored by: VALIC

This Discovery Track is designed to bring out the “boy scout” in all of us…and remembering to be prepared…for anything! While waiting for an op-portunity to get outside and do some energizing team building activi-ties, sit back and consider what opportunities life often hands you. And no matter how young, or old you may be, it is never too early to prepare for retirement. It is important to know and understand your sources of income in retirement. And, equally important, figure out how your essential living expenses will be covered.

Following this segment, the group will travel to Barksdale Air Force Base – Splat Zone Paintball - for a jam-packed afternoon of team paintball challenges. The teams will get to see first-hand who is really “prepared!!” (Bus Leaves at 10:45 a.m. for the offsite portion)

Track 7 Room 201

SWOT’s It Like to Fly Above the Rest?

Presenter: Barksdale Air Force Base Leadership Team

In this session, your group will do a team building exercise using a SWOT (Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats) analysis to solve an organi-zational issue that would be relevant to your school district. Join a group of officers from the Barksdale Air Force Base who head up a council whose sole focus is the professional development of members of their team. With this group you will discuss topics like solving “Careerism” within your organization which couples well with discussions on Toxic Leadership and “Are you are Consumer or Producer?”

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Consortium Groups Roundtables & Door Prizes Rooms 203/204 6:00 p.m. Sportsman’s Paradise Reception Ballrooms A, B. C, & D Dinner/Dancing/Games/Prizes

Sponsored by:

FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2016

7:30 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. LASBO Breakfast Ballroom A 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. LASBO Business Meeting

“The big one got away”

Magnolia/Cypress Awards Louisiana Legislative Update President’s Challenge Message

Thank you for attending.

Have a safe trip home!

Save the date: SASBO Conference & Discovery Forum Rosen Plaza, Orlando, Florida

April 1-6, 2017

Congratulations to the 2016 Outstanding Business Officials

Alabama Hannah Bevel, Accountant, Albertville City Schools Arkansas Pat Tapley, Business Manager/District Treasurer, Greenbrier School District Florida Robert Waremburg, Director of Transportation, Clay County Schools Georgia Rick Cost, Chief Financial Officer, Gwinnett County Public Schools Kentucky Don Fleu, Director of Finance, Boyd County Board of Education Louisiana James Melohn, Chief Financial Officer & Legislative Liaison, St. Charles Parish School Board Mississippi Jennifer Hession, Director of Finance, Lamar County School District North Carolina John Kachmarik, Director of Budget Development and Management Services, Retired, Charlotte Mecklenburg Board of Education South Carolina Leanne Lordo, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, Fort Mill #4 School District Tennessee Rebecca Owens, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Williamson County Schools Virginia Lisa Frye, Executive Director of Finance, Frederick County Schools

SASBO Salutes the 2015-16 State Outstanding Business Officials Each of the State’s Outstanding Business Officials were selected for their leadership and the contributions they have made to their school district and their state association, the service they have provided to their peers and subordinates and their service to their local community. Each is recognized as one of the top school business officials in their state and serve as a men-tor and role model for members of their state ASBO as well as SASBO.

Special thanks go to American Fidelity Assurance for their support of the

SASBO Outstanding Business Officials program.

Year Name City Convention Site 1951 Organization Meeting Toronto, Canada

1951-53 Andrew C. Hutson Knoxville, TN Atlanta, GA

1953-54 Rayburn J. Fisher Birmingham, AL New Orleans, LA

1954-55 Norman J. Aaron Atlanta, GA Birmingham, AL

1955-56 Crawford Greene Tampa, FL Louisville, KY

1956-57 Walter R. Lataple New Orleans, LA Charleston, SC

1957-58 Roy C. Taylor Greenville, SC Miami, FL

1958-59 Jesse B. Meyers Louisville, KY Asheville, NC

1959-60 Fred W. McEwen Jackson, MS Jackson, MS

1960-61 Henry M. Eubank Richmond, VA Richmond, VA

1961-62 L. Orville Calhoun Jacksonville, FL Nashville, TN

1962-63 Paul L. Franklin Meridian, MS Columbus, GA

1963-64 Nathan M. Patterson Columbus, GA New Orleans, LA

1964-65 Kenneth W. Tidwell Atlanta, GA Mobile, AL

1965-66 Ed F. Hurst Miami, FL Louisville, KY

1966-67 Harold T. Porter New Orleans, LA Charleston, SC

1967-68 W. E. Campbell Norfolk, VA Jacksonville, FL

1968-69 James McCullough Chattanooga, TN Biloxi, MS

1969-70 James W. Colmey Memphis, TN Norfolk, VA

1970-71 James L. Howard Marietta, GA Chattanooga, TN

1971-72 Fred W. Wells Sumter, SC Atlanta, GA

1972-73 Fred H. Kline Miami, FL New Orleans, LA

1973-74 John W. Grindle Atlanta, GA Mobile, AL

1974-75 Delbert S. Nowell Nashville, TN Louisville, KY

1975-76 R. T. Ashley Orangeburg, SC Columbia, SC

1976-77 James J. Benson Mobile, AL Charlotte, NC

1977-78 John W. Hansil Huntersville, NC Orlando, FL

1978-79 Smith Sparks Jackson, MS Biloxi, MS

1979-80 R. E. Fowler Albany, GA Richmond, VA

1980-81 Vic Christenson Bowling Green, KY Nashville, TN

1981-82 Ray Rogers Columbia, SC Atlanta, GA

1982-83 Alton J. Nolle, Jr. Orlando, FL New Orleans, LA

1983-84 Jerome F. Sterm Norfolk, VA Birmingham, AL

1984-85 Ray Holt Memphis, TN Louisville, KY

1985-86 Gordon Clary Gastonia, NC Charleston, SC

SASBO PAST PRESIDENTS

Year Name City Convention Site

1986-87 Ruth Garling Jackson, MS Tampa, FL

1987-88 Ron Howdyshell Florence, AL Biloxi, MS

1988-89 Douglas Welland Clarksville, TN Ashville, NC

1989-90 Emory Haselden Charleston, SC Williamsburg, VA

1990-91 J. D. Corbett Wilson, NC Nashville, TN

1991-92 Carl Bennett Jacksonville, FL Atlanta, GA

1992-93 Martha Dees New Albany, MS New Orleans, LA

1993-94 Mike Herring Charleston, SC Huntsville, AL

1994-95 Charles L. Pruett Atlanta, GA Lexington, KY

1995-96 Scott Dutt Tupelo, MS Myrtle Beach, SC

1996-97 James Ward Powhatan, VA Greensboro, NC

1997-98 Katrina Miller Jefferson, NC Charleston, WV

1998-99 Jack Thomas McDonough, GA Hot Springs, AR

1999-00 Phil Kelly Rock Hill, SC Williamsburg, VA

2000-01 Brenda Mitchell Beaufort, NC Biloxi, MS

2001-02 Johnny Thaxton Russellville, AR Memphis, TN

2002-03 Del Parker Columbus, GA Savannah, GA

2003-04 Nancy White Charles Town, WV Lafayette, LA

2004-05 David Wise Reidsville, NC Mobile, AL

2005-06 Helen “Ruthie” Davis` St. Francisville, LA Louisville, KY

2006-07 Patsy Smith Branch, AR Myrtle Beach, SC

2007-08 Robert “Bob” Aylor Chesterfield, VA Orlando, FL

2008-09 Robert “Rob” Terry Huntsville, AL Charleston, WV

2009-10 Brantley Thomas Moncks Corner, SC Little Rock, AR

2010-11 Gail Binder Versailles, KY Concord, NC

2011-12 Roger Underwood Knoxville, TN Biloxi, MS

2012-13 Sandy Halliwell Clinton, MS Norfolk, VA

2013-14 Nathan Barber Russellville, AR Kingsport, TN

2014-15 Terry Haas Mooresville, NC Myrtle Beach, SC

President - Lesia Casanovas - Director of Business & Finance

Beauregard Parish School Board, DeRidder, Louisiana

President Elect - Tony Messer - Chief Finance Officer Chatham County Schools, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Vice President - Chris Campbell, Treasurer

Putnam County Schools, Winfield, West Virginia

Past President - Terry Haas, Chief Financial Officer Mooresville Graded Schools, Mooresville, North Carolina

Director - Robert Terry - Huntsville City Schools -Huntsville, Alabama Director - Kathy Hanlon - Fayetteville Public Schools -Fayetteville, Arkansas Director - Rita Zazzaro - Lee County Schools, Ft. Myers, Florida Director - Jackie Sparks - Cook County Schools - Adel, Georgia Director - Wanda Parker - Nelson County Board of Education - Bardstown, Kentucky Director - Deborah Finlay - LaSalle Parish Schools - Jena, Louisiana Director - Stu White - Jackson County Schools - Vancleave, Mississippi Director - Scott Powell - Lincoln County Schools - Lincoln, North Carolina Director - Missy Campbell - Spartanburg School District 7 - Spartanburg, South Carolina Director - Rebecca W. Owens - Williamson County Schools - Franklin, Tennessee Director - Misty Caish - Virginia Beach City Schools - Virginia Beach, Virginia Director Nan Har tley - Marshall County Schools, Moundsville - West Virginia Associate Member - Herb Crawford - SchoolDude.com - Cary, North Carolina Associate Member - Todd Manning - Virco. Inc. - Roanoke, Virginia Associate Member - Joel McKenzie - American Fidelity - Lexington, Kentucky Executive Director - Nancy White, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

SASBO Team Robin Hukill - Escambia Board of Education - Pensacola, Florida

Carolyn Lindsey, Summerville, South Carolina

Southeastern Association of School Business Officials

Board of Directors 2015-2016

Louisiana ASBO Board of Directors

President - Wilfred Bourne, Calcasieu Parish School Board, Lake Charles

President-Elect - Mary Bonnette, Avoyelles Parish School Board, Marksville

Vice President - Ronald White, Jr., Plaquemines Parish School Board, Belle Chasse

Secretary - Anya Randle, Assumption Parish School Board, Napoleonville

Treasurer - LaFon Ortis, Lafourche Parish School Board, Thibodaux

Past President - Karl Bruchhaus, Calcasieu Parish School Board, Lake Charles

SASBO Director - Deborah E. Finlay, LaSalle Parish School Board, Jena

LDE Liaison - Juanita Duke, Ouachita Parish School Board, Monroe

LASBO Program Coordinator - Terri Adams, Prairieville District 1 - Felix Boughton, St. John Parish School Board, Reserve District 2 - Jolain Landry, Iberville Parish School Board, Plaquemine District 3 - Matthew Dugas, Lafayette Parish School Board, Lafayette District 4 - Ty McCutcheon, DeSoto Parish School Board, Mansfield District 5 - DaVona Howard, Monroe City Schools, Monroe District 6 - Deloris Walker, Bogalusa City School Board, Bogalusa District 7 - Michelle Trahan, Cameron Parish School Board, Cameron District 8 - Christine Lofton, Catahoula Parish School Board, Harrisonburg

Louisiana Association of School Business Officials

Board of Directors 2015-2016

Thanks Louisiana! The Officers and Board of SASBO express their sincere appreciation to the members

of the Louisiana Association of School Business Officials for their hard work and dedication in making this joint conference a reality.

DIAMOND SPONSORS American Fidelity Assurance Company

First Financial/Wellington Benefits SchoolDude.com

Taylor & Sons Insurance & Financial Services

Thanks to our sponsors for their generous support and participation at this conference. The following companies assisted

SASBO by contributing to our activities throughout the year.

PLATINUM SPONSORS National Life Group

VALIC Virco, Inc.

GOLD SPONSORS AXA

Plante Morgan Property Casualty Alliance of Louisiana

Software & Services TSA Consulting Group, Inc.

Young Group Inc./QBE

SILVER SPONSORS Allen, Green & Williamson, LLP Claims Administrative Services Education Management Systems, Inc. EIS Medclaims FBS - Financial Benefit Services Fitch Ratings Frontline Technologies Group Horace Mann Companies Kronos PublicSchool WORKS Regions Bank and Regions Institutional Services Reliant Investment Management, LLC Risk Services of Louisiana, Inc. Student Assurance Services TeacherMatch TimeClock Plus VOYA Financial/Voya Financial Advisors YellowFolder

BRONZE SPONSORS ADDvantage Care Benefit Services Arbiter Pay Argent Financial Arthur J. Gallagher Bingham Arbitrage Rebate Services, Inc. Chartwells School Dining ClassWallet Delta Dental EPES Software Fontenot Benefits & Actuarial Consulting GCA Education Services, Inc. Harris School Solutions Hayes Software Systems Heartland School Solutions Humana Image Tek JP Morgan Chase Kelly Educational Staffing LEAN Frog Business Solutions, Inc. LUBA Workers’ Comp Mid America Administrative & Retirement Solutions Milliman National Chemical Laboratories, Inc. National Joint Powers Alliance Online School Management Systems

Payschools PCMI/WillSub PenServPlan Services, Inc. PESG PSST, LLC ReliaPOLE Inspection Services School Outfitters SEAS Softdocs, Inc. Source4Teachers SunGard K12 The Omni Group TRA, Inc. Tyler Technologies

NETWORKING SPONSORS Capital One Courage Technologies, Inc. Educational Benefits Goal Planning Strategies LLC JTS Financial Louisiana Claims Administrators Raymond James Standard Investment Advisors

ADDITIONAL SPONSOR Foley & Judell, LLP

ADDvantage Care Benefit Services (Bronze) (Insurance - Accidental Death & Dismemberment)

PO Box 1858 Gray, LA 70359 985-873-2337 www.addvantagecare.com

Allen, Green & Williamson, LLP (Silver) (CPA Firm)

PO Box 6075 Monroe, LA 71211 318-388-4664 www.allengreenpa.com

American Fidelity (Diamond) (Section 125 Administrative Services 403b Administration, ACA Compliance Service)

2525 Harrodsburg Lexington, KY 40504 859-223-8030 www. American Fideli-ty.com

Arbiter Pay (Bronze) (Payment of Referees & Game Workers) 126 W. Sego Lily, Suite 190 Sandy, UT 84070 801-702-8025 www.arbitersports.com

Argent Financial Group (Bronze) (Institutional Services)

500 E. Reynolds Drive Ruston, LA 71270 318-251-5800 www.argentfinancial.com

Arthur J. Gallagher (Bronze) (Commercial Insurance & Risk Management/HR Consulting)

235 Highlandia Drive, Suite 200 Baton Route, LA 70810 225-906-1238 www.ajg.com

AXA (GOLD) (Financial Services, Including Retirement Plans)

525 Washington Blvd. Jersey City, NJ 551-580-8810 www.AXA.US.com

Bingham Arbitrage Rebate Services, Inc. (Bronze) (Arbitrage Rebate, Verification, and Schedule K Services)

1506 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 804-288-5312 www.bingham-ars.com

Capitol One (Networking) (Banking & Financial Services)

3840 Highway 22, #202 Mandeville, LA 70471 985-674-8113 www.capitalone.com

Chartwells School Dining (Bronze) (Food Service Management)

502 Glenway Cove Lebanon, TN 37057 615-374-8464] www.Chartwellsk12.com

Claims Administrative Services (Silver) (TPA Services)

501 Shelley Drive Tyler, TX 75701 903-509-8484 www.cas.services.com

ClassWallet (Bronze) (Funds Management, Expenditure Tracking and Reconciliation In Properties Environment)

4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 203-B Miami, FL 33137 786-309-5811 www.wp.classwallet.com

Courage Technologies (Networking) (Accounting Software for School Districts)

PO Box 5948 Brandon, MS 39047 601 936-3172

Delta Dental (Bronze) (Dental Insurance Provider)

17010 Shoal Creek, Suite 204 Highland Village, TX 75077 504-368-5171 deltadentalins.com

Education Management Systems, Inc. (Silver) (Enterprise Management Solutions for K-12, Financial, Operational and Cafeteria Management Technology)

4110 Shipyard Boulevard Wilmington, NC 28403 910-398-6055 www.thinklinqcom

Educational Benefits (Networking) (Supplemental Life Insurance (USAble Life)

17500 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, AR 72223 501-859-0817 www.ebi-ar.com

EIS Medclaims (Silver) (Medicaid Claim and Reimbursement Services)

16851 Jefferson Hwy, Suite 7A Baton Rouge, LA 70817 225-275-9040 www.eismedclaims.com

Vendor Directory

EPES Software (Bronze) (Activity Fund Accounting)

206 N. Armstrong Bixby, OK 74008 918-366-4452 www.epes.org

FBS - Financial Benefit Services (Silver) (TPA of Employee Benefits, ACA Tracking & Reporting, Benefits Consulting, Online Benefit Enrollment)

2121 N. Glenville Drive Richardson, TX 75082 800-583-6908 www.fbsbenefits.com

First Financial/Wellington Benefits (Diamond) (Third Party Administrator)

417 N Theard St Covington, LA 70433 985-893-5519 www.www.ffga.com

Fitch Ratings (Silver) (Provider of Credit Ratings, Commentary and Research)

111 Congress Avenue, Suite 2010 Austin, TX 78701 512-215-3728 www.fitchratings.com

Foley & Judell, LLP (Miscellaneous) (Law Firm)

365 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504-568-1249 www.foleyjudell.com

Fontenot Benefits & Actuarial Consulting (Bronze) (GASB Actuarial Valuation GASB 10, 45, & 68)

PO Box 6765 Metairie, LA 70009 504-906-1399 www.fbacllc.com

Frontline Technologies Group (Silver) (K-12 Administrative Software Solutions)

1400 Atwater Drive Malvern, PA 19355 610-727-0352 www.frontlinek12.com

GCA Education Services, Inc. (Bronze) (Facility Services, Including Janitorial/Custodial Grounds/Athletic Fields and Facilities O & M)

4702 Western Ave, Suite 101 Knoxville, TN 37902 888-736-0863 www.gcaservices.com

Goal Planning Strategies, LLC (Networking) (Insurance/Retirement Plans)

3147 w. Oak Street, Suite C Jena, LA 71342 318-992-1028

Harris School Solutions (Bronze) (Smartfusion - Helps Meet Demands for Transparency, Workplace Modernization, Fiscal Accountability And Compliance)

2429 Military Road, Suite 300 Niagara Falls, NY 14103 520-917-1394 x61106 www.harrisschoolsolutions.com

Hayes Software Systems (Bronze) (Textbook and Asset Inventory Management Software And Consulting Services)

12007 Research Blvd, Suite 103 Austin, TX 78759 512-219-7610 www.hayessoft.com

Heartland School Solutions (Bronze) (School Payment Solutions - MySchoolBucks)

787 Elmgrove Road Rochester, NY 14624 800-724-9853 ext 3057

www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com

Horace Mann (Bronze) (Insurance and Financial Services)

1 Horace Mann Plaza Springfield, IL 62715 217-788-5341 www.horacemann,com Humana (Bronze) (Group Medicare Health Insurance for Retirees)

5955 Carnegie Blvd., Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28209 215-356-9602 www.Hymana.com

Image Tek (Bronze) (Laser Fiche Software, Canon Document Scanner, Digital Forms)

11910 Richcroft Avenue Baton Route, LA 70814 225-273-3969 www.imageteckoflouisdiana.com

J. P. Morgan (Bronze - Non Exhibiting) (Asset Management, Financial Services)

451 Florida St, Floor 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70801 225-332-4088 www.jpmorganchase.com JTS Financial (Networking) (Insurance, Employee Benefits)

415 N. McKinley, Suite 305 Little Rock, AR 72205 501-227-0194 www.jtsfs.com

Kelly Educational Staffing (Bronze) (Substitute Teacher Staffing)

32840 N 54th Street Cave Creek, AZ 85331 480-292-9020 www.kellyeducationalstaffing.com

Kronos (Silver) (Time and Attendance, Absence Management, Labor Analytics, HR and Payroll Software)

297 Billerica Road Clemsford, MA 1824 615-487-7830 www.kronos.com/k12

LEAN Frog Business Solutions, Inc. (Bronze) (Focuses on Improving Education through the Application of Lean Six Sigma)

7738 B Madison Blvd Huntsville, AL 35806 256-656-9072 www.theleanleap.com

Louisiana Claims Administrators (Networking) (TPA - Claims Adjusting)

16260 Airline Highway, Suite E Prairieville, LA 70769 225-302-86609 www.locaclaims.com

LUBA Workers' Comp (Bronze) (Workers Compensation Insurance)

PO Box 9882 Baton Rouge, LA 0 225-216-4213 www.lubawc.com

MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions (Bronze) (403b/457b Third Party Administration/HRA/FSA Special Pay, Trust, 321 FICA Alternative, ACA Compliance Reviews)

402 South Kentucky Avenue, Suite 500 Lakeland, FL 33801 800-430-7999 www.midamerica.biz

Milliman (Bronze) (Actuarial Products, Employee Benefits & Risk Management)

10000 North Central Expressway, Suite 1500 Dallas, TX 75231 214-863-5625 www.milliman.com

National Chemical Laboratories, Inc. (Bronze) (Manufacturer of World Class Cleaning and Environmentally Responsible Products and Programs)

401 N 10th St Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-922-1200 www.NCLONLINE.com

National Joint Powers Alliance (Bronze) (Cooperative Purchasing)

PO Box 219 Staples, MN 56479 218-894-1930 www.mjparcoop.org

National Life Group (Platinum) (403b/457 Retirement Services)

15455 Dallas Pkwy, Suite 800 Addison, TX 75001 770-408-8623 www.nationallife.com

Online School Management Systems (Bronze) (Online School Payments - Activity Funds, Cafeteria Funds, And Before/After School Enrichment Programs)

22375 Broderick Drive, Suite 125 Sterling, VA 20166 703-378-8299 x202 www.osmsinc.com

Payschools (Bronze) (Web-based payment system and software)

40 Burton Hills Boulevard Nashville, TN 37215 303-779-6573 x163 www.databusys.com

PCMI/WillSub (Bronze) (Complete HR Management Program, Automated Substitute Place-ment & Absence Tracking with Proprietary Software WillSub)

140 Kent St. Portland, MI 48875 517-647-7533 www.pcmiservices.com

PenServ Plan Services, Inc. (Bronze) (Third Party Administrators - 403(b)/457 (b)

102 Trade Zone Drive West Columbia, SC 29170 830-791-4923 Www.penserv.com

PESG (Bronze) (Educational Staffing Solutions)

402 BNA Drive, Suite 202 Nashville, TN 37217 615-491-8374 www.mypesg.com

Plante Moran (Gold) (CPA’s, Technology & Management Consultants)

27400 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48037 248-223-3390 www.k12.plantemoran.com

Property Casualty Alliance of Louisiana (Gold) (Property & Casualty Insurance)

12300 Dundee Ct., Suite 112 Cypress, TX 77429 281-373-9339 www.pcalprogram.org

PSST, LLC (Bronze) (HR & Financial Software to Include AA-Track, Aesop BDIA, eStub an Seamless HR)

303 Middletown Park Place Louisville, KY 40243 502-992-0644 www.psst.com

PublicSchool WORKS (Silver) (Provider of Complete School Administration Software, Online Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs for K-12)

2010 Madison Road Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-631-6111 x7011 www.publicschoolworks.com

Raymond James (Networking) (Financial Advisors)

909 Poydras Street, Suite 1300 New Orleans, LA 70112 504-527-0227 www.raymondjames.com

Regions Bank and Regions Institutional Services (Silver) (Banking, Investment Management, Trustee and Custody Services)

400 Poydras St., Suite 2200 New Orleans, LA 70130 504-585-4564 www.regions.com

ReliaPOLE Inspection Services (Bronze) (Sports Lighting Pole Inspection and Repair)

3262 Decker Prairie Road, Suite 1 Magnolia, TX 77355 281-259-7000 www.polesafety.com

Reliant Investment Management, LLC (Silver) (Investment Management)

1715 Aaron Brenner Drive, Suite 504 Memphis, TN 38120 901-843-0600 www.reliantllc.com

Risk Services of Louisiana, Inc. (Silver) (Property & Casualty Insurance, Exclusive PCAL Agent)

3700 Jackson St. Ext. Suite 201 Alexandria, LA 71303 318-484-3328 www.leavitt.com

School Outfitters (Bronze) (School Furniture & Equipment)

3736 Regent Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45212 855-619-7394 www.scgiikiytfutters,cin

SchoolDude.com (Diamond - Non Exhibiting) (School Facility Management Services)

11000 Regency Parkway, Suite 200 Cary, NC 27518 919-816-8237 www.schooldude.com

SEAS (Bronze) (Medicaid Claim and Reimbursement Service)

PO Box 590 Mountain Home, AR 72654 870-656-7829 www.seaseducation.com

Softdocs, Inc. (Bronze) (Document Management, e-forms & Workflow)

807 Bluff Road Columbia, SC 29201 803-727-1093 www.softdocscom

Software & Services (Gold) (Software)

1120 S. Pointe Parkway, Bldg. A Shreveport, LA 71105 800-467-4477 www.softwareservices.net

Source4 Teachers (Bronze) (Substitute Staffing Management)

3330 Cumberland Blvd., Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30339 877-983-2244 www.Source4Teachers.com

Standard Investment Advisors (Networking) (Institution Investments)

#2 Sanctuary Blvd., Suite 204 Mandeville, LA 70471 985-778-2808 www.standardinvestmentadvisors.com

Student Assurance Services (Silver) (Student Accident Insurance, Catastrophic Accident Insurance)

333 North Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 800-328-2739 www.sas-mn.com

SunGard K12 (Bronze) (Student Information, Curriculum & Assessment, Special Education, & Financial & Human Resource Management)

3 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-849-7221 www.sungardk12.dom

Taylor and Sons Insurance & Financial Services (Diamond) (Supplemental Insurance, Like Insurance & Retirement Plans)

1201 Derek Drive Hammond, LA 70403 985-345-5064 www.tandsbenefits.com

TeacherMatch (Silver) (Introduce Education Leaders to Innovative Technology that Advances)

4611 North Ravenswood, #101 Chicago, IL 60640 773-332-4366 www.teachermatch.org

The Omni Group (Bronze) (403b/457b, TPA Providing Compliance, Remittance & Customer Service Support)

1099 Jay St, Bldg. F Rochester, NY 14611 585-436-6664 www.omni403b.com

TimeClock Plus (Silver) (Time and Attendance Software)

1 TimeClock Drive San Angelo, TX 76904 325-223-9500 x7552 www.timeclockplus.com

TRA, Inc. (Bronze) (Web-based School Activity Fund Accounting Software)

5027 Wrightsville Ave Wilmington, NC 28403 910-799-2252 www.trasoft,net

TSA Consulting Group (Gold) (Third Party Administration./Compliance on Retirement Plans)

15 Yacht Club Dr., NE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 888-777-5827 www.tsacg.com

Tyler Technologies (Bronze) (Tyler Technologies’ ERP Solutions offer governments/schools Fully Integrated Applications, Revenues and Human Capital Manage-ment)

370 US Route One Falmouth, ME 4105 800-772-2260 www.tylertech.com

VALIC (Platinum) (Financial Services)

2929 Allen Parkway Houston, TX 77019 713 831 6128 www.valic.com

Virco, Inc. (Platinum) (School Furnishings)

4764 Chippenham Dr. Roanoke, VA 24018 540 915 2639 www.virco,com

VOYA Financial/VOYA Financial Advisors (Silver) (Retirement & Investment Solutions)

2424 Edenborn Ave. Ste. 680 Metairie, LA 70001 504-620-5564 www.voya.com

YellowFolder (Silver) (Educational Documentation Management/Technology)

1125 Longpoint Avenue Dallas, TX 75247 214-431-3600 www.yellowfolder.com

Young Group Inc./QBE (Gold) (Insurance - Students, Employees, Property, Liability, Workers Comp, Bonds)

256 W Millbrook Rd Raleigh, NC 27609 888-574-6288 www.younggroup.big