WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2019 7:00 a.m. ‐ 8:30 a.m. Marching to the LASBO Beat ‐ LASBO 5k Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk Join LASBO ‐ 5k Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk. Wednesday morning the Run/Walk will be held at the Golden Nugget Golf Course. Walkers ‐ Start recrui ng your walking teams! Runners ‐ Start training! Registra on is $5. Register HERE or visit the LASBO website for the link.

7:00 a.m. Registra on Opens

9:00 a.m. ‐ 11:30 a.m. Class 1: Throw Me Something Mister ‐ Hidden Costs of RIF There are many costs associated a er a reduc on in force has been implemented. Find out what the hidden costs maybe and how to plan for

those hidden costs.  

Jon Guice, Partner, Hammonds, Sills, Adkins & Guice        

        Class 2:            Watch Out for the Flambeaux ‐ AP Fraud and Automa on           Implemen ng several Accounts Payables automa on processes can mi gate poten al fraud associated with Accounts Payable Processes. This session will help you strengthten internal controls by implemen ng automa on in your Accounts Payable Department.  

  Chris Simpson, Director of Business, Comdata

11:30 a.m. ‐ 1:30 p.m. Lunch on Your Own

1:30 p.m. ‐ 2:30 p.m. Oh, It's Carnival Time... Opening Session Welcome & Introductory Remarks

2:30 p.m. ‐ 3:00 p.m. Break ‐ Visit with Sponsors

3:00 p.m. ‐ 5:30 p.m. Class 3: Second Lining in the Streets ‐ Public Records Act           Ever received a public record request? Do you know what informa on is public or not? This session will give the a endees all of the details with complying with the Louisiana Public Record Act.

Jon Guice, Partner, Hammonds, Sills, Adkins & Guice

Class 4: The Neutral Ground Side ‐ Policies You Need to Survive           There are many policies that school districts should adopt for their protec on. Join us for a review of some unusual policies that you need that you may not know you need.

Earl Burke and Jackie Sparks, SASBO Representa ves

6:30 p.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler ‐ Wednesday Night Tailgate Wear LASBO Shirts Entertainment ‐ Karaoke

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2019

12:00 p.m. ‐ 3:00 p.m. Krewe de LASBO ‐ Board Mee ng/Luncheon 3:00 p.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m. Registra on Open

6:00 p.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m. Fat Tuesday Crowning ‐ President’s Recep on (Blue Mar ni ‐ Golden Nugget’s premier mar ni lounge) Sponsored by First Financial Group of America  Wear Purple, Green & Gold

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019

7:00 a.m. ‐ 8:30 a.m. Coffee and Pastries ‐ Visit with Sponsors

8:30 a.m. ‐ 9:45 a.m. Class 5: All Hail the Super Krewe ‐ Shuffling Through School Transporta on Compensa on Issues A review of Bulle n 119 and a discussion of compensa on for bus drivers which include base pay, opera onal pay and subs tute driver pay.

George Horne, President, Horne Enterprises

Class 6: Worth More than Doubloons ‐ So Your District Needs More Money: Revenue Raising Op ons for Local Governments           Learning about the many ways school districts can raise money, from sales and ad valorem taxes to various kinds of debt, an overview of the process and the

role of the various people involved in the transac on.

Nmandi Thompson, Government Consultants

Class 7: They All Asked For You ‐ Effec ve Communica on with Board Members           Learning to communicate with board members in an efficient manner can help promote a posi ve culture for your en re school district. Join us to find out how!

Karl Bruchhaus, Superintendent, Calcasieu Parish School Board          Class 8:  

          Talkin’ ‘Bout Hey Now ‐ Federal Programs Monitoring           Monitoring federal programs at the local level ensures compliance with many federal regula ons. This session will house a review of an instrument that could be useful in compliance of all federal programs.

Earl Burke, MBA, CSBA, SASBO Representa ve; Assistant Superintendent of Business Services & Opera ons, Hinds County School District 1

9:45 a.m. ‐ 10:15 a.m. Break ‐ Visit with Sponsors

10:15 a.m. ‐ 11:45 a.m. Class 9: Not Jesture Business ‐ Confiden ality in the Central Office Much School Business informa on is not public informa on. This session will give an overview of per nent informa on that needs to remain confiden al within the workplace.

Kelly Morton Cook, Risk Management Supervisor, St. James Parish School Board

Class 10: Purple, Green and Gold ‐ How to make your Super App SUPER Based on strategy discussion and funding proposals, develop ways to create a Super App that will reflect all of your needs. 

Kenya Pierce, Sec on Administrator, Louisiana Department of Educa on, Office of Grants Management            

        Class 11:            Do Whatcha Wanna! ‐ Best Prac ces in School Budge ng           Learn about GFOA's new comprehensive budget process framework focused on academic and finance collabora on to best align resources and desired student outcomes, including everything from policies to calcula ng an academic return on investment.

Ma Bubness, Sr. Manager, Research and Consul ng, GFOA

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 con nued Class 12: But, I thought the sign said Facility! ‐ Emo onal Leadership Dilemmas           As a leader, there will be mes you're faced with Dilemmas. What will you do? How will you handle it?  

Anya Randle, LASBO President; Director of Business Services, Assump on Parish School Board LaFon Or s, LASBO President‐Elect; Assistant Business Manager,

Lafourche Parish School Board Lesia Casanovas, LASBO Vice‐President; Director of Finance/Business

Beauregard Parish School Board

11:45 a.m. ‐ 1:15 p.m. Boeuf Gras ‐ Business Mee ng Luncheon

1:30 p.m. ‐ 2:45 p.m. Class 13: Be er than Bacchus? ‐ Office of Group Benefits Update The Office of Group Benefits will provide an update and overview of the services their office provide to the members of their group.

Dean Moberley, OGB Administrator

Class 14: Unleash the Masquerade ‐ Cyber Awareness & Security Understanding cybersecurity challenges and developing solu ons. Learning about awareness of the most common risks and how to provide basic informa on security training for employees at all levels.

Lindsey Whinnery, CISSP, CISA Partner, Traina & Associates

Class 15: Coconuts, Purses, Shoes and Mirrors Galore ‐ Using Google Docs to Improve Business Efficiencies Using Google Documents can streamline your business office processes. This session will give you sugges ons on how Google Documents can increase produc vity in your business office.

Dewey Eaves, Sabine Parish

Class 16: Beads and Books By the Dozen ‐ Book Recommenda ons for Business Leaders If you want to lead, then you must read. Several individuals will share book recommenda ons of their choice. Come hear about books that have inspired, educated and challenged the thinking of your peers. Your a endance also qualifies you for a chance to win a book for your personal library.

Donna Post, CPA, CFO, St. Charles Parish School Board

2:45 p.m. ‐ 3:00 p.m. Break ‐ Visit with Sponsors

3:00 p.m. ‐ 4:30 p.m. Class 17: Plush Appeal ‐ Best Prac ces for Collec ons, Disbursements, and Payroll This session will provide par cipants with an overview of best prac ces to minimize control deficiencies and related audit findings.  

Bradley Cryer, CPA, Director of Local Government Services, Office of the Louisiana Legisla ve Auditor

Class 18: Hey Pocky‐A‐Way ‐ MFP Review Update A review of the factors that driving the funding school districts receive through the Minimum Founda on Program 

Beth Scioneaux, Chief Financial Officer, Louisiana Department of Educa on (Sessions con nues on next page)

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 con nued

Class 19:   Kings, Queens, Dukes, and Duchesses ‐ Genera ons in the Workplace            Which Genera on are you? And what does that say about you in the workplace?

Jackie Sparks, SASBO Representa ve; Finance Director of Cook County Board of Educa on

Class 20:            Going to the Mardi Gras ‐ The Importance of Crea vity in Effec ve Leadership Crea vity is one of the most important leadership quali es. This session will provide an overview of the different types of competent leaders, explore what dis nguishes crea ve leaders from the rest, discuss crea ve leadership ac ons & ideas and ways leaders can promote crea vity in the workplace.

Thomas Wohlleber, CRSM, 2019 ASBO Interna onal President

5:15 p.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m. We Don’t Hide the Crazy, We Parade It ‐ The Krewe of LASBO lead by Diamond and Pla num Sponsors 6:00 p.m. ‐ 10:00 p.m. Not a Ball, An Extravaganza Entertainment  ‐ Souled Out  ‐ Sponsored by Regions Bank  Wear Your Favorite Krewe Costume

7:00 a.m. ‐ 8:00 a.m. Coffee and Pastries 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 a.m. It's The Grand Marshal! ‐ Cer fica on Awards and Recogni on 9:00 a.m. ‐ 11:30 a.m. Where is the Overhead Clearance? Funding Strategic Priori es Despite Tight Budgets  

Nate Levenson, District Management Group Presiden al Challenge Message ‐ LaFon Or s, 2019 ‐2020 LASBO President Door Prizes/Adjourn

TENTATIVE AGENDA

FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

MEETING REMINDERS

PRINT OUT MEETING HANDOUTS— You will receive an email no later than one week prior to the conference with a link to the website page containing the speaker handouts.

DRESS: Business Casual is encouraged for the en re conference. Par cipa on in the Krewe Costumes is strongly encouraged for Thursday night!

DOOR PRIZES: Each school system is encouraged to bring a door prize with a minimum value of $25. Something unique to your parish/area is recommended.

CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: The conference will meet a maximum of 13 hours credit toward recer fica on. 13 hours CPE. LASBO will maintain CPE records of a endance for CPAs to meet CPE requirements.

Conven on Registra on Spring Conference Registra on and 1 Mile Fun Walk/ 5k Run Registra on is available online at www.lasbo.org.

Conven on Registra on Cancella on Policy

Conven on registra on cancella ons received in wri ng before March 15, 2019 will receive refunds. Cancella ons following said date are subject to forfeiture of all registra on fees.

Contact LASBO

Ques ons about this conven on registra on packet may be directed to Kai e Rivera at the LASBO office at info@lasbo.org or 225.343.2776.

Hotel Accommoda ons

A block of rooms has been contracted at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel and Casino located at 2550 Golden Nugget Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA 70601.

Perched on a picturesque curve of the Lake Charles shore, Golden Nugget Lake Charles is an escape like no other. Choose your perfect accommoda ons from 1,100 luxurious guest rooms and suites featuring stunning views and a generous serving of genuine Louisiana hospitality. Fill your stay with world‐class casino games, des na on restaurants, and boundless entertainment, shopping and nightlife op ons.

Please make your reserva on at Golden Nugget by calling 1‐844‐777‐4653 by March 11, 2019. When making your room reserva on you must let them know that you are with the Louisiana Associa on of School Business Officials (Code: LASBO) to receive the room rate discount. All room rates are for single/double occupancy.

Group Rates

$129

1‐844‐777‐4653

ROOMING DEADLINE: March 11, 2019

Code: LASBO

WALKING OR RUNNING—1 MILE FUN WALK AND 5K RUN

Join the Louisiana Associa on of School Business Officials ‐ LASBO MAMBO 5K and 1‐Mile Walk/Fun Run! On Wednesday morning, April 4th, the 5K and 1‐Mile Walk/Fun Run will be held at Golden Nugget Golf Course. The par cipants will gather at the Club House and the walk and run will start at 7:00 a.m. Walkers ‐ start recrui ng your walking team! Runners ‐ start training! The registra on fee is $5. Register HERE or visit the LASBO website for the link. Come join the fun and get warmed up for a great conference!

Allen, Green & Williamson, LLP

Arthur J. Gallagher & Company

Capital One

Comdata

Foley & Judell, LLP

Horace Mann Companies

LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors

Platinum Sponsors Diamond Sponsors EIS Medclaims, LLC

First Financial Group of America

Postlethwaite & Ne erville, CPA’s

Regions Bank

So ware & Services, LLC

Taylor & Sons Insurance & Financial Services

Gold Sponsors Accent Distributing

Argent Financial Group

Avenu Insights and Analytics

Bingham Arbitrage Rebate Services, Inc.

Clements Insurance Services, Inc.

Clinton Insurance Agency

Delta Dental Insurance Co.

Educational Benefits

ESS

Hall Piano

Hancock Whitney

McGriff Insurance Services

MidAmerica Administrative &

Retirement Solutions

ADDVantage Care Benefit Services

ArbiterSports

Benefit Analyst, LLC

Butler Snow, LLP

Claims Administrative Services

Concept Electronics

EDgear

EPES Software

Excel Software Professionals

Fontenot Benefits & Actuarial Consulting

GovDeals, Inc.

Heartland School Solutions

Silver Sponsors

THANK YOU PROGRAM SPONSORS  Thanks to our many sponsors for their generous support and par cipa on! The following firms agreed to assist LASBO by contribu ng toward our break refreshments, luncheon and social func ons. Special thanks to the “Diamond Sponsors” for the extra func ons they 

support.  This list includes only those sponsors confirmed at the  me of prin ng. 

Meeder Investment Management

Raymond James & Associates

Reliant Investment Management

TIPS

VALIC

Virco

Novatime Technology, Inc.

PFM Asset Management Systems,

LLC

PowerSchool

PSST, Inc.

Risk Services of Louisiana

Security Benefit

Student Assurance Services, Inc.

TRA, Inc.

TSA Consulting Group

U.S. OMNI

UnitedHealthcare Retiree Solutions

VALIC

VS America

LA School Equipment Co.

Lakeshore Learning Materials

LAMP, Inc. Louisiana Claims

Administrators (LoCA)

LUBA Workers’ Comp

MCCi

Milliman, Inc.

OMNIA Partners

Online School Management Systems, Inc.

Planet Recess, Inc.

Staples Business Advantage

UBS Financial Services