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Summer 2006

Summer WASBO 2006
Dubois Headwaters Arts & Conference Center
July 27, 2006

WYOMING ASSOCIATION of SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS
Thursday, July 27, 2006

President Ed Goetz convened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. at the Headwater Arts & Convention Center in beautiful Dubois, WY. Lu Beecham made the arrangements for the meeting and did a marvelous job!

Susan Kinneman welcomed us and clued us in about rednecks and computers.

Rick and Brandon VanCleeve, from Pine Cove Consulting then presented on interesting ideas and new technologies available to us. He discussed Open source software; Thin client networks; Outsourcing network administration; One laptop per student. Questions about any of these topics can be answered by Mr. VanCleeve or Mr. VanCleeve.

Following the break, which was sponsored by NEW BOCES/AEPA, we had a vigorous discussion with Fred Hansen, from the WDE, about a plethora of issues including, but not limited to last year’s health insurance funding reporting (members of sfdac to meet Friday morning to discuss); state audit appeals; instructional facilitator funding allocations (no more re-allocations); the monthly litigation report (mandatory); and many more.

After lunch Monte McNamee, of PMCH, presented information on single audits and an update on the GASB latest actions.

Donna Murray, Assistant Director of the School Facilities Commission, then facilitated a discussion about district dealings with the SFC. She was joined by Mike O’Donnell of the AG’s office, who works with the SFC. When districts have concerns they can contact Ms. Murray.

Jeremy Smith, Business Manager of Sheridan County School District #1, presented his district’s Universal free breakfast program. Thanks Jeremy.

Friday, July 28, 2006

President Ed Goetz started off the days activities at 9:00 a.m.

The agenda was rearranged slightly so members of the SFDAC could discuss the Health Insurance funding reporting issue.

The first item up was the WASBO business meeting. The minutes of the winter meeting and the treasurers report were reviewed. Kay Watson move to approve the minutes and the treasurer’s report. Boyd Brown seconded the motion. The motion passed. There followed brief reports about the ASBO futures committee, the upcoming ASBO meeting in Pittsburgh, and the SFDAC.

Bill Sullivan presented information about P-cards.

We then heard from Rich Cummings of the State Department of Audit. He discussed recent audits where concerns were discovered in regard to teacher seniority funding in relation to the WDE602, WDE401, and WDE 103. Another vigorous discussion ensued. Rules are being developed which will formalize the district appeal process.

A number of sponsors assisted with hosting the summer meetings and activities:

• NEW BOCES/AEPA provided refreshments for the breaks on Thursday

• ISC sponsored the chuck wagon dinner and entertainment.

• WSBA provided refreshments for the breaks on Friday and sponsored the Horseback riding activity.

• LONG AND ASSOCIATES provided the green fees, cart rentals, balls for the golf outing.

• PINE COVE CONSULTING provided refreshments during the golf outing.

• TALBOT/HUB INSURANCE provided prizes for the golf tourney.

• URMAN COMPANY and BCBSWY provided the hospitality room Friday evening.

All of these activities were provided at no charge to the participants. Please extend your appreciation to the various sponsors for their support.