January 28 - 29, 2016
MBR fee: $200 / NonMBR fee: $300 - two day seminar for any SBO with business operations responsibilities.
Back by popular demand is OASBO’s annual two-day winter Business Operations seminar! This seminar, geared towards business managers and any SBOs with business management responsibilities, offers a unique and comprehensive overview of many hot operations topics.
Location: Hilton Doubletree Hotel, Worthington, 614.885.3334
Address:175 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus OH 43235
For directions, click here.

Thank you to SchoolDude, sponsors for the Business Operations Seminar lunches.

Thank you to Energy Optimizers, USA for sponsoring the networking reception.
Day # 1:
8:30 – 9:00 am Registration & Coffee
9:00 – 9:15 am Welcome and General Comments, David Varda, OASBO
9:15 – 10:15 am Case Study of Olentangy Local Schools – Energy Savings
Jeff Gordon, Olentangy Local School; Kristin Proper & Ryan Prestel, Jade Track
10:15 – 10:30 am Break
10:30 – 11:15 am Catastrophes – What do you really have to know?
Jim Witt, Superintendent, Lake Local Schools
11:15 – 12:00 pm Round Table Discussion: Custodial Handbook, Cleaning Schedules,
Accountability for Custodial Staffs.
12:00 – 12:45 pm Lunch (provided by SchoolDude)
12:45 – 1:45 pm Lakota’s P-Card system – better control, more savings!
Chris Passarge & Veronica,Gayotin, Lakota Local Schools;
Michelle Yates,VP Strategic Account Manager, Fifth-Third Bank
1:45 – 2:00 pm Break
2:00 – 4:00 pm Flooring Systems – How expensive is that cheap floor?
Wendy Mullins, FORBO Flooring
4:00 - 5:30 pm Reception - Sponsored by Energy Optimizers, USA
Day # 2:
8:00 – 10:00 am School Safety, Managing Bomb Threats, Being Prepared.
Gary L. Sigrist, CEO & President, Safeguard Risk Solutions
Gary Sigrist is a nationally known speaker, consultant, author and
expert on emergency preparedness. His career spans more than 30 years
as an educator, administrator and police officer. Sigrist’s background in
both education and law enforcement gives him a unique perspective on
safety and preparedness.
10:00 – 10:15 am Break
10:15 – Noon Jason Barger - People Management
Jason Barger is an Author, Motivational Speaker, Leadership Consultant,
and Creator of the Step Back from the Baggage Claim Movement – featured
by the New York Times, ABC News, National Geographic Traveler, Kiplinger,
Book TV, the Seattle Times, the International Herald Tribune, and many other
spots worldwide.
12:00 – 12:45 pm Lunch (provided by SchoolDude)
12:45 – 2:00 pm Integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for bed bugs and
other insects "bugging" our schools.
Susan C. Jones, Ph.D.,Professor at The Ohio State University, Department of Entomology Rothenbuhler Research Lab
2:00 – 2:30 pm Wrap Up and Evaluations
Registration for this event is closed.