About IASBO

The Membership

The Iowa Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) is an organization of approximately 430 members, consisting of Superintendents, Directors of Administrative Services, Business Managers, Board Secretaries, Treasurers and Accounting Department Personnel, who are responsible for the financial operation of Iowa Schools and Area Education Agencies.

The Organization

The association presents two (2) regular meetings each year and provides a certification and training program for the presentation of information and materials to keep the membership informed of what they need to conduct their assignment and be of service to their school or agency.

The Iowa School Business Management Academy (ISBMA) is a certification program where members attend training sessions in areas relating to the many responsibilities they have in their job assignment. Upon completion of the three (3) year program, the members will receive a certificate indicating completion of the initial series of classes. Additional advance classes will be held for those desiring training beyond the initial three (3) year program.

The Iowa School Business Management Academy is sponsored by: The Department of Education, The Iowa Association of School Boards, The Iowa Association of School Business Officials, School Administrators of Iowa and Iowa State University Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.

Other Services

The Iowa Association of School Business Officials has implemented a regional director concept by dividing the state into 10 regions. The purpose of the regional concept is to promote membership, develop leadership and encourage members to work on regional issues.

The Association is developing a mentoring program to be used to acquaint and support new members in their assignment.  Current members will assist the new member in becoming acquainted with the duties and responsibilities that are required of their role in the school district or area education agency. 

Communications

Five (5) newsletters are forwarded to the members each fiscal year. The newsletter provides information on the conferences and workshops, current legal issues and other information that is of importance to them in the conduct of their work.  Frequent communications via email are sent to members concerning emerging issues and to relay information from the various state agencies.   An association web site at www.iowa-asbo.org is maintained for member support.   The web site includes member listing, upcoming meeting information and on-line registration, past newsletters and legal briefs, a member forum, and links to other related sites.