1. School Business Officials: Roles and Responsibilities
2016 MASBO Institute
February 22, 2016

2. Places I’ve been; People I’ve seen
Ed – the Gatekeeper
Steve – the Early Learner
Gary – the Travel Companion
Neal – the Seasoned Superintendent
Gary – a Second Timer
Kim – a Juggler Extraordinaire

3. “Math Has Never Been the Problem!”
It’s mostly about the people…

4. Cohesion
Commitment
Trust
Honesty
Dependability
Support

5. Communications Cooperative rather than competitive Shared appreciation
Respectful
Sense of fun and play
Negotiations are permitted
“Equalitarian” decision making

6. Building on strengths…
Seeking the positive in times of trial
Embracing challenges as a whole
Seeking outside help when needed
Creating open channels of communication
Keeping things in perspective
Maintaining flexibility (Be Attitudes)

7. Negotiating with relationships in mind…
How do you measure a win?
Engage the practice of serenity…
You can choose an approach…
What is the problem to be solved?
The end is the beginning!

8. And when you have to say no…
Earlier is better, if that is the inevitable response.
If the answer is demanded now, no is the safer choice.
Time might produce at least a partial yes.
Tone and attitude are everything.

9. Closing Thoughts It is a business of relationships not just numbers…
Avoid the isolation…
It is clearly a position of trust and that is earned over time…
Your impact is felt on the people served…
Greg Vandal, Consultant
Vox Liberi – A Voice for Children
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