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THEBest OFFICERS 4 A Message from the President

PRESIDENT
RYAN FRENCH, WEST-MEC
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Executive Director's Report
PRESIDENT-ELECT
11
Surviving the Enrollment Rollercoaster: Financial Strategies for
COURTNEY PIÑA, LITTLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
FRANCIE WOLFE-BAUMANN, DYSART UNIFIED SCHOOL
Customer Service in Procurement & PB&J Makes the World
DISTRICT
VICE PRESIDENT 14 Arizona Schools in the Era of Universal Vouchers

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BRIAN LOCKERY, KYRENE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
18 3 Key Steps If You Switch Jobs or Move to Another District
TREASURER
CLEMINTINA CARLYLE, BABOQUIVARI UNIFIED SCHOOL 23 ADE Offers Valuable Help When Applying for Grants
DISTRICT
27 Choosing Between Serving At-Risk Snacks or Suppers
DIRECTORS
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 30 Here's How AI Can Make Your Job Easier, Plus Some Tips of
LINDA VIRGIL, PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Caution
DIRECTOR OF CHILD NUTRITION
LORINDA EL AOUITA, STANFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 34 Get To Know Your AASBO Board and Staff
DISTRICT
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 36 AASBO Member Awards Program
MIKE MARTINEZ, MARICOPA COUNTY SCHOOL
SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE 44 Tips for Vendors Seeking to Sell Products and Services to Schools
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
EDDIE PALLANES, CRANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT AASBO’S Strategic Partners
DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
ROY SUCANICK, WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES
ERIK HACKENSCHMIDT, DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL SERVICES
JENNA MOFFITT, DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
JESSICA LEASURE, DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AASBO’S Alliance Partners
DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
CHRISTIAN MIRANDA, GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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