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SPRING 2023

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WHAT’S INSIDE
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
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OFFICERS 4 A Message from the President
PRESIDENT 7 Executive Director's Report
DALE PONDER, CRANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
10 Proper Planning and Preparation Prevent Poor Performance
PRESIDENT-ELECT
RUSSELL DENEAULT, CREIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
12 Why Digital Equity Is So Important
VICE PRES IDENT
FRANCIE WOLFE-BAUMANN, DYSART UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 9 AASBO Members Win Best Practice Awards
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 16 Zero Trust Has Emerged in Post Pandemic Security
KARLA WALTER, SUNNYSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
21 You’re Not Just-a School Employee
TREASURER
TYLER MOORE, HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
24 How to Cope with Lingering Stress from the Pandemic
DIRECTORS 27 Man Talks to Computer & Computer Talks Back
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES
KEN MCKENZIE, WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 36 Multiterm Contracts – 5 Years and Beyond
DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING 41 It Takes a Special Team to Transport Special Needs Kids
GARY BARKMAN, MESA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
46 Importance of Being a Team Player
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MARTIN JAMES, DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AASBO’S Strategic Partners
DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
CHRISTIAN MIRANDA, GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
ROY SUCANICK, WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ALBERT MAGALLANEZ, SUNNYSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
DIRECTOR OF CHILD NUTRITION
RICK HALL, CREIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT AASBO’S Alliance Partners
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
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COURTNEY PINA, GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL SERVICES
JENNA MOFFITT, DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
VENDOR REPRESENTATIVE
TAYLOR PERKINS, CHASSE BUILDING TEAM

STAFF AASBO’S Kachina Partners
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BRIAN MEE
DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
DR. CHUCK ESSIGS
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS & MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
ANA SANCHEZ
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AUDREY AMRHEIN
EDUCATION PROGRAMS COORDINATOR MISSION The Mission of the Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) is
toPromote the Highest Standards of School Business Management by Providing Quality Training,
KATIE LINK Legislative Leadership, and Cultivating the Professional Stature of its Members.

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