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Friday Breakout Sessions
Friday Breakout Sessions

Break out Session IV
Breakout Session IV
3:40 pm to 4:30 pm

808:
Looking Under the Iceberg: How
806: Enhance Z ero T rust Securit y 808: Looking Under the Iceberg: How
806: Enhance Zero Trust Security
Transportation Funding is Generated
Strategy with Microsoft 365
Str ategy with Microsoft 365 T r ansportation Funding is Gener ated
Track: Information Technology Track: Transportation
The session will provide a comprehensive overview Argh, a swashbuckling adventurous time learning
of the latest updates in academic licensing and enti- how school districts generate transportation funding!
tlements, including the introduction of new bundles. Whether the treasure be property taxes or state aid,
It will highlight how Entra ID and Intune enhance ye’ best not catch the gallows by missing the boat on
security protocols within the Zero Trust framework, your transportation budget! Don’t sink your budget
emphasizing the importance of not just foundational and cause your fleet to lose its yellow luster, come
security measures like MFA and SSO, but also explor- join a crew that will have your silver and gold trea-
ing Entra ID’s advanced capabilities. Furthermore, sure chest full!
the session will address the strategic approaches to Presenter
modernizing endpoint management by leveraging Brian Lockery - Kyrene Elementary School
cloud-native management platforms, ensuring that District
attendees leave with actionable insights into secur-
ing and streamlining their institutional resources and
processes.
810:
Presenters 810: Public Speaking: Overcoming Fears
Public Speaking:
ears
Ov
F
ercoming
and Excelling at Every Level
Jeff Whealen - Logicalis and Ex celling at Ev ery Lev el
Rebecca Darnell - Logicalis Track: Professional Development
George Gerardo - West-MEC Public speaking is both an art and a science, capable
of instilling confidence, influencing minds, and inspir-
ing change. However, for many, the mere thought of
standing in front of an audience can evoke feelings of
fear and anxiety. This presentation will dive into per-
sonal experiences with overcoming public speaking
fear and how to get better with handling the emo-
tions of it all. Whether you’re a rookie speaker or
aiming to refine your skills at an advanced level, this
presentation offers insights and practical techniques
to help you excel.
Presenters
Dale Ponder - Crane Elementary School
District
807: Swim with Assurance: The depths
807: S wim with Assur ance: The depths Lari Staples - Mohave Cooperative
of
of Federal Procurement Compliance Courtney Piña - Buckeye Elementary
eder
F
al Procurement
Compliance
for Arizona Schools
for Ariz ona Schools School District
Track: Purchasing
Whether you’re a seasoned navigator or a new sail-
or in the world of Federal Funding Compliance, this
session offers invaluable insights to help you chart a 811: Reading Budget and Payment
R
811:
eading Budget and P
a
yment
course towards success in the open sea. This session R eports
Reports
will equip you with the tools and strategies needed
to navigate the complexities of audits, purchasing Track: Emerging Professionals
guidelines, and strategic approaches to maximize This session will provide an introduction about school
federal funding opportunities. payment/budget, payment reports (BSA55/64), file
Presenters uploads, budget reports (25&75) and possible 915s/
Lourdes Bañuelos - Tolleson Union High budget revision.
School District Presenters
Jessica Leasure - Dysart Unified School Monica Paz - AZ Department of Education
District Ryan Young - AZ Department of Education
Bill Munch - VSMG Xin Liu - AZ Department of Education
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