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Wednesday’s Pre-Conference Pre-Conference Early
Wednesday’s Pre-Conference
Rate
Sessions
Sessions Sessions Rates Bird After July 1, 2024
July 17, 2024 One Pre-Conference $50 $70
July 17, 2024
The pre-conference sessions offer you If Attending Two $80 $100
the opportunity to study one topic or Pre-Conferences
issues of current interest in greater Pre-Conference II
depth.
Practical Artificial Intelligence for the
Pre-Conference I Pr actical Artificial Intelligence for the
School District Office
Dive into the Depths of Capital Assets!
Div e into the Depths of Capital Assets! School District Office
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Come explore the currents of Capital Asset This pre-conference will introduce you to all
management. Just as skilled navigators use things artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can
the stars to chart their course across the seas, support productivity in the business office. We
proficient asset managers utilize specific tech- will introduce you to general concepts and ter-
niques and technologies to steer their District minology, explore practical applications in busi-
towards efficiency by anchoring their strategies ness operations, identify potential risks and
with compliance. You will embark on a voyage of benefits, and provide attendees with a roadmap
discovery, learning how to effectively track, and for exploring AI solutions within your organiza-
manage capital assets amidst the vast ocean of tion. We’ll explore a menu of currently available
School District Finance. AI tools that can support your work through vir-
Presenters tual assistants, data analytics, generating and
summarizing text, automating repetitive tasks,
David Wood - The Professional Group Public and creating engaging communications.
Consulting Inc. Presenter
Jessica Leasure - Dysart Unified SD Russell Deneault - Creighton School
Aaron Vix - Avix One Consulting District
Pre-Conference III Pre-Conference IV
Business Office Best Practices for Purchasing & AI
Business Office Best Pr
actices for
Purchasing & AI
School ERP Pro
School ERP Pro 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM In the ever-evolving field of procurement, staying
Join our session to dive deep into a variety of best ahead means continually integrating the latest tech-
practices and invaluable tips for optimizing your use nologies into your processes. This course introduc-
of School ERP Pro (Visions). Delve into the intricacies es Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative tool
of the payroll and human resources module, where for developing detailed Scopes of Work and robust
you’ll discover how to automate processes, learn the Evaluation Criteria, especially for complex and hard-
advantages of work calendars, and effectively use to-define solicitations. Participants will learn how
the docking tool. Gain insight while we explore the to harness AI to enhance clarity, precision, and ef-
General Ledger realm to learn about setting up and ficiency in procurement documents and processes.
managing budget columns; and generating insightful Through practical examples and interactive sessions,
financial reports. In addition, uncover strategies to this course will equip procurement professionals with
change all those fun new account codes added to the the knowledge and skills to effectively implement AI
USFR - Chart of Accounts. If that wasn’t enough, this tools, ensuring they remain competitive and capable
session will also uncover the advantages of utilizing in a dynamic industry.
data exports from School ERP Pro. This beach party Key Outcomes:
will be the place to be and promises to equip you • Understand the role of AI in modern procurement.
with the tools and knowledge needed to harness the • Develop comprehensive Scopes of Work using AI.
full potential of the financial system. • Create precise Evaluation Criteria tailored by AI
Presenters insights.
Diana Betancourt - Tyler Technologies • Gain hands-on experience with the latest AI tools
Mike Martinez - Office of the Maricopa in procurement.
County School Superintendent Presenters
Kelly Richmond - Tempe Union High SD Michelle Hamilton - Mesa Public Schools
Kenneth McGovern - Sierra Vista USD Bobby Williams II - OpenGov
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