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Breakout Session 3
Breakout Session 3

Thursday, April 3, 2025

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRANSPORTATION
Elev
306: Elevating IT Leadership: 308: Audit or General
ting IT Leadership:
a
306:

308: Auditor General
Aligning IT with the CETL T ranspor t a tion Audits
Transportation Audits
Aligning IT with the CETL
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Framework and Servant The AG will share common audit findings for
ork and Ser
Leadership f or Distric t Transportation Departments. Advice on how to
Leadership for District
Success
Succes s prepare for an audit and answer audit related
questions.
The COSN CETL Foundation: We’ll delve into Presenter
the core principles of the Consortium for School
Networking’s Certified Education Technology Michelle Bastian - Arizona Auditor Gener-
Leader (CETL) Foundation, emphasizing its focus al’s Office
on technical expertise, educational understand-
ing, leadership, and resource management.
Servant Leadership in IT: Discover how ser-
vant leadership principles can empower IT lead- VENDOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ers to build strong teams, foster a culture of 309: Lights, Camera, Confidence:
309: Lights, Camera, Confidence:
collaboration, and prioritize the needs of all
Ma
ublic
stering Media and P
stakeholders, including teachers, students, and Mastering Media and Public
Speaking
operational support departments. Speaking
Presenter Step into the spotlight with this engaging and
Eddie Pallanes - Crane Elementary School hands-on session designed for school finance
District officials. Learn how to confidently navigate
media interviews and public speaking oppor-
tunities by working with real live cameras and
lights in a supportive, interactive environment.

PURCHASING Through dynamic activities, you’ll practice
307: Independent Solicit a tions VS eliminating buffer words, refining your deliv-
307: Independent Solicitations VS
Cooperative Contracts
Coopera tive Contra c ts ery, and presenting with clarity and authori-
To bid or not to bid. Determining the best ty. Gain actionable takeaways on how to con-
path to procure the products and ser- nect with your audience, tailor your message
vices that your district needs. Additional- and build trust - whether you’re on camera,
ly, how to compare cooperative contracts. at the podium or addressing stakeholders.
Does your district have the staffing? Expertise?
Does your district have the time to wait for the Leave this session ready to shine under pres-
purchase and is the commodity/services cov- sure and effectively communicate your school
ered on a cooperative? district’s financial story.
Presenters Presenters
Gary Barkman - Mesa Public Schools Heidi Vega - Arizona School Boards Associ-
Nancy Burns - Equalis Group ation
Dani Cole - Arizona School Boards Associa-
tion
Jayla Alston - Arizona School Boards Asso-
ciation

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