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VALLEY SCHOOLS CONTENTS

Keeping our Education Heroes HEALTHY

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OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

OFFICERS WHAT’S INSIDE
PRESIDENT
JILL BARRAGAN, AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRESIDENT-ELECT
NATE BOWLER, BUCKEYE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 A Message from the President
VICE PRESIDENT
LIZETTE HUIE, SAHUARITA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 Executive Director’s Report
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
RICKY HERNANDEZ, UOFA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 6 Kathy Hoff man, new state schools chief, gets a rousing welcome, lists priorities
TREASURER
DALE PONDER, CRANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 10 JLBC Economist Expects a Good Year Ahead
DIRECTORS
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES 14 Lawmakers from Both Parties Agree on More Funding for Public Schools
MARTIN JAMES, DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING 20 School Choice Means Choosing Public Schools
GARY BARKMAN, MESA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 23 Here’s How the Legislature Keeps Taking Money from K-12
LINDA VIRGIL, PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
VENDOR REPRESENTATIVE 25 The ABCs of BEC — Business Email Compromise
DEBORAH SANDOVAL, MOHAVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COOPERATIVE
DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION 27 Confl icts of Interest — Is Your District Ready for Compliance?
MICHAEL FISHER, LITTLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS 29 Procurement Dilemmas: When is a ‘Minor Informality’ or ‘Mistake in Bid’ Minor?
ROBERT JACOBSON, LAVEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Performance DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 31 The Culture of Community
Our track record speaks volumes! Valley Schools members have had a 3.32% renewal average for the last RUSSELL DENEAULT, GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 32 Put party politics aside, support teachers, students, families
four years. Contact us to nd out how we can do the same for your district. DIRECTOR OF CHILD NUTRITION
LINDA SHARRETT, AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 34 Prop. 305 defeat doesn’t end fi ght over voucher expansion
Nonprofit SHARI ZARA, ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Valley Schools is the only nonpro t employee bene ts consultant that works with public entities in the state. STAFF 36 Bipartisanship to be tested in House with 31-29 split
Our #1 priority is to provide best-in-class bene ts consulting, plan administration, innovative wellness and EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DAVID LEWIS
customized insurance options at the most competitive price. This adds up to predictable budgeting, plan DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AASBO’s Strategic Partners
and vendor stability and happier employees! DR. CHUCK ESSIGS
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Free Membership JEFF GADD
Membership is free and there is no obligation to utilize any services. DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT ANALYSIS AASBO’s Alliance Partners
DR. ANABEL APORTELA
Become a member today to see how we can help you save. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COORDINATOR
ANA SANCHEZ
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
AUDREY HAWTHORNE
We Advise – You Decide. MISSION
The Mission of the Arizona Association of School Business
Offi cials (AASBO) is to Promote the Highest Standards of School
Business Management by Providing Quality Training, Legislative
Leadership, and Cultivating the Professional Stature of its
Members.
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