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CONTENTS
The The
Arizona Association of
WINTER 2016 School Business Of cials
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OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
WHATʼS INSIDE
OFFICERS
PRE SIDENT
Jeremy Calles, Kyrene Elementary School District
PRESIDENT ELECT 5 A Message from the President
Ken Hicks, Peoria Unifi ed School District
VICE PRESIDENT
Ricky D. Hernandez, Pima County School 7 Executive Director’s News and Notes
Superintendent’s Offi ce
PAST PRESIDENT 8 David Garcia Reports on Funding for Latino Students
Mike Fisher, Littleton Elementary School District
TREASURER 9 Jim Rounds on Education and Workforce Issues
Jill Barragan, Avondale Elementary School District
DIRECTORS 10 Keystone Purchasing Network Saves Schools Time, Money
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES 11 Legislative Panel Supports More School Funding
Joanne Fimbres, Washington Elementary School District
DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
Gary Barkman, Mesa Public Schools 13 JLBC Chief Discusses State Budget Demands
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Annette Moreno, Pendergast Elementary School District 15 More Work Ahead Even if Prop. 123 Passes
DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
Bert Herzog, Washington Elementary School District 16 Charlotte Gates, Michelle Hamilton Win ASBO Intl. Awards
DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
John Muir, Cave Creek Unifi ed School District 17 Evolution of School Finance Deal
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
David Sanders, Mesa Public Schools 19 Ducey to roll out ‘enhanced’ achievement district plan in 2016
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Shari Zara, Arizona Department of Education 26 Teacher Pay, Infrastructure Top Priorities for Schools
DIRECTOR OF CHILD NUTRITION
Sandra Schossow, Peoria Unifi ed School District
VENDOR REPRESENTATIVE 29 K-12 Settlement Campaign Could Raise Millions
Deborah L. Sandoval, Mohave Educational
Services Cooperative, Inc. 32 Technical Education Districts Continue Trying to Restore Funding
STAFF
AASBOʼs Strategic Partners
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
David Lewis
DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Dr. Chuck Essigs
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Jeff Gadd
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COORDINATOR
Ana Sanchez AASBOʼs Alliance Partners
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Audrey Hawthorne
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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