In this special live-recorded episode from SBMW, host John Brucato and co-presenter Ron Clamser lead a candid, interactive session on navigating change in school business operations.Drawing on real stories from districts across New York State, they explore the challenges of staffing turnover, generational differences, technology transitions, AI integration, compliance pressures, and vendor changes. They also share leadership strategies, communication approaches, and practical frameworks to help school business officials manage change with intention, clarity, and confidence.This episode captures the energy, honesty, and collaboration of the session — and offers tools any SBO can take back to their district. Contact School Business Insider: <ul> <li>Check us out on social media:<ul> <li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-business-insider'>LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href='https://twitter.com/sbinsiderpod'>Twitter (X)</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Website: <a href='https://asbointl.org/SBI'>https://asbointl.org/SBI</a> </li> <li>Email: podcast@asbointl.org</li> </ul> Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes! Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The &quot;ASBO International&quot; name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International. ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO Internatio...

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this special live-recorded episode from SBMW, host John Brucato and co-presenter Ron Clamser lead a candid, interactive session on navigating change in school business operations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Drawing on real stories from districts across New York State, they explore the challenges of staffing turnover, generational differences, technology transitions, AI integration, compliance pressures, and vendor changes. They also share leadership strategies, communication approaches, and practical frameworks to help school business officials manage change with intention, clarity, and confidence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode captures the energy, honesty, and collaboration of the session — and offers tools any SBO can take back to their district.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact School Business Insider:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Check us out on social media:&lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-business-insider'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://twitter.com/sbinsiderpod'&gt;Twitter (X)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://asbointl.org/SBI'&gt;https://asbointl.org/SBI&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Email: podcast@asbointl.org&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Disclaimer:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The &amp;quot;ASBO International&amp;quot; name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO Internatio...&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this special live-recorded episode from SBMW, host John Brucato and co-presenter Ron Clamser lead a candid, interactive session on navigating change in school business operations. Drawing on real stories from districts across New York State, they explore the challenges of staffing turnover, generational differences, technology transitions, AI integration, compliance pressures, and vendor changes. They also share leadership strategies, communication approaches, and practical frameworks to h...

Navigating Change: A Live Conversation from SBMW

Strong governance builds strong organizations — and ASBO International is leading the way.In this episode of School Business Insider, host John Brucato talks with members of the ASBO International Governance Task Force — Jim Rowan, Lynn Knight, Sharon Bruce, and Jordan Ely — about how the group is modernizing ASBO’s leadership structure to make it more transparent, inclusive, and effective.They discuss why the task force was created, how it conducted its review, and what its key recommendations — including the Candidate Eligibility Matrix and Candidate Visibility and Engagement Guide — mean for the future of ASBO International.It’s a conversation about process, purpose, and progress — and the importance of building governance systems that reflect the members they serve. Contact School Business Insider: <ul> <li>Check us out on social media:<ul> <li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-business-insider'>LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href='https://twitter.com/sbinsiderpod'>Twitter (X)</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Website: <a href='https://asbointl.org/SBI'>https://asbointl.org/SBI</a> </li> <li>Email: podcast@asbointl.org</li> </ul> Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes! Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The &quot;ASBO International&quot; name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International. ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO Internatio...

<description>&lt;p&gt;Strong governance builds strong organizations — and ASBO International is leading the way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of School Business Insider, host John Brucato talks with members of the ASBO International Governance Task Force — Jim Rowan, Lynn Knight, Sharon Bruce, and Jordan Ely — about how the group is modernizing ASBO’s leadership structure to make it more transparent, inclusive, and effective.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They discuss why the task force was created, how it conducted its review, and what its key recommendations — including the Candidate Eligibility Matrix and Candidate Visibility and Engagement Guide — mean for the future of ASBO International.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s a conversation about process, purpose, and progress — and the importance of building governance systems that reflect the members they serve.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact School Business Insider:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Check us out on social media:&lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-business-insider'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://twitter.com/sbinsiderpod'&gt;Twitter (X)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://asbointl.org/SBI'&gt;https://asbointl.org/SBI&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Email: podcast@asbointl.org&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Disclaimer:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The &amp;quot;ASBO International&amp;quot; name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO Internatio...&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Strong governance builds strong organizations — and ASBO International is leading the way. In this episode of School Business Insider, host John Brucato talks with members of the ASBO International Governance Task Force — Jim Rowan, Lynn Knight, Sharon Bruce, and Jordan Ely — about how the group is modernizing ASBO’s leadership structure to make it more transparent, inclusive, and effective. They discuss why the task force was created, how it conducted its review, and what its key recommendat...

Inside the Governance Task Force: Transparency, Inclusion, and Leadership

In this episode of School Business Insider, host John Brucato reconnects with Michael Linehan (Equitable), Sarah Breiner (U.S. OMNI &amp; TSACG), and Phil Hahn (Security Benefit) to discuss what school business officials need to know now that the mandatory provisions of Secure 2.0 are taking effect.They break down the most important updates, compliance deadlines, and what districts can do today to prepare for smooth implementation. From Roth distributions to student loan matching and hardship certifications, this is your practical guide to navigating Secure 2.0 in 2025 — and staying ready for what’s next. Contact School Business Insider: <ul> <li>Check us out on social media:<ul> <li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-business-insider'>LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href='https://twitter.com/sbinsiderpod'>Twitter (X)</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Website: <a href='https://asbointl.org/SBI'>https://asbointl.org/SBI</a> </li> <li>Email: podcast@asbointl.org</li> </ul> Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes! Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The &quot;ASBO International&quot; name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International. ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO Internatio...

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of School Business Insider, host John Brucato reconnects with Michael Linehan (Equitable), Sarah Breiner (U.S. OMNI &amp;amp; TSACG), and Phil Hahn (Security Benefit) to discuss what school business officials need to know now that the mandatory provisions of Secure 2.0 are taking effect.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They break down the most important updates, compliance deadlines, and what districts can do today to prepare for smooth implementation. From Roth distributions to student loan matching and hardship certifications, this is your practical guide to navigating Secure 2.0 in 2025 — and staying ready for what’s next.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact School Business Insider:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Check us out on social media:&lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-business-insider'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://twitter.com/sbinsiderpod'&gt;Twitter (X)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://asbointl.org/SBI'&gt;https://asbointl.org/SBI&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Email: podcast@asbointl.org&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Disclaimer:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The &amp;quot;ASBO International&amp;quot; name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO Internatio...&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of School Business Insider, host John Brucato reconnects with Michael Linehan (Equitable), Sarah Breiner (U.S. OMNI &amp; TSACG), and Phil Hahn (Security Benefit) to discuss what school business officials need to know now that the mandatory provisions of Secure 2.0 are taking effect. They break down the most important updates, compliance deadlines, and what districts can do today to prepare for smooth implementation. From Roth distributions to student loan matching and hardshi...

Secure 2.0 in Action: Preparing for What’s Now Mandatory

One year after his first conversation on AI and innovation, ASBO New York’s Executive Director, Brian Cechnicki, returns to School Business Insider to share how his work has evolved — and what’s next.Host John Brucato reconnects with Brian to explore how ASBO New York is using AI, automation, and data visualization to create practical tools that empower members, enhance transparency, and support state-level advocacy.They discuss lessons learned, new initiatives, and how technology is helping associations serve their members in smarter, faster, and more meaningful ways. Contact School Business Insider: <ul> <li>Check us out on social media:<ul> <li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-business-insider'>LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href='https://twitter.com/sbinsiderpod'>Twitter (X)</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Website: <a href='https://asbointl.org/SBI'>https://asbointl.org/SBI</a> </li> <li>Email: podcast@asbointl.org</li> </ul> Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes! Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The &quot;ASBO International&quot; name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International. ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO Internatio...

<description>&lt;p&gt;One year after his first conversation on AI and innovation, ASBO New York’s Executive Director, Brian Cechnicki, returns to School Business Insider to share how his work has evolved — and what’s next.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Host John Brucato reconnects with Brian to explore how ASBO New York is using AI, automation, and data visualization to create practical tools that empower members, enhance transparency, and support state-level advocacy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They discuss lessons learned, new initiatives, and how technology is helping associations serve their members in smarter, faster, and more meaningful ways.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact School Business Insider:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Check us out on social media:&lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-business-insider'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://twitter.com/sbinsiderpod'&gt;Twitter (X)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://asbointl.org/SBI'&gt;https://asbointl.org/SBI&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Email: podcast@asbointl.org&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Disclaimer:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The &amp;quot;ASBO International&amp;quot; name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO Internatio...&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

One year after his first conversation on AI and innovation, ASBO New York’s Executive Director, Brian Cechnicki, returns to School Business Insider to share how his work has evolved — and what’s next. Host John Brucato reconnects with Brian to explore how ASBO New York is using AI, automation, and data visualization to create practical tools that empower members, enhance transparency, and support state-level advocacy. They discuss lessons learned, new initiatives, and how technology is helpin...

Innovation in Advocacy: How ASBO NY is Using AI to Support Members

Leadership, family, and finding balance — what does it really look like in practice?In this solo episode of School Business Insider, host John Brucato steps away from the interviews to share personal reflections on managing family life, leadership, and self in the midst of constant motion.John recently welcomed his second child and offers an honest look at what it means to balance professional ambition with parenting, partnership, and personal identity.It’s a candid, heartfelt reflection on grace, growth, and redefining what success and balance truly mean. Contact School Business Insider: <ul> <li>Check us out on social media:<ul> <li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-business-insider'>LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href='https://twitter.com/sbinsiderpod'>Twitter (X)</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Website: <a href='https://asbointl.org/SBI'>https://asbointl.org/SBI</a> </li> <li>Email: podcast@asbointl.org</li> </ul> Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes! Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The &quot;ASBO International&quot; name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International. ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO Internatio...

<description>&lt;p&gt;Leadership, family, and finding balance — what does it really look like in practice?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this solo episode of School Business Insider, host John Brucato steps away from the interviews to share personal reflections on managing family life, leadership, and self in the midst of constant motion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;John recently welcomed his second child and offers an honest look at what it means to balance professional ambition with parenting, partnership, and personal identity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s a candid, heartfelt reflection on grace, growth, and redefining what success and balance truly mean.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact School Business Insider:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Check us out on social media:&lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-business-insider'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://twitter.com/sbinsiderpod'&gt;Twitter (X)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://asbointl.org/SBI'&gt;https://asbointl.org/SBI&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Email: podcast@asbointl.org&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Disclaimer:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The &amp;quot;ASBO International&amp;quot; name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO Internatio...&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Leadership, family, and finding balance — what does it really look like in practice? In this solo episode of School Business Insider, host John Brucato steps away from the interviews to share personal reflections on managing family life, leadership, and self in the midst of constant motion. John recently welcomed his second child and offers an honest look at what it means to balance professional ambition with parenting, partnership, and personal identity. It’s a candid, heartfelt reflection o...

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