The Ohio Association of School Business Officials is a not-for-profit educational management organization dedicated to learning, utilizing. and sharing the best methods and technology of school business administration.

Today, more than ever before, the demands made on time and skills of school business officials are increasing significantly. As school business operations reach an unparalleled level of complexity, the attainment and maintenance of efficiency have become a major focus of attention. School business personnel need dependable support and resources to perform their duties with precision and effectiveness.

The Ohio Association of School Business Officials exists to meet these needs. OASBO provides through its own membership, as well as its relationship with other entities, the resources for planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling, evaluating, and improving the prudent fiscal management of Ohio public schools. This goal is accomplished through networking, mentorship, seminars, workshops, publications, legislative endeavors, and cooperation with other professional organizations and accredited colleges and universities.

 
What are the Goals of OASBO?
  • Establish and promulgate to members and the interested public the highest standards of ethics and efficiency in school busincss practices.


  • Offer a program of professional development and improvement for school business professionals.


  • Cooperate with other educational associations and governmental organizations in the development and improvement of school business management.


  • Provide quality publications pertinent to the profession.


  • Furnish an annual directory of all OASBO members.


  • Assist in the development of a professional network of peers and mentors.


  • Represent school business officials in the legislature and to report legislative activity to members.


  • Assist regional and job-specific chapters.


  • Enhance affiliation with OASBO International.


  • Work constructively with service representatives who serve Ohio schools.
Who are OASBO Members?
Membership in the Ohio Association of School Business Officials is available to all individuals employed in the fiscal management of schools, including the following professionals:
  • Treasurers
  • Business Managers
  • Administrators of Business Services
  • Food Service Directors
  • Transportation Directors
  • Other full-time school business officials: assistants to the foregoing, labor and personnel directors and confidential employees as defined by law.
OASBO Benefits:
  • Full-Time Staff Services
  • Newsletter & Legislative Bulletin
  • Networking
  • Timely and Pertinent Seminars
  • Leadership Opportunities
  • Annual State Conference
  • Updated Salary Information
  • University Credit Opportunities
  • Legislative Representation
  • Professional Registration
  • S.B.O. Magazine
  • CEU and CPE Opportunities
  • Seminar Discounts for Members
  • Membership Directory
  • Mentorship
  • Legal Assistance
OASBO Membership Types