COSBO Overview Vision OASBO believes that School Business Officials who aspire to achieve the highest levels of competency should be recognized for their demonstrated knowledge. Mission OASBO will offer a professional development program that will test competencies and knowledge in school business operations and financial management. Successful passage of the required examinations will lead to certification for Ohio’s School Business Officials. The COSBO program adds value to school management, increases accountability in public education, and gives recognition to OASBO members who aspire to achieve this high level of competency. Why was the COSBO Program Created? Today, continuous challenges confront Ohio school business officials. School funding is in a state of flux. It is the belief of the Ohio Association of School Business Officials that each person who makes the commitment to enter the COSBO Certification Program has set a course that will raise the level of professionalism of school business officials in the state of Ohio. This course of study will prepare a Certified School Business Official to lead internally and externally on a better course of action to maximize education dollars from federal, state and local sources to improve education for Ohio’s students. Their colleagues, other professionals in the field of education, and local communities will respect a Certified School Business Official for their high level of competency in demonstrated areas. It is understood that the COSBO Certification Program is intended to be rigorous in nature exhibited by the passage-rate of 90% established for each exam. In addition, OASBO believes that one of its missions is to provide member benefit services, such as the COSBO program, to increase the value of OASBO membership. How do OASBO Members Become COSBO Candidates? Step 1 Complete a COSBO registration form to become a candidate Step 2 Attend COSBO Step 3 Take the COSBO Examinations Step 4 Repeat Steps 2 & 3 until all courses are complete OASBO Training Seminars The COSBO courses, tailored especially for the COSBO program, are a candidate’s best source of information in preparing to take the module examinations. What is the COSBO Program? COSBO is a certification program designed to provide all Ohio school business officials with focused training in all areas of school business management disciplines. The COSBO Certification Program will:
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