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SCASBO 2023 Spring Conference
Conference Theme: “Passing the Torch – Shaping the Future”
Dates: March 8-10, 2023
Location: Myrtle Beach Hilton, 10000 Beach Club Drive
Agenda Link: SCASBO Spring 2023 Agenda – Draft
Congratulations to Rodney Smith and his conference committee for a successful and informative conference. Thank you all for attending and supporting the committee during the Spring conference! The CPE form can be found at this link: Spring 2023 CPE Form
All available presentations can be found by clicking the live links below:
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Reassessment, Rollback Millage and FILO
Presenter(s): Lisa Stokes and Sandy Houck, SC Department of Revenue
Understanding Your Retirement Plan
Presenter(s): George Hazin, Employer Services, PEBA
Equipment Acquisition Agreements
Presenter(s): Michael George, Compass Municipal Advisors
Thursday, March 9, 2023
SC Department of Education Update
Presenter(s): Nancy Williams, Melissa Myers, Steven Strother, and Daniel Haven, SC Department of Education
Presenter(s): Andrew Dobson, Halliday Swartz, Emily Sobczak, Green Finney Cauley, Tim Lyons, Mauldin & Jenkins
Presenter(s): Ellen Mason and Heather Snelgrove, SC Department of Education
Abuse and Molestation Prevention, Response, and the Insurance Coverage Impact
Presenter(s) Jamie Fray, Praesidium and Lanny McAlister, HUB
Friday, March 11, 2023
SC Superintendent of Education
Presenter(s): Ellen Weaver, SC Superintendent of Education
Presenter(s): Sandy Smith, SCASBO and Debbie Elmore, SC School Boards Association
SCASBO 2022 Fall Conference
Conference Theme: “The Journey Ahead – Are You Prepared or Perplexed”
Dates: November 9-11, 2022
Location: Myrtle Beach Hilton, 10000 Beach Club Drive
Agenda Link: SCASBO Fall 2022 Agenda
Congratulations to Greg McDow and his conference committee for a successful and informative conference. Thank you all for attending another successful conference this Fall! The CPE form can be found at this link: CPE Form Fall 2022
Below are the presentations from the event. We hope that these provide you with relevant and useful information.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Cyber Insurance – The Guide to Being a Good Risk in Today’s Market
Presenter(s): Hunter Maskill, INSUREtrust
Presenter(s): Larry Finney and Emily Sobczak, Greene Finney Cauley, LLP
Inspector General Visit: What to Expect
Presenter(s): Brian D. Lampkin, SC Inspector General
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Presenter(s): Nancy Williams, Steven Strother, Melissa Meyers, Daniel Haven, SC Department of Education
Presenter(s): Kim Davis, Elliott Davis; Andrew Dobson, Halliday, Schwartz & Co.; Brian Nicholson, Mauldin & Jenkins
How Financial Wellness Programs Can Give You a Hiring Advantage
Presenter(s): Steve Vermette, Pierce Group Benefits
Presenter(s): Mellanie Jinnette, Lancaster County School District; Missy Campbell, Spartanburg 7; Brad Willard, Kershaw County School District; Greg McDow, Chester County School District
Friday, November 11, 2022
SCDOR Dashboard & Changes to State Funding System
Presenter(s): Frank Rainwater, Executive Director, Revenue and Fiscal Affairs
Presenter(s): Grant Gibson, Mike Shealy
SCASBO 2022 Spring Conference
Conference Theme: “Power of the Past Force of the Future”
Dates: March 9-11, 2022
Location: Myrtle Beach Hilton, 10000 Beach Club Drive
Agenda Link: SCASBO Spring 2022 Agenda
Congratulations to Brandi Gist and her conference committee for a successful and informative conference. Thank you all for attending another successful conference. The CPE form can be found at this link: CPE Form Spring 2022
Below are the presentations from the event. Hope these provide you relevant and useful information.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Presenter(s): Dayle DeLong and Matt Davis, State Treasurer’s Office
Keynote Address: Power of the Past, Force of the Future
Presenter(s): Dr. J.R. Green, Superintendent, Fairfield County School District
The Governor’s Funding Plan – How Does It Work?
Presenter(s): Mellanie Jinnette, Chester County School District
How to Meet MOE When Receiving ESSER / ARP Funding
Presenter(s): Steven Strother – SC Department of Education
Thursday, March 10, 2022
SC Department of Education Update
Presenter(s): Nancy Williams, Melissa Myers, Daniel Haven, Steven Strother, SC Department of Education
How an LEA Determines Maintenance of Fiscal Equity
Presenter(s): Speakers: Steven Strother and Nancy Williams, SC Department of Education
Federal Programs Panel – What to Expect on Your ESSER / CARES Audit
Presenter(s): Hershula Davis, Angela Chisholm, Peggy Scott, and Brittany Davis, SC Department of Education
Friday, March 11, 2022
Presenter(s): Cathy Hazelwood, SC Department of Education
Presenter(s): Debbie Elmore, SC School Boards Association and Sandy Smith, SCASBO
SCASBO 2021 Fall Conference
Conference Theme: “Renewing Relationships for the New Normal”
Dates: November 3-5, 2021
Location: Myrtle Beach Hilton, 10000 Beach Club Drive
Agenda Link: SCASBO Fall 2021 Agenda
Congratulations to Stephanie Thomas and her conference committee for a successful and informative conference. Thank you to all who helped us host a safe event. The CPE form can be found at this link: CPE Form Fall 2021
Below are the presentations from the event. Hope these provide you relevant and useful information.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Updating Your Cyber Security, and Protecting Your District against Ransomware Attacks
Presenter: Surry
Presenters: John Payne, Deputy Superintendent, Federal Programs, Accountability, and School Improvement SCDE; Tonia Smith, Director, Office of Emergency Programs SCDE
Thursday, November 4, 2021
SC Department of Education Update – Fall 2021
Presenters: Nancy Williams, Melissa Myers, Steven Strother, Daniel Haven – SCDE
Presenter: Colin R. Trimble, Outreach Innovation Specialist, U.S. Department of Labor
Creative Strategies to Save Time, Money, and Frustrations
Presenters: Steve Vermette, National Sales Leader, Public Sector – Colonial Life, R. Ty Gainey, Senior Client Relations Specialist – Pierce Group Benefits
Presenter: Elsie Montgomery, Procurement Director, SCDE
Friday, November 5, 2021
Presenter: Frank Rainwater, Executive Director, Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office
Presenter: Mike Shealy, Budget Director, Senate Finance
SCASBO 2021 Spring Conference
Conference Theme: “Adapt to Thrive”
Dates: March 3-5, 2021
Location: Myrtle Beach Hilton, 10000 Beach Club Drive
Agenda Link: SCASBO Spring 2021 Agenda or use QR code below to download the conference app
Congratulations to Kevin Robinson and his conference committee for a successful and informative conference. Thank you to all who helped us host a safe event. The CPE form can be found at this link: CPE Form Spring 2021
Below are the presentations from the event. Hope these provide you relevant and useful information.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Records Retention for School Districts
Presenter: Jessica Hills – SC Department of Archives & History
How Do You Plan for a Comfortable Retirement
Presenter: Blanton Garnett Jr. – Garnett Retirement Group
Setting Debt and Operations Millage
Presenter: Frannie Heizer – Burr Forman McNair
Thursday, March 4, 2021
SC Department of Education Update – Spring 2021
Presenters: Nancy Williams, Melissa Myers, Steven Strother – SCDE
How Development Funding Impacts School Districts
Presenters: C. D. Rhodes, Pope Flynn, Lawrence Flynn – Pope Flynn
Workers Compensation Do’s and Don’ts
Presenters: Tripp Lee; Brooks Jones, Chris Cummings – HUB International; Nick Haigler – Robinson Gray Stepp & Lafitte
ESSER and Other COVID Finance Issues
Presenters: Amy Hagner – York School District One, Amy Heard – Anderson School District Five, Roni Scott – Abbeville County School District, Stephanie Thomas – Greenville County School District
Friday, March 5, 2021
State Legislative Update
Presenters: Sandy Smith and Debbie Elmore
Federal Legislative Update – Spring 2021
Presenters: Sharie Lewis – Parkrose School District, Elleka Yost, – ASBO International
SCASBO 2020 Fall Conference
Conference Theme: Unity Matters
Dates: November 4-6
Location: Myrtle Beach Hilton, 10000 Beach Club Drive,
Congratulations to Rodney Smith and his conference committee for a successful and informative conference. From face masks to temperature readings daily we were able to have a face to face conference keep our membership safe with all of recommended safety protocols. Thank you to all of you who helped us host a safe event. The fall CPE form can be found at this link CPE Form Fall 2020
Below are the presentations from the event. Hope these provide you relevant and useful information.
Wednesday:
Knowing and Assessing Your Risks in These Uncertain Times – Surry Insurance
COVID 19 – Tom Barlow, Halligan Mahoney & Williams PA
The Balancing Act with Support Organizations– Larry Finney, Greene Finney
Larry Finney Support Document 2
Larry Finney Support Document 3
Thursday:
SCDE Update – Nancy Williams, Melissa Myers, & Steven Strother, SCDE
COVID 19 Related Data – Dan Ralyea, SCDE
State and Local Procurement Issues – S.C. Code Regs. 19-445.2127 – John Schmidt, Schmidt Copeland Law Firm
GASB Update & Other Accounting Topics – Kim Davis and Melissa Monahan, Elliot Davis
Feeding Our Students, All Hands On Deck – Ron Jones, SCDE
Friday:
State Economic Update – Mike Shealy, Senate Finance Budget Director
Legislative Update – Debbie Elmore, SCSBA and Sandy Smith, SCASBO
SCASBO 2020 Spring Conference
Conference Theme: A Shared Vision
Brad Willard and his conference committee provided everyone an incredible opportunity at the Spring
Conference. If you have not yet turned in your CPE form, you can download the form HERE. Below are links to the presentations that have been provided.
Wednesday:
Safety & Security in School Districts – Ryan Cothran
Post-Closing Compliance – Frannie Heizer
Lessons Learned from the Rise of Data Breaches in Academia – Jim Denning
Highly Effective Habits of Finance Officers – Emily Sobczak
Thursday:
SC Department of Education Update – Nancy Williams, Laura Showe, Melanie Myers
GASB Updates and Internal Controls (1) – Tim Grow & Kim Davis
Budget Planning and Reporting BEST PRACTICES – Shelley Allen, Amy Heard, Tray Traxler
Friday:
Education Funding Model Update – Frank Rainwater
Current View of Legislative Impacts on K-12 Education – Mellanie Jinnette, Sandy Smith, Leanne Lordo, Len Richardson, & Harry Miley
SCASBO 2019 Fall Conference
Conference Theme: Facing the Future Together
Brandi Gist and her committee hosted a great conference. If you were unable to attend, we want to make every effort to deliver to you as much of the information as possible. Below are links to the presentations for each of the conference sessions.
SC Department of Education Update – Nancy Williams, Michael Thom, Melissa Myers, and Nick Michael, SC Department of Education
Certificate of Insurance, Facility Use Agreements, Liability Contracts – Yogi Wright, Zach Wright, Derek Slate, Randy Cranfill
School Board Reporting Panel – Mellanie Jinnette, Kevin Robinson, Susan Dowd, Harry Miley, Missy Campbell
W2’s and 1099s – Clifford Brown, IRS
Special Education Requirements – Peter Keup, SCDE
Federal Programs Panel – Sarah Longshore, Greg King, David Boison
SCAGO – John Gardner
Gazing into the Crystal Ball – Mike Shealy
Legislative Update – Debbie Elmore and Sandy Smith
If you neglected to pick up a CPE form, you can download the form HERE. Please either scan the completed form and email it to sms4usc@gmail.com or mail it to P.O. Box 6563, Columbia, SC 29260.
