The Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) is a professional organization; providing support and professional development opportunities for individuals in the field of education who provide management and services in accounting, finance, budget, food and nutrition, technology, maintenance and facilities, pupil transportation, and other support service operations. As a non-profit 501c (3) organization, founded in 1954, AASBO is recognized by the educational community as the primary source of accurate, objective business and operations information, educating its diverse membership and constituency in professional best practices, and promoting the highest standards in school business administration through a multitude of benefits for every member. AASBO is dedicated to improving the skills of its members to ensure that the educational needs of Arizona’s school children are best served. As an example, in many of AASBO’s programs, presentations are made by individuals with expertise in areas of school business and support service operations. The association’s programs feature keynote speakers from various fields and high elective offices, as well as technical sessions in the areas of business operations. Many years ago, AASBO began as a forum for exchanging ideas and sharing information about school business operations in Arizona. During its first 40 years of service, AASBO was operated by volunteers throughout the state, but as the association’s membership and services grew, a center of operations was opened in Phoenix in 1996 staffed with professionals who have been successful school business administrators as well as a well-trained and experienced office staff who are ready to meet the needs of our membership. AASBO is affiliated with the Association of School Business Officials International, headquartered in Reston, Virginia. ASBO International serves members from the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries. Currently, AASBO has a membership base of 2,000 members representing not only school employees but vendors who are interested in doing business with Arizona public schools.
