PurposeThe Oklahoma Association of School Business Officials (OKASBO) has established this voluntary certification program to professionalize the position of school business official through the establishment of high standards of education, experience, ethics, and performance. Its purpose is to develop confidence with the general constituents and educational community (administrators, board members, staff, and students) that the business function is in competent hands. The program will provide educational and professional growth opportunities for school business personnel as well as provide state-wide standards. Certifications are valid for 3 years, after which time candidates must apply for renewal. Renewal requires proof of professional development activities and leadership roles throughout the certification period.
OKASBO members can earn the following certifications through this program:
- Certified School Business Specialist
- Certified School Business Official
- Certified School Business Administrator
Application Process- Complete and submit the application using the link below.
- The Executive Director will review the application packet for completion and notify the applicant in the event additional information is needed.
- The Professional and Membership Development Committee will evaluate the packet and make recommendations to the OKASBO Board of Directors.
- The applicant will then receive written notification of the Board’s decision.
The successful candidates will be awarded the professional certificate, their names listed in the OKASBO Fall and Spring conference programs, and their names maintained in the OKASBO certification records.
Points - Attendance at OKASBO Fall or Spring Conference - 3 points
- Attendance at ASBOI or other State Annual Conference - 2 points
- Attendance at approved Professional Development Program - 2 points
- Attendance at School Business Academy training - 2 points
- Service as OKASBO or ASBOI Board of Director - 4 points
- Service as OKASBO or ASBOI Committee Chair - 2 points
- Service as OKASBO or ASBOI Committee Member - 1 point
- Presenter at OKASBO, ASBOI or other approved Program - 2 points
- Publication of article in OKASBO Weekly Newsletter, The Ledger - 1 point
- Publication of article in School Business Affairs (ASBOI) - 2 points
- Publication of Other Relevant Item - 1 point
- Completion of approved School Finance College Course - 2 points
Certification Requirements
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| | Certified School Business Specialist (CSBS) - 20 points | - No degree required.
- One year of school business experience, related agency or field and a graduate of the School Business Academy (formerly OISBF) or the Oklahoma Center for School Business Management program
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Certified School Business Official (CSBO) - 25 points | - Bachelor’s degree in related field
- 2 years school management experience, related agency or field
- A graduate of the School Business Academy (formerly OISBF) or the Oklahoma Center for School Business Management program
OR - No degree
- 5 years school management experience, related agency or field
- A graduate of the School Business Academy (formerly OISBF) or the Oklahoma Center for School Business Management program
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Certified School Business Administrator (CSBA) - 30 points | - Master’s degree in related field
- 5 years school management experience, related agency or field
- A graduate of the School Business Academy (formerly OISBF) or the Oklahoma Center for School Business Management program
OR - Bachelor’s degree in related field
- 8 years school management experience, related agency or field
- A graduate of the School Business Academy (formerly OISBF) or the Oklahoma Center for School Business Management program
OR - No degree
- 10 years school management experience, related agency or field
- A graduate of the School Business Academy (formerly OISBF) or the Oklahoma Center for School Business Management program
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