named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Education Summit & Expo
Annual 3.5-day professional development conference featuring educational sessions, a trade show for vendors serving school districts, networking events, and leadership recognition ceremonies
Give Back at Ed Summit
Charitable initiative during the annual conference supporting Soles4Souls, 4EveryKid, and The RED Bookshelf through donations of shoes, funds, and children's books
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocates for school business interests through policy communication and data disseminationProduces advocacy messaging, legislative briefs, and data reports to inform fiscal and policy decisions by legislators and policymakers. Maintains Schoolbiz.info as a resource for legislative priorities, news, reports, and press releases. Published the 2023–24 State Aid Proposal in December 2022.
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Education Policy Research and Analysis 1 activity
- Conducts and publishes research on school district finance and operationsProduces and publishes research including the annual School District Factbook (ninth edition released in 2022) and reports analyzing challenges such as inflation impacts on New York school districts. Research is disseminated through publications like The Reporter.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Delivers financial efficiency programs for member school districtsOperates a free p-Card program that enables member school districts to earn rebates on routine purchases, supporting cost savings and improved financial management.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Operates member-only platforms and forums for professional collaborationManages School Business Connect, a member-only discussion forum, and supports collaboration through standing committees that develop education programs, membership benefits, and legislative priorities. Also operates a mentor program that pairs new school business officials with experienced professionals.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Organizes annual Education Summit & Expo for school business leadersHosts the annual ASBO New York Education Summit & Expo, a multi-day event featuring educational programs, a trade show showcasing services and products for school districts, and networking opportunities. The 2027 summit is scheduled for June 6–9, 2027, and similar events are held annually to convene school business officials across New York State.
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Corporate Sponsorship Programs 1 activity
- Provides business membership and partnership opportunitiesOffers business membership for companies to connect with school business professionals across New York State. Provides sponsoring, exhibiting, and advertising opportunities at conferences and through association channels to facilitate engagement between vendors and school districts.
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Professional Education and Certification for Financial and Estate Planners 1 activity
- Provides professional development and training programs for school business officialsOffers a range of professional development opportunities including workshops, webinars, conferences, and multi-session training programs such as the Financial Management, Auditing, and Accounting (FMAA) series and Accounting 1–3 workshops. These programs support continuing education credits (CTLE and CPE) and focus on financial management, auditing, and accounting skills for school business officials.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Supports recruitment and career development for school business officialsHosts a career center and job posting board that lists current employment opportunities from school districts across New York State. Also offers awards and scholarships to members, with recent expansion of the annual awards program.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Supports regional and local engagement through BOCES and chaptersOperates a statewide BOCES structure and charters 18 regional chapters to deliver localized support, professional development, and networking for school business officials across New York.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides legal and contractual support for school business officialsOffers support in legal consultation and contract review to assist school business officials in their professional roles.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.96M
Contributions & grants$1.05M35%
Program service revenue$1.84M62%
Investment income$73K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.84M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.51M
Grants paid out$18K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.16M
Cash$1.01M
Investments$2.43M
Liabilities$582K
Net assets$3.57M
Liquid reserves14.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +19.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN CECHNICKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $279K |
| AMANDA BUONANNO | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $207K |
| ALISSANDRA STOYAN | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | 35 | $117K |
| ERICA WELLS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 35 | $116K |
board members · 9
- CHRISTINE DEMASS — DIRECTOR
- DR CHRIS ABDOO — DIRECTOR
- DR JACK MITCHELL — PRESIDENT
- DR RON CLAMSER JR — PRESIDENT-ELECT
- DR RUBIE HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- JAMES STUCCHIO — PAST PRESIDENT
- JOHN BRUCATO — DIRECTOR
- KERI LOUGHLIN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL VESPI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- AmTab Partner — Member organization providing services or support to ASBO New York.
- BOCES Government — Collaborates with a statewide BOCES to provide support to school business officials.
- Clean Air Company Partner — Member organization providing services or support to ASBO New York.
- ClearScript Pharmacy Benefit Management Partner — Business member offering pharmacy benefit management services
- DistrictIQ Partner — Member organization providing services or support to ASBO New York.
- EPES Software Partner — Member organization providing services or support to ASBO New York.
- Forecast5 Analytics Partner — Partnership to provide data analytics services to members.
- Golden Spark Jewelry Co. Partner — Provides permanent jewelry services at the 2026 Education Summit & Expo and donates 10% of sales to a local animal shelter.
- Mutual, Inc. Partner — Partnership to provide financial education and retirement planning resources to members.
- New York Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System Fund Partner — Partnership focused on investment opportunities for members through NYCLASS.
- SBLM Architects Partner — Member organization providing services or support to ASBO New York.
- Saratonet (SpaNet) Government — Provides internet and network services for the 2026 Education Summit & Expo.
- TCG, a HUB International Co. Partner — Business member providing insurance and risk management services
- Total Events Partner — Handles trade show setup, breakdown, and exhibitor logistics for the 2026 Education Summit & Expo.
- Tyler Technologies Partner — Business partnership with Tyler Technologies for technology solutions in school business operations.
- Tyler Technologies Partner — Technology vendor listed among members or partners in the website footer.
- Tyler Technologies Partner — Technology vendor listed among newest members, likely providing software services.
- Tyler Technologies Partner — Tyler Technologies is listed among organizational connections, suggesting a partnership or sponsorship relationship.
- Tyler Technologies Partner — Uses software from Tyler Technologies, as indicated by the membership management system powering the website.
- U.S. Employee Benefits Services Group Partner — Partnership to support ACA compliance for members.
- Whitman Brewing Partner — Hosts the Sunday evening event for the 2026 Education Summit & Expo.
- YourMembership Partner — Provides membership management software for ASBO New York.
- YourMembership Partner — Uses YourMembership software for membership management.
- iRun Local Partner — Co-leads the Rise & Run wellness walk/run event during the 2026 Education Summit & Expo.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Financial Return Model via Procurement Integrationmethodology: p-card_rebate_modelBy leveraging a purchasing card program that generates rebates from routine expenditures, the organization turns operational spending into financial returns for school districts, because aligning procurement behavior with revenue recovery creates self-sustaining funding streams without new budget allocations.
- Integrated Advocacy and Resource Infrastructuremethodology: integrated_support_servicesBy combining policy advocacy with immediate access to budget resources, legislative updates, and financial tools, the organization strengthens school business operations, because timely, actionable intelligence enables officials to respond effectively to state-level decisions.
- Peer-Led Knowledge Sharing Networkmethodology: peer_networkingBy facilitating peer-to-peer forums, mentorship, and networking among school business officials, the organization improves professional practice and problem-solving, because shared experiential knowledge builds more relevant and trusted solutions than top-down training alone.
- Professional Development Ecosystem with Credentialing Incentivesmethodology: professional_development_with_credentialingBy offering conferences, educational programming, and formal credentialing credits (CPE/CTLE), the organization builds the capacity of school business officials, because linking learning to licensure requirements increases participation and ensures alignment with professional standards.