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Pathway to Leadership: Finance & Operations

Sunday, June 22, 2025 to Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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This program provides collaboration opportunities and valuable sessions designed for independent school business office professionals.

Are you new to independent schools or transitioning into a business office role? The brand new Pathway to Leadership: Finance & Operations program is designed especially for you. This program gives you the critical knowledge and tools you need to succeed. Learn the fundamentals of nonprofit accounting, budgeting, and financial planning, while gaining practical experience in school operations, HR, facilities management, and auxiliary services like after-school care and summer camps. 

Ready to build a strong foundation and advance your career? Register today to equip yourself with the expertise needed to contribute to your school’s financial sustainability and operational success. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Business Officers
  • Aspiring Business Officers
  • Controllers
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable
  • Student Billing
  • Benefits Administrators
  • Payroll Specialists

HRCI Credit

This program has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.

CPE CREDIT

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MISBO is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

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Event Policies

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Credits Price
Member - Regular
Log in to get member pricing! Full price for the first individual and $225 for any additional staff members from the same school. Registration Ends 6/8/25 at 11:59 PM EDT
$375.00
Additional Attendee(s)
Only select this option if someone from your school has already paid full price. Any additional staff member from the same school is $225. Not sure if someone from your school has already registered? Please check with Akshay Anikhindi at akshayanikhindi@misbo.com or 404.921.3814 if you have any questions. Registration Ends 6/24/25 at 12:00 AM EDT
$225.00
Credits Price
Non-Members - Regular
Full price for the first individual and $250 for any additional staff members from the same school. Registration Ends 6/8/25 at 11:59 PM EDT
$450.00
Additional Attendee(s)
Only select this option if someone from your school has already paid full price. Any additional staff member from the same school is $250. Not sure if someone from your school has already registered? Please check with Akshay Anikhindi at akshayanikhindi@misbo.com or 404.921.3814 if you have any questions. Registration Ends 6/24/25 at 1:00 AM EDT
$250.00

Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway Hotel

2081 Convention Center Concourse
Atlanta, GA 30337

Book your room here. 

Discounted Rate:  $200 per night

Cutoff date: May 30, 2025

Check in:  3:00 pm

Check out:  11:00 am

Cancellation policy:  72 hours prior to arrival

Rooms reserved within the hotel block include:

    • Complimentary guest room internet for Marriot BonVoy members
    • Group room rate available 2 day before and after the conference, based on availability 
    • Discounted self-parking - $32
    • Free airport transportation via 24-Hour ATL SkyTrain

Room Amenities:

      • Standard King bed
      • Complimentary wireless internet access

Hotel Amenities:

      • Hotel dining: on-site restaurant Southern fare restaurant
      • 24-Hour Fitness center

Explore ATLANTA airport district

Staying for a few extra days? That's great! The Atlanta airport district is a fun area with tons of attractions, no matter what you're interested in. Check out ATL Airport District for a directory of restaurants, attractions, and more near the Atlanta Airport district! 

Agenda

June 22
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Registration
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Reception
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Dinner & Opening Session Elevating Culture from the Business Office
June 23
8:15 AM Registration and Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM General session Beyond the Budget: 5 Ways to Lead, Influence, and Transform Your School
10:00 AM Break with Sponsors
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Breakout session Keeping the Boat Afloat, the Pressures of Setting a Sustainable Budget
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Lunch
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Breakout session Complex Borrowing and the Language of Debt
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM Break with Sponsors
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Breakout session Navigating Facilities Management as a New or Aspiring Business Officer
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Break with Sponsors
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Breakout Session HR & CFO Legal Face-Off: The Ultimate Compliance Challenge
6:00 PM Informal Happy Hour
June 24
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM Breakout session Maximizing Collaboration: Best Practices for Auxiliary and Summer Programs within Business Operations
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM Break & Networking Join your colleagues for our networking hour! Select your area of interest and join the group for networking, sharing your knowledge, and asking those questions that keep you up at night!
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Breakout session Cost Effectiveness by Division: An Essential Financial Tool
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Breakout session Lessons from the Field: A School’s Journey to a Smooth Year-End Close and Audit

For More Information:

Dianne Sagaas
Dianne Sagaas
Director of Professional Development MISBO (404)921-3812
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