2024 MASBO Summer Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the MASBO Summer Conference! We’re glad you’re here!

9:00am MDT

Tyler Technology User Group

School ERP Pro User Group Meeting: Come & Connect with fellow colleagues, learn new facets/updates on the software, share best practices and learn how to use the system more efficiently, including Tips-n-Tricks and answering questions.

Presenters

Diana B Betancourt

Client Relations Manager, Tyler Technologies

Diana has been with Tyler Technologies for 24 years and started her exciting journey in March of 2001 as a Senior Product Consultant. As a Senior Product Consultant, she was responsible for client implementations, trainings, and consulting. She is currently the Client Relations... Read More →

tyler agenda pdf

Tuesday June 11, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm MDT
Ballroom Meeting Room 1223 Mullowney Ln, Billings, MT 59101, USA

8:30am MDT

OPI Medley

In this presentation we will be presenting on a variety of topics including budget amendments,
Indian Education for All, Reserves, Program Codes, and more.

Presenters

Paul Taylor

Budget Analyst, Montana Office of Public Instruction

Paul Taylor works for the Office of Public Instruction as a Budget Analyst. His most sincere work interest is to provide the most accurate and beneficial service to the public schools of Montana

Barbara Quinn

Senior Manager, OPI

Ms. Quinn graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and was licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in 1998. She has been with the OPI since 2017 and in School Finance since May 2021 as the School Finance Senior Manager.

Autumn Belmont

Budget Anaylst, OPI

Autumn Belmont is a graduate of Boise State University where she received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Science in Accountancy, Taxation. Autumn previously worked at the Department of Revenue for 3.5 years and has been working as a Budget Analyst... Read More →

Andrea Mohammadi

Business Anaylst, OPI

Ms. Mohammadi is a graduate of Old Dominion University in Virginia with a Bachelor of Science in MIS and Administrative Management. Andrea worked as a District Clerk/Business Manager in Montana for 6 years before coming to OPI.

Laci Novark

Budget Analyst, OPI

Ms. Novark joined the School Finance team in October of 2022. Laci has 10 years of experience working in the banking industry as well as 5 years of experience in Healthcare Finance. Laci was most recently a District Clerk for 6.5 years, where she learned the rewards of a career supporting... Read More →

Alivia Skeslien-Jenkins

Budget Analyst, OPI

Ms. Skeslien-Jenkins joined the School Finance team in July of 2023 as a Budget Analyst. Alivia graduated from North Dakota State University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. After five years in Fargo, ND, Alivia decided it was time to return to her Montana roots. She... Read More →

OPI Medley (2) pdf

Wednesday June 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:40am MDT
Ballroom Meeting Room 1223 Mullowney Ln, Billings, MT 59101, USA

10:50am MDT

OPI HB203 Tuition

Overview of the tuition process and HB203 from the 2023 legislative session.

Presenters

Barbara Quinn

Senior Manager, OPI

Andrea Mohammadi

Business Anaylst, OPI

Tuiton MASBO 2024 Final pdf

Wednesday June 12, 2024 10:50am - 11:50am MDT
Ballroom Meeting Room 1223 Mullowney Ln, Billings, MT 59101, USA

3:00pm MDT

OPI Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Nicole & Paul

Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Well, we can’t promise you a million, but Paul Taylor and Nicole Thuotte will show you how to maximize your budget through accurate data reporting. Learn about state funding sources, how data flows between data systems, and the secrets to accurate data entry. We’re throwing you a lifeline so you can be confident when asked, “Is that your final answer?”

Presenters

Nicole Thuotte

AIM Unit Manager, OPI

Nicole Thuotte is the AIM Unit Manager at the OPI. She has been with OPI for almost 20 years – working primarily with student and staff data and in school finance. She enjoys working with districts and helping them make sense of state programs and data requirements. When not... Read More →

Paul Taylor

Budget Analyst, Montana Office of Public Instruction

Paul Taylor works for the Office of Public Instruction as a Budget Analyst. His most sincere work interest is to provide the most accurate and beneficial service to the public schools of Montana

Who Wants to be a Millionaire pdf

Wednesday June 12, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Ballroom Meeting Room 1223 Mullowney Ln, Billings, MT 59101, USA

8:30am MDT

Pop Quiz with Mike & Denise

Join us for some friendly competition as we rack your brains with school finance questions. Win or lose, everyone is sure to learn something and have fun doing it.

Presenters

Mike Waterman

Executive Director of Business and Operations, Bozeman Schools

Denise Williams

Accounting Supervisor, Missoula County Public Schools

Over 30 years working in school finance at Kalispell Public Schools, East Helena Public Schools and Amsterdam School, MASBO, OPI and Gallatin County. Still going strong .

Thursday June 13, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Ballroom Meeting Room 1223 Mullowney Ln, Billings, MT 59101, USA

9:40am MDT

Black Mountain Software User Group

: A quick trip through our applications, reminding users of all BMS offers.

Presenters

RaLynn Brown

Support Specialist, Black Mountain Software

As a Support Specialist, RaLynn prides herself on an innate ability to take problems in stride and calmly guide Black Mountain Software clients toward success. Her grounded and responsible nature, along with her bookkeeping and administrative experience, makes RaLynn the rock to build... Read More →

Thursday June 13, 2024 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
Ballroom Meeting Room 1223 Mullowney Ln, Billings, MT 59101, USA

11:00am MDT

Pop Quiz

Join us for some friendly competition as we rack your brains with school finance questions. Win or lose, everyone is sure to learn something and have fun doing it.

Presenters

Mike Waterman

Executive Director of Business and Operations, Bozeman Schools

Denise Williams

Accounting Supervisor, Missoula County Public Schools

Over 30 years working in school finance at Kalispell Public Schools, East Helena Public Schools and Amsterdam School, MASBO, OPI and Gallatin County. Still going strong .

Thursday June 13, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Ballroom Meeting Room 1223 Mullowney Ln, Billings, MT 59101, USA

1:40pm MDT

OPI Federal Programs

This session will be offered by Zach Hawkins, OPI Title I and Federal Programs Director, and
Serena Wright, OPI Title III Specialist. It is designed to assist clerks and school business
professionals in better understanding how to track, manage, and report Title and Federal funds
that their districts might receive. Specific topics will include Title programs and their objectives,
the e-grants system, and coding and reporting expenses and activities. Additional information
will be provided regarding school year timelines and deadlines as well as contact information for
relevant staff at the OPI.

Presenters

Zach Hawkins

Title I/Federal Programs Director, OPI

Zach Hawkins has worked at the OPI since 2018. He served as the IndianEducation for All Director before assuming the role of Title I/Federal ProgramsDirector and Private School Ombudsman. Prior to joining the OPI, he workedin Federal college access programs for 12 years, most notably... Read More →

Serena Wright

State Homeless Coordinator of Education, Title III and Title I, Part A Coordinator, and Family Engagement Specialist, OPI

Serena Wright is the State Homeless Coordinator of Education, Title III and Title I, Part ACoordinator, and Family Engagement Specialist at the Office of Public Instruction for the Stateof Montana.Throughout Serena’s entire 18+ years, teaching career, she worked with students who... Read More →

Thursday June 13, 2024 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
Ballroom Meeting Room 1223 Mullowney Ln, Billings, MT 59101, USA

3:00pm MDT

Master Student Activity Funds

Ready to ace next year's student activity funds? Curious about which funds go into the Student Activity Account? Want insider tips on best practices for internal controls? Join the Student Activities Committee for a dynamic session that will help you navigate the course without hitting any sand traps or water hazards!

Presenters

TJ Harold-Marmon

Business Mgr/Clerk, Ronan

TJ has been with the Ronan School District since June of 2015. Before that, she was an auditor for a local bank. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Dixon, MT where her husband ranches and the daughters keep things running smoothly (Or hinder operations depending on the... Read More →

Stacy Montgomery

Forsyth &amp;amp; Kircher

Stacy has been a school business manager for Forsyth Public Schools for 5 years and Kircher School District for 8 years . Stacy is married to her husband Keeley. Together they have three children, two grandchildren, and one amazing dog Schatzie!!. She enjoys fishing, camping... Read More →

Carrie Fisher

Director of Finance, Belgrade Schools

Carrie grew up in East Helena, attended high school in Helena and graduated with a business degree from Montana State University (Go Bobcats!). Carrie has been married to her wonderful husband Steve for 27 years. They have two children: Kyra, 26, and Zander, 24. Since 2002, Carrie... Read More →

Mastering Student Activities pdf

Thursday June 13, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Ballroom Meeting Room 1223 Mullowney Ln, Billings, MT 59101, USA