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School Business Insider

John Brucato
School Business Officials
ASBO International
Education
Artificial Intelligence
Professional Development
Cybersecurity
School Finance
Leadership Development
Mental Health
Public Education
School Business Operations
Leadership
Education Funding
Operational Excellence
Networking
Secure Act 2.0
Sustainability
ASBO International Leadership Forum
K-12 Education
Work-Life Balance

ASBO International's official podcast. Each week we sit down down with school business professionals and industry experts from around the world to share their stories and explore the topics that matter most to you.

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What does a life of service look like?

In this special episode of School Business Insider, host John Brucato sits down with longtime colleague, mentor, and friend Mike Vespi as he prepares to retire after a distinguished career in school business.

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What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewee?

In this special episode of School Business Insider, longtime guest and AI thought leader and CEO of flowlyst, Aziz Aghayev turns the microphone around and interviews host John Brucato.

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Successful school construction projects depend on more than design and funding — they depend on communication.

In this episode of School Business Insider, host John Brucato is joined by Matt McGregor and Nichole Schwietzer of Hoffman Planning, Desig... more

No school business official succeeds alone — and learning to advocate for yourself is part of the journey.

In this episode of School Business Insider, recorded at the PNW BOCES Regional Institute, host John Brucato speaks with Robert Doyle, School B... more

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Recent Guests

Aziz Agayev
AI expert discussing AI fluency for school business officials
Episode: Why AI Fluency Is Becoming a Career Requirement
Bob Bayles
CFO at Prairie Spirit School Division
Prairie Spirit School Division
Episode: Succession Planning Isn’t Optional Anymore
Will Lukang
Leadership coaching and Kairos moments expert
Not specified
Episode: Succession Planning Isn’t Optional Anymore
Amanda Wing
ASBO New York official
ASBO New York
Episode: Behind the Scenes: Building the ASBO NY Summit
Rebecca Sheehan
Director of Professional Development and Events
ASBO New York
Episode: Behind the Scenes: Building the ASBO NY Summit
Bruce Baker
Education finance expert
[not specified in transcript]
Episode: Adequacy, Equity, and Effort: Breaking Down School Finance
John Coyle
Leadership expert, design thinking practitioner, and Olympic silver medalist
Independent/IDEO/STANFORD D School
Episode: Designing Better Leaders: Insights from an Olympian
Adam Tarquini
Chief of Finance and Operations
West Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
Episode: Schools and Town Halls: Building Strong Municipal Relationships
Erik Roush
Executive Director of Financial Affairs for Columbus City Schools
Columbus City Schools
Episode: The Fiscal Squeeze: Property Taxes and School Choice in Ohio

Host

John Brucato
Host of School Business Insider

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Informative

    John does a great job of bringing educational topics to light in a way that are easy to listen to and make a direct impact in our roles. Thanks for the work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    karkee
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    Insightful podcast. This is a great resource for school business officials and individuals that want to learn what school districts go through on the business operations side of things. John is fantastic with his topics and keeping the conversations engaging!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris USEBSG
    United States2 years ago

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John is fantastic with his topics and keeping the conversations engaging.
Insightful resource for school business officials and individuals that want to learn what districts go through on the business operations side.
John does a great job of bringing educational topics to light in a way that are easy to listen to and make a direct impact in our roles.

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Why AI Fluency Is Becoming a Career Requirement
Q: What are some concrete practical uses of AI for SBOs right now?
AI can compare contracts, generate executive summaries, create Excel analyses, and produce PowerPoint presentations for boards, saving hours and enabling faster decision-making.
Why AI Fluency Is Becoming a Career Requirement
Q: How can AI fluency impact hiring and the interview process for SBOs?
Candidates who demonstrate real AI usage—such as using AI to analyze contracts, generate summaries, and prepare presentations—stand out, while the process itself may increasingly assess AI literacy.
Why AI Fluency Is Becoming a Career Requirement
Q: Why is AI no longer just a nice-to-have for school business officials?
AI has shifted from hype to implementation; it's now a practical tool that can handle routine tasks, analysis, and drafting, making SBOs more efficient and marketable.
Adequacy, Equity, and Effort: Breaking Down School Finance
Q: What's your take on local control versus state-level reform in funding formulas?
Local control is valuable for context, but meaningful reform requires state-level action to set baseline funding that enables districts to provide smaller classes and competitive teacher pay. The models show variability in outcomes despite similar cost structures, underscoring the need for coordinated, state-led guidance and collective action.
Adequacy, Equity, and Effort: Breaking Down School Finance
Q: How do adequacy and equity differ in your framework, and why are both important?
Adequacy measures whether spending is sufficient to reach outcome targets, while equity—reframed as equal educational opportunity—ensures funding provides higher-need districts with enough resources to achieve those outcomes. Both must be designed together with a big-data model to assess district- and student-level variations, ensuring all kids have an equal chance to succeed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About School Business Insider

What is School Business Insider about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, policy- and finance-forward show that centers on school business leadership. Episodes routinely explore school district budgeting, funding formulas, governance, and leadership development, often incorporating AI adoption, data privacy, and nonprofit collaboration. Listeners are likely practitioners seeking actionable frameworks, real-world district experiences, and insights from finance, operations, and executive-level roles within education. A recurring strength is translating complex public education funding and management topics into concrete takeaways for SBOs, superintendents, and district leaders. The format tends to feature senior district officials, finance chiefs, and industry experts, with a notable emphasis on leader... more

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