New Business Manager at Bloom 206 Awarded Special Credential

business manager Ann C. Williams has been awarded the Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO) certification by the Association for School Business Officials International (ASBO International).

The SFO certification is granted to highly qualified individuals who fulfill multiple requirements, including demonstrating eligibility (through work experience and education), passing a comprehensive two-part exam that tests competency in accounting and school business management topics, and adhering to the ASBO International Certification Code of Conduct.

Williams serves on the board of directors for the Illinois Association of School Business Officials and is an active member of ASBO International. She is currently completing her doctoral degree in educational leadership at Roosevelt University. Her dissertation topic is maintaining financial solvency in school districts during challenging economic times. 

"School business officials are the chief fiscal officers for school districts and hold an influential position in the community," says John Musso, executive director of ASBO International. "By earning the SFO certification, professionals validate their specialized knowledge and demonstrate a commitment to high standards and ethical practice in school business management," Musso said.

School business officials who have earned the SFO certification commit to ongoing professional development, and undergo recertification every three years.  The Association of School Business Officials International is a global professional association of more than 5,000 school business management professionals who are responsible for financial decisions in K–12 school districts, community colleges, universities, and state departments of education.