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2012 Eagle Award Recipients

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ASBO salutes the leaders of the school business management profession. Thanks to their dedicated efforts, schools run effectively and efficiently and students have the resources they need for a quality education.

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INTERNATIONAL EAGLE AWARD RECIPIENT

Jeffrey K. Platenberg, RSBA, REFP
Assistant Superintendent
Loudoun County Public Schools
Ashburn, VA

As assistant superintendent for support services in one of the fastest-growing school systems in the nation, Jeffrey Platenberg understands the importance of meeting the needs of the district's students
and staff while keeping an eye on the bottom line. He spearheaded construction of 13 new schools, 9 renovations, and 5 additions; brought the food service program from a $2 million loss into profitability;
and dramatically improved energy efficiency across the system.

DISTINGUISHED PROFESSIONAL EAGLE AWARD RECIPIENT

Earl P. Burke
Chief Financial Officer, Director of Business Services & Operations
Hinds County School District
Raymond, MS

Earl Burke's sound fiscal leadership has helped the district continue its high level of services in all district departments, including transportation, food services, janitorial services,and building and grounds. He was able to minimize teacher downsizing, keeping class size to the district's 24:1 ratio during tough economic times. His implementation of a variety of programs has netted the district more than $300,000 in cost savings, which was immediately reinvested in new reading and math programs.

DISTINGUISHED PROFESSIONAL EAGLE AWARD RECIPIENT

John C. Butler, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Lexington County School District One
Lexington, SC

Under John Butler's leadership, the fast-growing district upheld funding for an aggressive capital projects program and consistently maintains strong bond ratings from Moody's and Standard and Poor's. He also is active on the state level, pursuing legislative change for public education, serving on legislative committees, and testifying at state hearings on behalf of school finance leaders.

DISTINGUISHED PROFESSIONAL EAGLE AWARD RECIPIENT

Aubrey N. Kirkpatrick
Director of Finance and Administration
Anglophone East and North School Districts
Moncton, New Brunswick Canada

Know as a dynamic leader and creative problem solver, Aubrey Kirkpatrick is always looking for a better way. This focus on continuous improvement permeates all areas of district finance and operations. Through his skillful leadership of the business side of education, he ensures everyone in the district has more time, resources, and energy to dedicate to improving outcomes for students rather than administrative tasks.

The Eagle Awards Program is proudly sponsored by AXA Equitable.