ASBO's International School Business Management Professional Standards and Code of Ethics

In March 2006, ASBO released its 2nd Edition of the International School Business Management Professional Standards and Code of Ethics, detailing nearly 200 professional standards and a 28-point Ethical Code that encompasses Standards, Conduct, and Expectations of Personal and Professional Integrity.

Everything has a bottom line, and when it comes to educating children, that bottom line is calculated in more than dollars.

School business officials are responsible for ensuring every child in the district has the resources he or she needs to learn, and every teacher and principal has the tools and resources to provide an effective learning environment. This includes everything from reliable transportation and nutritious meals, to secure and safe buildings and up-to-date technology.

ASBO recognizes that it is essential that the person in this role possess many specific attributes.

Download a FREE copy of the Professional Standards and Code of Ethics in .PDF format (1.425 MB file).

Download the executive summary in .PDF format (200K file).

ASBO's Code of Ethics is also displayed on its own Web page.

Order copies of the Professional Standards from ASBO International.

Conduct a self-assessment of your skills based on the Professional Standards.

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Find additional articles for guidance with the Professional Standards and self-assessments.

ASBO International's Annual Meeting programs are aligned along ten learning tracks that include the major skill sets represented in the Professional Standards booklet.

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To request print copies of the complete booklet, contact:

Michelle Perkins
Email: mperkins@asbointl.org
Toll-free: 866.682.2729, x7067.

Download an order form in MS Word format (500K file).

For orders of 50 or more booklets, the following fees apply:
$75.00 for 50 booklets (includes standard shipping costs)
$125.00 per 100 booklets (includes standard shipping costs)

School Business Official Skills Assessments

ASBO offers Self-Assessment tools related to the International School Business Management Professional Standards and Code of Ethics.

For questions related to the International School Business Management Professional Standards and Code of Ethics, contact:

Pam Weber
Email: pweber@asbointl.org
Toll-free: 866.682.2729, x7065

Additional Resources

Download the article Using ASBO International's Standards to Map Your Professional Growth and Development Plan from the October 2002 issue of School Business Affairs magazine.

Download the article Professional Self-Assessments – Mapping Skills, Charting a Course for Growth from the April 2003 issue of School Business Affairs magazine.

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Notice of Disclaimer: The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) assumes no liability, in part or in whole, for results or outcomes stemming from actions, including performance or non-performance, as well as misuse or misinterpretation of these professional standards or code of ethics.