Joseph Prom, director of business services at Becker Public Schools, was recently awarded the Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO) certification by the Association for School Business Officials International (ASBO International).

 

The SFO Certification, a new certification by ASBD International, 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.

 

“School business officials are the chief fiscal officers for school districts and hold an influential position in the community,” says John Musso, CAE, RSBA, 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.”

 

School business officials who have earned the SFO Certification commit to ongoing professional development, renew the certification annually, and undergo recertification every three years.

 

Prom is responsible for oversite of buildings and grounds, food service and transportation as well as all financial operations of the district including payroll, purchasing, accounts payable and accounts receivable. This year will be his eighth year with Becker.