School Financial Management and Operations Micro-credential Program

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Acquire the Specialized Skills That Lead to Career Advancement

The University of New Haven’s School Financial Management and Operations micro-credential program provides instruction in key areas required for School Business Officials (SBOs) and Certified Administrators of School Finance and Operations (SFOs). They may be a valuable piece of an initial SBO certification package or certification renewal, and, as an ASBO International SFO Preferred Provider, our courses meet the education eligibility requirements for SFO certification exam and recertification. Please refer to the relevant certifying bodies for complete eligibility and application requirements.

About Our Courses

In partnership with ASBO International, the university is proud to be a preferred provider of School Finance and Operations (SFO) courses. We offer courses designed for individuals interested in becoming School Business Officials, Certified Administrators of School Finance and Operations, and other members of the education community interested in increasing their knowledge of school business operations. This latter group could include Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, newly appointed SBOs, individuals working in the K-12 community, and people working in finance, among others.

The successful completion of each of our courses is equivalent to 37.5 professional contact hours and results in a badge, which can be displayed on social media sites, such as LinkedIn. Upon completion of all four courses, students receive an Official Record of Program Completion from the University of New Haven that may be used to demonstrate hours of instruction required for certification.


Public School Human Resources and Educational Budgeting

This micro-credential program highlights the integration of human resources and related costs as part of a public school budget. Topics include but are not limited to:

  • Collective bargaining
  • Teacher Negotiation Act (TNA)
  • Municipal Employee Relations Act (MERA)
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Municipal pensions
  • Contract negotiations
  • Employee costs with an emphasis on pensions and health insurance
  • Translating personnel into a BOE budget

January 21 - March 7, 2026

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Public School Facilities, Transportation and Ancillary Services

This course addresses the planning and oversight of key non-instructional services that ensure safe, efficient, and effective school operations. Topics include

  • Facilities management
  • Capital improvement planning
  • Energy conservation
  • Transportation operations
  • Food service
  • Procurement practices

Students will develop the ability to manage vendor relationships, evaluate service models, and lead infrastructure projects while aligning with student needs, public expectations, and regulatory frameworks.

March 16 - May 2, 2026

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Public School Operations

Through this micro-credential program, you will learn to navigate the complexities of day-to-day operations, including but not limited to:

  • Overview of the School Business Official responsibilities
  • Finance Operations, funding sources
  • Food Service operations
  • Maintenance and Custodial operations
  • Transportation, including bus contracts, fuel provisions, parent requests, and handicap issues
  • Purchasing vs. leasing
  • Collective Bargaining and labor contracts
  • The BOE Policy book

August - October 2026

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Public School Financial Management

The micro-credential in Public School Financial Management program runs the range of financial matters, including but not limited to:

  • The BOE budget
  • Monthly financial reports
  • Federal and State grants
  • BOE revenue sources
  • Bidding and purchasing policies
  • Collective Bargaining and labor contracts
  • Audits
  • Best practices end of fiscal year spending

October - December 2026

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Who You Are, What You Want to Accomplish

To highlight a few examples, these micro-credentials are for you if you are:

  • A Superintendent interested in improving your understanding of financial operations
  • A Municipal Finance Officer interested in school finances
  • A newly appointed or experienced school finance officer who wants to know more about town finances and how they impact school operations
  • A school business office staff member who wants to become a School Business Official (SBO)
  • An elected BOE member who needs to get a handle on your school’s financial and business operations
  • A new graduate in Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Finance
How We Deliver the Programs
  • Students do not have to matriculate at the University, so enrollment is easy.
  • We offer the programs in an online synchronous format with virtual meetings held every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30.
  • Credits may be applied to our fully online MPA program if certain enrollment conditions are met.
  • Students with any level of past education are eligible to earn the micro-credentials.
  • Instructors have extensive experience in both municipal finance and educational finance and operations.