Dist. 214 official awarded certification

Township High School District 214’s Director of Business Services Sherry Koerner has been awarded the Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations certification by the Association for School Business Officials International.

A new certification by ASBO International, the SFO Certification is granted to highly qualified individuals who fulfill multiple requirements. These requirements include 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.

“This distinction validates Ms. Koerner’s knowledge, ethics and professional experience,” said Deb Parenti, associate superintendent of finance and operations.

School business officials who have earned the SFO Certification commit to ongoing professional development, renew the certification annually, 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 decision in K-12 school districts, community colleges, universities, and state departments of education. Founded in 1910, it sets the standard for accountability, transparency, and integrity in school business management practices and provides professional growth opportunities and certification to advance the profession.