FY23 A.I. Institutional Change

Howie Barber is a seasoned school business official with over two decades of experience in public school finance and operations. He currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations for the Old Rochester Regional School District in Massachusetts. Howie is an active member of the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO International), where he serves on the Board of Directors, helping to shape the future of school business leadership on a global scale. He has played a role in the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials (MASBO), as a prior President and Board of Director contributing to statewide professional development and advocacy efforts. Howie is known for his commitment to equity, transparency, and innovation in education finance. His work reflects a deep passion for supporting students through effective resource management and strategic planning, and he continues to mentor emerging professionals across the school business community.

Miriam Goodman is the School Business Administrator for the Franklin Public Schools and has held this position for the past 15 years.  In this position, she oversees budget, payroll, accounts payable, state and federal grants, transportation, food service, and anything else that comes her way! Prior to this position in Franklin, Miriam was the Business Administrator for the Woonsocket School Department in Woonsocket, Rhode Island for 9 years.  She also served on the board of the Rhode Island Association of School Business Officials.  Prior to being in Rhode Island, she served as the Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the Cranford Public Schools in Cranford, New Jersey for 5 years.

Miriam holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Boston University and a Masters in School Business Administration from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.