FY24 A.I. If I Knew Then What I Know Now...

Panelists will share their lessons learned from experiences in the role of school business administrators. They will also answer questions from session participants to provide advice, guidance, and/or support as we all deal with our increasingly challenging jobs.

Susan Bottan

Director of Finance and Operations

Wayland Public Schools

Susan Bottan returned to Wayland Public Schools in July, 2023 to begin her 8th year as the Director of Finance and Operations for the Wayland Public Schools following a 2-year engagement as Director of Finance and Operations for the Reading Public Schools. Susan began her School Business Official career in 1998 following 16 years working in the roles of manufacturing analyst and marketing and development director for private and public corporations. Susan began her career as a public school official in 1998 for Lexington Public Schools. Over the years, Susan has been privileged to also serve within the Lincoln and Marlborough Public Schools. Susan is the current Vice President of MASBO. Susan has earned undergraduate degrees in education and early childhood development from Lesley University, MS in child development and child care studies from Boston University (Wheelock College), and MBA from Simmons University.

John W. Ferris

Interim School Business Administrator

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District

Jennifer Prendergast

Director of Finance

South Coast Educational Collaborative

Michael MacMillan (Moderator)

School Business Manager

Monomoy Regional School District

Michael MacMillan is currently the Business Manager for the Monomoy Regional School District. He previously held the same position in the Cohasset Public Schools and Wareham Public Schools. Prior to entering school finance, Michael worked in school technology, national government finance and policy, and management consulting.

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Session Evaluation: If I Knew Then What I Know Now...
Recorded 05/15/2024  |  60 minutes
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