
FY25 A.I. Calculating Maintenance of Effort
This hands-on session will illustrate how an LEA can demonstrate MOE eligibility through either: (1) the combination of State and local funds in the aggregate; or (2) the combination of State and local funds on a per capita basis.

Howard Barber
Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations
Old Rochester Regional School District
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.
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