The Association of School Business Officials International has announced that Tammy Smale, business manager at the Pleasant Valley School District in Brodheadsville, has earned the Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations designation.

School business professionals who earn the SFO certification have proven they have the knowledge, expertise and fiscal credibility to lead their school district and effectively manage its finances.

ASBO International Executive Director James Rowan said, “Increasingly, we are seeing that certification is a driver that helps to raise the bar for sound fiscal management across all school districts.

The SFO designation is granted to highly qualified school business professionals who fulfill multiple requirements, including:

• Demonstrating certification eligibility through work experience and education.

• Passing a comprehensive exam that tests competency in accounting and school business management topics.

• Adhering to the ASBO International Certification Code of Conduct.

• Committing to ongoing professional development and undergoing recertification every three years.

Founded in 1910, ASBO is a nonprofit organization that represents approximately 30,000 school business professionals worldwide. ASBO International is committed to providing programs, services and a global network that promotes the highest standards in school business.

Its members support student achievement through effective resource management in various areas, ranging from finance and operations to food services and transportation. Learn more at asbointl.org.