MAGNUM Trainings
Schedules, Registrations, Payments:
♦ Career Transition Workshops (Online) [HERE]
♦ Fiscal Workshops (Online) [HERE]
♦ INSIGHTS Inservice Workshops (On-Site) [HERE]
Hosted and Administered by
Educational Support Services (ESS)
Contact James Merrins, Ed.D.
Executive Program Administrator
Educational Support Services
42 Rosalyn Court, Fredonia, New York 14063
(716) 672-5473 FAX (716) 672-5472 jmerrins@cecomet.net.
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Career Transition Workshops*
Aspiring Superintendents Workshop Series (online)
..of value to any school district administrator interested in the superintendency
[Details HERE]
Fourteen hours (Seven 2-hour sessions), via ZOOM
All sessions are recorded for participant review
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM each day
[Registration closes one day prior to session]
April 19 (W) and 20 (Th), 2023
– Orientation to the Superintendency
May 2 (Tu) and 3 (W), 2023
– Legal and Ethical Foundations of the Superintendency
May 22 (M), 2023
– Superintendent Fiscal Leadership
May 24 (W) and 25 (Th), 2023
– Superintendent-Board Relations
[Step 1. Registration] [Step 2. Payment information]
Readiness for the Superintendency in New York State (online)
… for school administrator thinking about or moving towards the Superintendency.
[Details HERE] via ZOOM
One 2-hour session
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
[Registration closes April 18 – to receive materials]
[Step 1. Registration] [Step 2. Payment information]
Applying for the Superintendency in New York State (online)
…for experienced administrators applying or preparing to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools.
[Details HERE] via ZOOM
One 2-hour session
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
[Registration closes April 25 – to receive materials]
[Step 1. Registration] [Step 2. Payment information]
Successful Transition Into a New Administrative Position (online)
…for the first time administrator or when moving into a new administrative position
– Assistant Superintendents, School Business Official,
Building Principal or Assistant Principal, Director,
Department Chair, or other administrators
– either moving up inside or changing districts
[Details HERE] via ZOOM
Two 2-hour sessions
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM each day
Summer 2023
Fiscal Navigation for Superintendents (online)
– including fiscal strategies and long range planning
…for Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents,
School Business Officials, Aspiring Superintendents,
and other leaders. Powerful for leadership teams.
[Details HERE] via ZOOM
Fifteen hours (Five 3-hour sessions), via Zoom
All sessions are recorded for participant review
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon each day
October-December 2023 – Dates to be determined
[Step 1. Registration Pending] [Step 2. Payment information]
Managing Situational Conflicts
in the School District Environment (onsite)
…for building and district administrators, office staff and supervisors
(building principals or assistant principals,
directors, department chairs);
front line staff (secretaries, greeters, guards, etc.),
[Details HERE]
One to 3-hour session to meet your schedule
See: INSIGHTS On-site Workshops (below)
In-district in-service only
presentations available
Contact: Dr. James Merrins 716-672-5473
Fiscal Workshops*
School District Claims Auditing (online)
…for Claims Auditors, Deputy Claims Auditors, and Accounts Payable Clerks,
Audit Committee Members, Board Members, Auditors
[Details HERE] via ZOOM
4 CPEs for CPAs, IAs, and CIAs
Four hours (Two 2-hour sessions)
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday, April 25 and 27, 2023
[Registration closes April 18 – to receive materials]
[Step 1. Registration] [Step 2. Payment information]
Accounts Payable Clerks Training (online)
……for Accounts Payable Clerks, Claims Auditors, and Deputy Claims Auditors
Audit Committee Members, Auditors
[Details HERE] via ZOOM
4 CPEs for CPAs, IAs, and CIAs
Four hours (Two 2-hour sessions)
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Two Wednesdays, May 3 and 10, 2023
[Registration closes one day prior]
[Step 1. Registration] [Step 2. Payment information]
Extraclassroom Activity Funds (online)
…for Central Treasurers, Faculty Auditors, and Administrators
[Details HERE] via ZOOM
4 CPEs for CPAs, IAs, and CIAs
Four hours (Two 2-hour sessions)
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Monday and Thursday, May 8 and 11, 2023
[Registration closes May 1 – to receive materials]
[Step 1. Registration] [Step 2. Payment information]
Advanced Claims Auditing – Workshop A (online)
…for Claims Auditors, Deputy Claims Auditors, and Accounts Payable Clerks
Audit Committee Members, Board Members, Auditors
Workshop schedule: “A” in May 2023,
B in September 2023, C in December 2023
[Details HERE] via ZOOM, video ON
5 CPEs for CPAs, IAs, and CIAs
Five hours (Two 2.5-hour sessions), on non-consecutive days
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Two Thursdays, May 18 and June 1, 2023
[Registration closes May 11 – to receive materials]
[Step 1. Registration] [Step 2. Payment information]
Advanced Accounts Payable Clerks Training (online)
……for Accounts Payable Clerks, Claims Auditors, and Deputy Claims Auditors
Audit Committee Members, Auditors
[Details HERE] via ZOOM
3 CPEs for CPAs, IAs, and CIAs
Three hours (One 3-hour session)
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
[Registration closes one day prior]
[Step 1. Registration] [Step 2. Payment information]
Payroll Clerks Training (online)
……for Payroll Clerks, Backup Payroll Clerks,
Claims Auditors, and Deputy Claims Auditors
Personnel Administrators, Business Officials
[Details HERE] via ZOOM
4 CPEs for CPAs, IAs, and CIAs
Four hours (Two 2-hour sessions)
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Tuesday and Thursday, June 6 and 8, 2023
[Registration closes June 5]
[Step 1. Registration] [Step 2. Payment information]
Advanced Payroll Clerks Training (online) – NEW
……for Payroll Clerks, Backup Payroll Clerks,
Claims Auditors, and Deputy Claims Auditors
Personnel Administrators, Business Officials
[Details HERE] via ZOOM
3 CPEs for CPAs, IAs, and CIAs
Three hours (One 3-hour session)
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
[Registration closes August 1]
[Step 1. Registration] [Step 2. Payment information]
Strategic Purchasing (online)
…for Purchasing Agents, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents,
School Business Officials, Directors and other administrative leaders. Leadership teams.
[Details HERE] via ZOOM, video ON
3 CPEs for CPAs, IAs, and CIAs
One 3-hour session, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
[Registration closes one day prior]
[Step 1. Registration Pending] [Step 2. Payment information]
Advanced Claims Auditing – Workshop B (online)
…for Claims Auditors, Deputy Claims Auditors, and Accounts Payable Clerks
Audit Committee Members, Board Members, Auditors
Workshop schedule: “B” in September 2023,
C in November 2023, A in February 2024
[Details HERE] via ZOOM, video ON
5 CPEs for CPAs, IAs, and CIAs
Five hours (Two 2.5-hour sessions), on non-consecutive days
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
September 2023 – Dates to be determined
[Registration closes one week prior – to receive materials]
[Step 1. Registration Pending] [Step 2. Payment information]
Fiscal Navigation for Superintendents (online)
– including fiscal strategies and long range planning
…for Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents,
School Business Officials, Aspiring Superintendents,
and other leaders. Powerful for leadership teams.
[Details HERE] via ZOOM
Fifteen hours (Five 3-hour sessions), via Zoom
All sessions are recorded for participant review
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon each day
October-December 2023 – Dates to be determined
[Step 1. Registration Pending] [Step 2. Payment information]
Advanced Claims Auditing – Workshop C (online)
…for Claims Auditors, Deputy Claims Auditors, and Accounts Payable Clerks
Audit Committee Members, Board Members, Auditors
Workshop schedule: “C” in January 2023,
“A” in May 2023, “B” in September 2023
[Details HERE] via ZOOM, video ON
5 CPEs for CPAs, IAs, and CIAs
Five hours (Two 2.5-hour sessions), on non-consecutive days
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
November 2023 – Dates to be determined
[Registration closes one week prior – to receive materials]
[Step 1. Registration Pending] [Step 2. Payment information]
Advanced Extraclassroom Activity Funds (online)
…for Central Treasurers, Faculty Auditors, and Administrators
[Details HERE] via ZOOM
4 CPEs for CPAs, IAs, and CIAs
Four hours (Two 2-hour sessions)
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
November 2023 – Dates to be determined
[Registration closes one week prior – to receive materials]
[Step 1. Registration Pending] [Step 2. Payment information]
INSIGHTS In-service Workshops*
⇒ In your district
⇒ Can be structured for district t, building, and department administrators and/or staff
⇒ 1-hour to 3-hour session [to fit your schedule]
Managing Situational Conflicts
in the School District Environment (online) – NEW
…designed for all front line staff – dealing with potential high tension situations
[Details HERE]
Contact: Dr. James Merrins 716-672-5473
Emotional IQ: Aiding and supporting our work as office professionals (online) – NEW
…designed for all new and renewing school district office professionals:
district, building and department secretaries,
administrative assistants, clerks and aides
[Details HERE]
Contact: Dr. James Merrins 716-672-5473
The “Super Woman” Office Professional: Achieving Work-Life Balance (online) – NEW
..designed for all new and renewing school district office professionals:
district, building and department secretaries,
administrative assistants, clerks and aides
[Details HERE]
Contact: Dr. James Merrins 716-672-5473
* Hosted and Administered by
Educational Support Services (ESS)
Contact James Merrins, Ed.D.
Executive Program Administrator
Educational Support Services
42 Rosalyn Court, Fredonia, New York 14063
(716) 672-5473 FAX (716) 672-5472 jmerrins@cecomet.net.