In this episode,  David Bein, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services at the Barrington 220 School District,  speaks about the role of a school business official beyond numbers and finances. He discusses the importance of relationships, trust, and counseling the superintendent. David also explores the influence of politics on school business officials and the challenges of balancing budget constraints with educational goals. David shares his perspective on becoming a destination district for support staff and the importance of creating a positive work environment. Takeaways The role of a school business official goes beyond numbers and finances, encompassing relationships, counseling, and advising the superintendent.Building trust and maintaining strong relationships with the superintendent and other administrators is crucial for effective collaboration.School business officials play a vital role in navigating politics and balancing budget constraints with educational goals.Creating a positive work environment and treating support staff with respect and recognition can make a district a destination for talented individuals. Contact School Business Insider: Check us out on social media: LinkedIn Twitter (X) Website: https://asbointl.org/SBI Email: [email protected] Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes! Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "ASBO International" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International. ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO Internatio...