This year, the Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) proudly awarded the Bill Lovett Memorial Award to Jill Barragan of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Recognizing exceptional leadership and dedication in school business administration, this honor reflects Jill’s outstanding contributions to her district…
We’re honored to share that Valley Schools Management Group (VSMG) has been awarded the 2025 Vendor of the Year by the Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO)! Established in 2013, this award recognizes AASBO Business Associate members who go above and beyond in…
Summer brings a change of pace for many employees, especially those working for Arizona school districts. While the school year ends and routines shift, benefits communication has a chance to shine. Summer tends to be slower. Fewer or no in-person…
Open Enrollment comes once a year, and for many HR teams and employees alike, it’s a whirlwind of deadlines, decisions, and paperwork. The process can quickly become chaotic between deciding on and communicating plan changes, answering complex questions, and ensuring…
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, and for school district employees and educators, it couldn’t come at a more critical time. As the school year winds down, deadlines pile up, testing season peaks and burnout becomes a quiet but persistent…
VSMG has been named the Healthiest Employer (Micro-Sized Company) by the Phoenix Business Journal! This prestigious award recognizes companies that make employee wellness a priority, and we couldn’t be prouder to be part of this group of trailblazers. The…
Open enrollment is more than just a yearly task for HR teams; it’s an important moment that has a direct impact on both employee retention and employee satisfaction. This is when employees evaluate their benefit options and their employer’s commitment…
Celebrating Bill Munch’s AASBO Best Practices Award for the Buyer Boot Camp We are so thrilled to share some exciting news and celebrate the remarkable achievement of one of our own, Bill Munch, who was recently honored with the AASBO…
Jim Migliorino Appointed Executive Director of AASBO We are excited to announce that Jim Migliorino, Secretary of the VSMG Board of Directors, has been appointed the Executive Director of the Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO), effective July 1,…
Open Enrollment is one of Arizona public sector employers' most crucial times of the year. It’s when employees can choose the benefits that support their health, financial well-being, and families. However, many organizations run into the same open enrollment mistakes…