Jeff Johnson of Great Oaks named School Business Manager of the Year
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By Jon Weidlich
Director of Community Relations
Great Oaks Career Campuses
Jeff Johnson of Franklin was named 2019 Outstanding Ohio School Business Manager of the Year by the Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO.)
The award honors the top school business manager for successful management of school funds, personal successes and accomplishments, and selfless service to the school system, profession and community.
The award was presented at the OASBO Annual Workshop on April 24 in Columbus. The award also directly benefits a student; it includes a $500 scholarship to a graduating Great Oaks senior.
Johnson has served as director of Business Operations at Great Oaks Career Campuses since 2015. As director, he oversees the departments of Buildings and Grounds, Food Service, and Transportation.
He is currently preparing for multiyear construction and renovation projects at the Laurel Oaks and Live Oaks Career Campuses, which will expand the capacity of the two campuses and incorporate new student safety features.
His innovative business practices in efficiency and energy management have resulted in significant cost savings for the Great Oaks community.
Johnson participated in the New and Aspiring Superintendents’ Academy of the Ohio Association of Career-Technical Superintendents (OACTS) in 2018.
He previously worked for Franklin City Schools, Edgewood City Schools and Butler Tech.
Director of Community Relations
Great Oaks Career Campuses
Jeff Johnson of Franklin was named 2019 Outstanding Ohio School Business Manager of the Year by the Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO.)
The award honors the top school business manager for successful management of school funds, personal successes and accomplishments, and selfless service to the school system, profession and community.
The award was presented at the OASBO Annual Workshop on April 24 in Columbus. The award also directly benefits a student; it includes a $500 scholarship to a graduating Great Oaks senior.
Johnson has served as director of Business Operations at Great Oaks Career Campuses since 2015. As director, he oversees the departments of Buildings and Grounds, Food Service, and Transportation.
He is currently preparing for multiyear construction and renovation projects at the Laurel Oaks and Live Oaks Career Campuses, which will expand the capacity of the two campuses and incorporate new student safety features.
His innovative business practices in efficiency and energy management have resulted in significant cost savings for the Great Oaks community.
Johnson participated in the New and Aspiring Superintendents’ Academy of the Ohio Association of Career-Technical Superintendents (OACTS) in 2018.
He previously worked for Franklin City Schools, Edgewood City Schools and Butler Tech.