SearchCASBO’s Shasta Cascade Section serves school business professionals across Butte, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity counties. Through local education events and opportunities to gather with peers, we foster shared learning and lasting relationships that support members in their daily work.
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Shasta Cascade Awards & Scholarships
CASBO Shasta Cascade Section’s Cascade of Excellence Award
The CASBO Shasta Cascade Section’s Cascade of Excellence Award recognizes outstanding school support employees.
Who is the employee that comes to mind when we speak of the best support person in your district? This is your opportunity to recognize the people who spend their professional career working hard to improve the educational endeavor for success in student learning. The staff member does not have to be a CASBO member to be nominated for this award.
Applications open in the Fall/Winter. The award recipients will be announced and/or presented at the following Shasta Cascade Winter Workshop.
Shasta Cascade Professional Development Scholarship
This year, the Shasta Cascade Section will be awarding five (5) scholarships to members pursuing professional development or continuing education to advance their careers in school business.
- Eligibility: CASBO Shasta Cascade Organizational Subscription members
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Award: Attendance to 2026 Fall Education Event ($125 value)
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Application Status: Closed for 2026 applications
- Contact: Michelle Neto at mneto@casbo.org
Shasta Cascade Section Member of the Year
Each year, CASBO’s Sections recognize an exceptional member whose dedication, leadership, and service have made a lasting impact on their local school business community. The Section Member of the Year Award honors individuals who go above and beyond to support their peers, strengthen their Section, and advance the profession through collaboration, mentorship, and volunteer leadership.
2025-2026 Shasta Cascade Section Member of the Year
Jennifer Bickley
Shasta Cascade Section Leadership
Shasta Cascade Section President
Jennifer Bickley
Business Services Manager
Shasta Union HSD
Shasta Cascade Section State Director
Nicole DeBortoli
CBO
Shasta Union HSD
Shasta Cascade Section Vice President – Education
Beth Roberts
Director of Business Services/CBO
Gateway USD
Shasta Cascade Section Vice President – Advocacy
Molly Schlange
School Business Manager
University Preparatory School
Shasta Cascade Section Vice President – Networking
Calli Coleman
Director, Fiscal Services
Humboldt COE
Shasta Cascade Section Regional Event Coordinator
Aleisha Card
Accounting
Shasta Union HSD
Shasta Cascade Section Communication Liaison
Tom Wilson
Office Manager
Gazelle Union ESD
Shasta Cascade Section Membership Liaison
Beth Hagerman
Director of Business and Human Resources
Yreka Union ESD
Shasta Cascade Section Volunteer Liaison
Samanthia Wilson
Budget Technician
Siskiyou COE
Shasta Cascade Section Professional Practice Local Leads
Accounting Lead
Open
Charter Schools Lead
Open
Chief Business Official Lead
Open
Child Nutrition Lead
Open
Executive Assistant Lead
Open
Facilities Lead
Open
Financial Services Lead
Calli Coleman
Director, Fiscal Services
Humboldt COE
Human Resources Lead
Open
Maintenance & Operations Lead
Open
Payroll Lead
Mary DiMaggio
Payroll Systems Analyst
Red Bluff Union ESD
Purchasing Lead
Open
Retiree Lead
Open
Risk Management Lead
Open
Special Education Lead
Open
Technology Lead
Open
Transportation Lead
Open
Associate Member Liaison Co-Leads
Darin Ditmar
TPA Relationship Specialist
SchoolsFirst Plan Administration
Jennifer Butler
Facility Solutions Specialist – Energy Services
SiteLogiQ
Megan Leyds
Commercial Associate
KYA
Misha Bothe
Sales Manager
American Fidelity
Andrew Keeter
Regional Advisor
KYA
