Executive Director David Martell talks about preparations for the 2012 MSBO Annual Conference from the ballroom at the 2012 Annual Conference host hotel – the Westin Book Cadillac in downtown Detroit. Click here to watch the video.

 

 

Have you ever thought about running for the MSBO Board of Directors? Serving on the MSBO Board provides you the opportunity to help set the policies and direction of your organization. The deadlineto submit your nomination is December 1. Read more.

Have you ever wanted to attend one of the MSBO committee meetings, but just couldn’t justify the travel time for a two- or three-hour meeting? Do you wish you had the option to join the meeting without even leaving your desk? Well, we may have a solution for your dilemma. Read more.

MSBO Executive Director David Martell and MDE’s Dan Hanrahan drew DeWitt Public School's Director of Finance Robert Spagnuolo's name from those in attendance at the recent MDE/MSBO Workshop and presented him with a free 2012 MSBO Annual Conference registration. Read more.

Has anyone asked you what your costs are to maintain your buildings and grounds and how do they compare to districts of similar size and location? These are common questions school administrators are asked every day. If your district has not participated in the MSBO Facilities Benchmarking Survey, it may be hard to answer these questions. Don’t worry; there is still time to participate. Read more.

Expand your knowledge base or your support staffs' skills and confidence as an administrative professional at the 25th Annual Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals slated for November 17-18, 2011 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. Read more.

 

Throughout the year, we plan to include articles about MSBO’s Leadership Institute, which will hopefully provide members insight into the program. In 2008, the MSBO Board of Directors adopted a strategic plan that included future “higher level” learning opportunities for members. Read more.

In order to receive USDA Foods for SY 2012-2013, all schools will be required to submit a response to the “Request for USDA Foods Delivery” application in the Michigan Electronic Grants System Plus (MEGS+). Read more.