By: Jeff P. Crouse, CFO, MSBO President, Chief Financial Officer, Charlevoix-Emmet ISD

In these highly charged political times it seems we can not even turn around from grabbing one legislative alert off the printer before another one hits our email. Read more

MSBO Executive Director David Martell celebrates the start of a new school year and provides an MSBO Update from the September 15, School Finance Services Committee – Northern Michigan Meeting at the Otsego Club and Resort in Gaylord, MI. Click here to watch the video.

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This conference provides ideas and solutions for facilities and operations directors to provide the best services possible, in the most cost effective way, to ensure a safe, healthy environment for Michigan’s students. Read more

The Annual MDE/MSBO Workshop is fast approaching! Get the latest information and hear from and interact with MDE staff whom you work with throughout the year. Overnight accommodations are NOT included in the registration fee. Hotel registration is made directly with the Kellogg Center at 800.875.5090. To receive the $90 special rate, make your reservation by Sunday, Oct 2. Read more

The MSBO transitioned the Bus Purchase Program to a web based platform that can be accessed via the Internet. All the features and benefits that Michigan districts have enjoyed since the program’s inception 15 years ago remain, plus there is significant additional functionality. Read more

MSBO recently released the 2011 Student Transportation Benchmarking Survey. The report provides student transportation policy makers and managers with information on comparative performance indicators and best practices in pupil transportation. Read more

We know that new hazards occur in schools on a regular basis. To ensure that you have the most current training available on topics that you may encounter in the workplace every day, SafeSchools recently published new courses. Read more

A well thought-out, well-communicated budget is vital to developing the support of the school district’s stakeholders and promoting transparency and accountability. The Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) sponsored by ASBO International, promotes and recognizes excellence in school budget presentation. Read more