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Welcome to the January issue of the MSBO Newsletter.


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In Other News

MSBO News

About MSBO

MSBO Events

 

MSBO Board

Mike Adamczyk President

Rob Burgess Immediate Past President

Darcie Birkett President Elect

David Martell Executive Director
(ex officio)

Mitchell Bart Kent ISD

Jeffrey P. Crouse Charlevoix-Emmet ISD

Angie McArthur Engadine Consolidated Schools

Mary Reynolds Farmington Public Schools

Daniel Romzek Davison Community Schools

Cheryl Wald Howell Public Schools

Brenda Voutyras Associate Member Representative

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Financial Forecasting in an Uncertain Environment

By: Michael M. Adamczyk, RSBA, CFO, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, Troy School District, and President of MSBO

It certainly is amazing how things can change in a short period of time. Not that the future is rosy for school funding in Michigan, but it does not appear to be as bad as it was only two months ago. Read more

 


Taking time for yourself…

By: Mary Reynolds, Executive Director Business Services, Farmington Public Schools and MSBO Board of Directors

I’m writing this article in the car as my husband drives us back from Cincinnati after hearing our son perform with the Cincinnati College of Music’s Wind Symphony.

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MSBO Update

By: David Martell, Executive Director, MSBO

MSBO’s Executive Director David Martell talks about MSBO awards nominations, the upcoming Financial Strategies Conference and MSBO ’s annual survey. Click to see video.

 

 


MSBO's Energy Essentials Saved School Districts $276,000 in 2009

 

Today the color of energy is green; but so is the color of money. For all the attention given to “greening” our world, we can never disregard the financial side. MSBO helps school districts create successful energy programs, saving money at a time when every dollar helps. Read more

 


Opportunities to Save on Energy Highlighted at Symposium

Learn how your district can conserve resources, and save money. MSBO’s 2nd Annual Energy Solutions Symposium, Monday, February 1, 2010 at Ann Arbor Public School’s Skyline High School will help you better understand the opportunities to save both energy and money for your district. Read more


There is Still Time to Submit Your Nomination!

MSBO has created awards to help school districts celebrate successes and to recognize the extraordinary contribution of individuals to their school district and MSBO. MSBO also offers two scholarships which encourage and recognize individuals currently employed in school business who are improving their technical skills and competencies by pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.

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MSBO Annual Conference Early Bird Registration Open

Don’t miss out on these savings! Register and pay for the 2010 MSBO Annual Conference & Exhibit Show by Monday, February 1, 2010 and receive an Early Bird discount. Regular registration will be $275, but early bird registration is $240. Read more 


Register Now for these Upcoming MSBO Events

MSBO Financial Strategies
Get the latest information on the economy, the budget, state aid, health insurance and the future of school revenues at the 2010 MSBO Financial Strategies Conference - January 19-20, 2010 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. Read more 


Data Security Requirements for Credit Cards

Plante & Moran is offering a complimentary webinar on Data Security Requirements for Credit Cards on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. If your district depends on the convenience of credit cards as a form of payment, you need to comply with the Data Security Standards of the Payment Card Industry. Read more 


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