The Art of Leadership
 By: Michael M. Adamczyk, RSBA, CFO, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, Troy School District, and President of MSBO
I had the fortunate opportunity to attend ASBO International’s 2009 Eagle Institute in Washington, DC recently. Also attending were fellow board member and President-elect Darcie Birkett, past President Stephanie Eagen, and Executive Director David Martell. Read more
Transitions
 By: Angie McArthur, CFO, Business Administrator/Elementary Coordinator, Engadine Consolidated Schools, MSBO Board Member
A few years ago, I had glasses with transition lenses. Outside, the lenses were dark and my eyes were protected from the sun. Once inside the lenses gradually changed to clear. I liked not having two pairs of glasses, but the transition was never quick enough for me. Read more
Summer Might End, But the Business of Schools Never Does

By: David Martell, Executive Director, MSBO
This time of year presents so many changes and challenges. At my house, September seems to have arrived early and summer has ended abruptly (we are never ready for summer to end!). Read more
MSBO Members are Bridges to the Future Scholarship Winners
ASBO International has announced that
- Laure Fiero, Finance Director, Western School District & Springport Public Schools;
- Michael Klosowski, Chief Financial Officer, Elkton-Pigeon Bay Port Laker Schools; and
- Heather Roszkowski, Accounting Supervisor, Wayland Union Schools
received ASBO 2009 Bridges to the Future Scholarships. Read more
ARRA Updates
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ARRA: Defining Reporting Requirements
- U.S. Government Accountability Office Online Survey
- ARRA DUNS, CCR and EEM
- Change to Recording Employee Salaries Under SFSF
Read more
Introduction to School Business Conference
September 21-22, 2009 • Kellogg Center, East Lansing, MI
Agenda
Online Registration
Flyer & Registration Form
The Introduction to School Business Conference takes many certification classes and rolls them into an information-packed two-day event. Read more
The Best Place to Access Info on School Facilities
The 11th Annual Facilities Conference is coming up October 4-6 at Crystal Mountain. Information for the conference and registration is up on the MSBO website. Read more
MSBO Bus Purchase Program
The 2010 MSBO/MAPT Aggregated Bus Purchase Program is now available for use as of September 1, 2009. It can be downloaded from MSBO
’s website. Prices in the program are good through April 16, 2010. Read more
Under construction? Don’t waive your district’s right to subrogation
At any given time, many Michigan school districts are undergoing construction or renovation. Districts invest millions of dollars annually to update and renovate their facilities. The expertise of architects and general contractors helps to create a wonderful facility that can be enjoyed by staff, students and the community. Read more
ASBO International's 95th Annual Meeting and Exhibits
October 23-26, 2009 • Navy Pier • Chicago, Illinois
Join your school business colleagues in Chicago to celebrate 99 years of ASBO International – 99 years of believing in the effective management of education resources. Get focused on leading your district through today's economic challenges, on making a difference for students, and on shaping the future of education funding. Read more
MSBO Product Highlight: Michigan Purchasing Card Consortium
Is y our school organization considering ways to:
• Simplify the process for purchasing goods and services?
• Reduce operational expenses?
• Improve control over spending?
• Write fewer checks?
• Receive local program support?
Read more
CEPI Rolling Out Two New Initiatives This Fall
The Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI) is rolling out two new initiatives this fall that will be of interest to school business personnel. The first initiative is the Michigan Student Data System (MSDS), 2.0 Deployment, the second being the Michigan e-Transcript Initiative. Read more
Mark Your Calendar for the MDE/MSBO Annual Workshop
The Annual MDE/MSBO Workshop is fast approaching! It will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the Eagle Eye Conference in East Lansing.
There’s a reason this workshop is normally attended by 250+ of your colleagues: 1) you get great information; and 2) you’ll hear from and interact with MDE staff who you work with throughout the year. Read more
Cost of State Mandates Survey
Michigan State University (MSU) is currently conducting a Cost of State Mandates Survey, which is designed to provide information to assist MSU in estimating the cost of important state mandates on school districts and local governments. Read more
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