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Welcome to the September 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

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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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

 

  • 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 your 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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