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Welcome to the December
issue of the MSBO Newsletter.
In this Issue
In Other News
MSBO News
About MSBO
MSBO Events
MSBO Board
Jeff Crouse President
Darcie Birkett Immediate Past President
Angie McArthur President Elect
David Martell Executive Director
(ex officio)
Steve Ezikian
Wayne RESA
J. Thomas Goodwin
Grand Ledge Public Schools
Tamera Powers
Kenowa Hills Public 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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Attacking Health Care Cost with Employee Wellness
 By: Jeff P. Crouse, CFO, MSBO President, Chief Financial Officer, Charlevoix-Emmet ISD
With the implementation of health insurance caps upon us January 1, 2012, districts are looking for every possible way to save costs on employee insurance. Certainly plan design and employee utilization are always main components in the discussion around health insurance costs. Read more.
Facing Change
 By: Mary Reynolds, CFO, Executive Director, Business Services, Farmington Public Schools
One of the greatest benefits of being part of our wonderful organization is the ability to interact with peers on issues affecting all of us. Many of us are the lone eagles in our districts and it is good to have the ability to commiserate on some of the crazy issues affecting school business.
Read more.
MSBO Update
 Facing wind gusts of 40 miles-per-hour, MSBO Executive Director David Martell discusses preparations for the MSBO Annual Conference, which will be held in Detroit at Cobo Center, as well as providing an MSBO update. You might have to turn the volume up! David wanted to retake the video – but the staff said no. Click here to watch the video.
Your District Can’t Afford to Miss this Conference
 In order to be useful, information must be timely and accurate! That’s what’s in store for you at this year’s annual MSBO Financial Strategies Conference slated for January 17-18, 2012 at Kellogg Center in East Lansing. Note: The deadline for room reservations at Kellogg Center is December 17, 2011. Read more.
SET SEG Reception
SET SEG has sponsored the reception at the Financial Strategies Conference for a number of years. This year, SET SEG would like the reception to honor Chuck Miller and celebrate his years of supporting MSBO and our members. This will be convenient for those of you attending the conference. For those of you who are NOT planning to attend the conference, yet would like to attend the reception, please RSVP for this event.
Take Advantage of MSBO's Annual Conference Early Bird Registration
 If you register and pay for the 2012 MSBO Annual Conference & Exhibit Show by Wednesday, February 1, 2012, you will receive Early Bird discounted rates and be entered for great prizes. This year's Conference will be held at Cobo Center in Detroit. Read more.
Sharing Student Meal Eligibility Information and Status
 According to the Eligibility Manual for School Meals, the information provided by families is to be used only for determining eligibility for meal or milk benefits and verification of eligibility. Read more.
Celebrate Your Success!
 The deadline is approaching for a number of MSBO awards. This is your opportunity to recognize the extraordinary contribution of members to their school district community and to MSBO. Nominate someone today or nominate an exceptional program in your school district.
Read more.
MASB's Conference will help your negotiations team start and end on the same page
 Between financial challenges and the most significant changes in the history of labor laws in Michigan, there’s a whole new vocabulary and a new set of best practices all schools need to know. Having a common understanding at the beginning of negotiations will help you stay on the same page during negotiations, and end on the same page as a management team. Read more.
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