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Welcome to the June issue of the MSBO Newsletter. In this Issue In Other News
MSBO Board Darcie Birkett Immediate Past President Angie McArthur President Elect David Martell Executive Director J. Thomas Goodwin Grand Ledge Public Schools Tamera Powers Tri County Area Schools Mary Reynolds Farmington Public Schools Daniel Romzek Davison Community Schools Cheryl Wald Howell Public Schools Brenda Voutyras Associate Member Representative Pass it on Know anyone who might be interested in our newsletter? Click here to forward this email to up to 5 friends at once. This email was sent to [email address suppressed] |
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Educating Children is the Number One Priority
With the smoke clearing on a budget deal that includes a $470 cut to the foundation grant, districts are faced with the reality that cuts will be deep and reach areas of operation that have probably not been considered before. It is during these tough times that I would challenge us to remember why all of us are here - to educate all children. Read more. Leadership, Change, and Crucial Conversations about Schools  By: Darcie Birkett, CFO, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services-Ottawa Area ISD, MSBO Immediate Past Presidentlead·er·ship/ˈlēdərˌSHip/Noun Consider the leadership demonstrated by many people in countless roles over the past year as the world turned…and changed. Read more.
Meet the 2011-12 MSBO Board of Directors
MSBO Leadership Institute – Learning to Lead
Public Schools Utility Bills Staggering
Yes, that’s right, $149 million is the estimated amount that Michigan’s K-12 school districts are leaving on the table. I recently heard Emile Lauzzana and Jason Bing from Energy Works Michigan speak about the total utility budget for K-12 schools in Michigan. The numbers are staggering. Read more.
The Michigan Schools Energy Cooperative – Meeting Your Energy Needs
Spotlight on 2011 MSBO Award Winners Honoring award recipients is a tradition at MSBO 's Annual Conference. Individuals are acknowledged for their accomplishments and contribution to their profession and schooldistricts. Other awards highlight individuals who may not be members of MSBO and yet, have been dedicatedto serving the best interests of education and students. Read more. There is still time to earn SB-CEUs
2011 SET SEG Fun Run - Ready, SET SEG Go!
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By: Jeff P. Crouse, MSBO President Chief Financial Officer, Charlevoix-Emmet ISD
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By: Rob De Boer, MSBO Energy Essentials Program Consultant
For over 15 years Michigan’s K-12 community has had an advocate working for them in the procurement and management of their energy needs. The Michigan Schools Energy Cooperative (MISEC) has been providing un-biased insight into the energy markets for over 285 districts statewide. 
Participants in SafeSchools employee training and compliance programs can earn up to 3.7 SB-CEUs through SafeSchools every year. Each course completed will count individually towards SB-CEUs. The duration of the course will determine the number of SB-CEUs granted. 
The conditions were cool, windy, with a little drizzle off and on but that didn’t stop the turnout for SET SEG’s 20th Annual Fun Run and Walk held at |
MICHIGAN SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS 1001 Centennial Way, Suite 200 |
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