Welcome to the November issue of the MSBO Newsletter.

In this Issue

	Through a Glass Darkly
	The Truth About Public Schools
	MSBO's Membership Survey and the Latest on HB 5887
	Health Care Insurance Reform Workshop - Now and in the Future
	Dynamic Budget Projections ...
	Register Now for the 2011 MSBO Financial Strategies Conference
	Focus on Facilities: A Journey Toward Effective Energy Management
	Have You Ever Thought About Running for the MSBO Board of Directors?
	Celebrate Your Success!
	Michigan School Districts Receive ASBO International's COE Award

In Other News

MSBO News

About MSBO

MSBO Events

MSBO Board

Darcie Birkett President

Mike Adamczyk Immediate Past President

Jeff Crouse President Elect

David Martell Executive Director
(ex officio)

Steve Ezikian Wayne RESA

Angie McArthur Engadine Consolidated 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

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Through a Glass Darkly

There is no mirror on the wall to let us know what direction Michigan’s newest governor and legislature will take when it comes to supporting education.  Michigan’s governor-elect Rick Snyder posted his top 10 principles for reinventing Michigan on his campaign website with “Reforming Michigan’s Education System" on the list at number eight.
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The Truth About Public Schools

I read an article in September by John Stossel, investigative journalist, entitled “Schools do not need money.” In the article, Stossel quotes Andrew Coulson of the Cato Institute’s Center for Educational Freedom who wrote that out of 14,000 school districts in the United States, just seven cut their budgets seven years in a row, and just 87 cut their budgets five years in a row.
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MSBO's Membership Survey and the Latest on HB 5887

MSBO Executive Director David Martell shares highlights from the recent MSBO Membership Survey and HB 5887 - the new school aid supplemental spending bill.
Watch the video.

Health Care Insurance Reform Workshop - Now and in the Future

Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010
Sign Up Now! The event is almost here.

We know your time is limited and going to another workshop is not top on the priority list. Rather than waste your time with second hand information and guesses at what you “should” be doing, we’re bringing the experts to you.
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Dynamic Budget Projections ...

December 2, 2010
Clinton County RESA 
1013 South US 27 • St. Johns
10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Register today for the 2011 Version of Dynamic Budget Projections software training. It's designed for first time users or for those who want a refresher
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Register Now for the 2011 MSBO Financial Strategies Conference

January 18-19, 2011
Kellogg Center, East Lansing
9 am to 4 pm on Tuesday
9 am to 4 pm on Wednesday

The holidays are quickly approaching, the chill of winter is in the air and just like clockwork, the MSBO Financial Strategies Conference planning is in full swing! We’ve structured this year’s agenda to include topics that are new and ones that you’re familiar with such as the latest information on the economy, revenues, the school aid fund, negotiations and an update on current legislative action.
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Focus on Facilities: A Journey Toward Effective Energy Management

Energy Works Michigan worked with electrical contractor, Windemuller, to install a 2.25 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) awning at Allen Park Middle School. The system was commissioned in October and a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was recently held for students and local officials on November 10.
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Have You Ever Thought About Running for the MSBO Board of Directors?

Deadline for petitions is almost here.

Serving on the MSBO Board provides you the opportunity to help set the policies and direction of your organization.
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Celebrate Your Success!

MSBO has created awards to help school districts celebrate successes and to recognize the extraordinary contribution of individuals to their school district and MSBO.
Read More.

Michigan School Districts Receive ASBO International's COE Award

ASBO International recently announced the following Michigan school districts have received the Certificate of Excellence (COE) in Financial Reporting. The award is based on the submission of the district’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending 2009.

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