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Welcome to the October issue of the MSBO Newsletter.


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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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Crucial Conversations–Charters, Kryptonite and the “Other Half” of the Story

By: Darcie Birkett, MSBO President, CFO, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Ottawa Area ISD

As a nation, and especially in the ranks of our school communities, we need to address many issues. We must remain open and be willing to look at both the success stories of public and charter schools and the stories of schools that are failing. Read more


Educator Evaluations: A Business Managers Perspective

By: Jeff Crouse, MSBO President-Elect, CFO, Charlevoix-Emmet ISD

As you are probably aware MCL 380.1249 was signed into law on January 4, 2010 requiring “annual evaluations of teachers and administrators”. This new requirement certainly adds responsibility, requirements, and significant costs to school districts’ already strapped budgets. Read more

 


Michigan School Finance Update

By: David Martell, Executive Director, MSBO

MSBO Executive Director David Martell highlights school finance issues, including the Education Jobs Bill and the Governor’s recent veto. We tell David that it’s good to be humble. Typos happen to everyone - just ask David.  In the spirit of camaraderie, the first MSBO member who catches the typo and emails Nancy Hawkins at nhawkins@msbo.org will receive MSBO logo wear. Click here to view the video.


Nominations Now Being Accepted for the MSBO Board of Directors

Have you ever thought about running for the MSBO Board of Directors? Serving on the MSBO Board provides you the opportunity to help set the policies and direction of your organization. Read more

 


Helping You Understand the Complexity of School Finance

MSBO’s School Finance Reference Manual helps you understand the complexity of school finance issues and addresses the numerous changes in school finance.

The manual is designed to help anyone interested or working in school business. Read more

 

 

 


Spotlight on Award Winners–Dexter Community Schools and the 4-Bucket Plan

This month’s spotlighted award winner is Sharon Raschke of Dexter Community Schools for the Meridian Award of Excellence program “Disposal of Obsolete Property” and the ASBO Pinnacle of Excellence recognized “The 4-Bucket Plan: A Better 403(b) Retirement Plan.” Read more


Celebrate History–ASBO International Turns 100

One of the highlights of ASBO International's 2010 Annual Meeting was their Centennial Gala.

Read more

 

 


Leadership in All Directions–Top Notch Professional Development

Expand your knowledge base or your support staffs', skills and confidence as an administrative professional at the 24th Annual Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals.

Read more

 

 


Lunch on the Lawn Highlights Michigan’s School Lunch Programs

School Meals play a vital role in the Michigan Economy. In FY 2009 more that 139 million school lunches, 44 million school breakfasts and 3 million school snacks were served to Michigan children. Read more

 


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