It should be easy for anyone to understand why Michigan educators are upset about state funding. Though politicians say they believe education is the key to a brighter future for Michigan’s economy, and we know it is the key to success for individual students, those of us involved in public education don’t feel they’ve treated us like a priority. 
Last year many districts received audit findings related to SAS 112 saying that district personnel didn't have the expertise or knowledge to prepare financial statements according to GAAP. That was the correct way for the auditors to report it rather than as a management letter issue or disregarding it. 
SafeSchools, now partnered with MSBO, MASA and MASB, is an online safety training and tracking system designed specifically for school employees. Read more
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Welcome to the July issue of the MSBO Newsletter. In this Issue In Other News
MSBO Board Stephanie Eagen Immediate Past President Darcie Birkett Ottawa Area ISD Jeffrey P. Crouse Charlevoix-Emmet ISD Robert K. Dwan Millington Community Schools Angie McArthur Engadine Consolidated Schools Mary Reynolds Farmington Public Schools Frederick C. Hailer 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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President's View...Rob Burgess–Stop the World, I Want to Get Off!
Now that I am older than dirt, I must admit that I sometimes get impatient. Actually, I have always been one to get impatient. Read more
Executive Director's View...Tom White–Is K-12 School Funding a Legislative Priority?
Getting Started with SafeSchools – Free Training Webinar miAccount offers better, faster, secure service to active members
Join Us! MSBO’s Facilities Director Conference - 10 years and going strong!
Of course, many things have changed over the last decade since the first Facilities Director Conference in 1999. Read more
A Special Thank You to MSBO Golf Outing Sponsors!
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The Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI) is providing a new data tool, the FID Comparison File, which allows users to easily perform side-by-side district financial comparisons. This Excel spreadsheet allows the user to select two districts from drop-down menus and, based on these selections, the file will update preformatted tables displaying balance sheet, revenue, and expenditure data. Read more Kick off the School Year in Northern Michigan!
Get Straight Talk at Group Solutions – ISD Current Issues
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The Office of Retirement Services (ORS) is launching 
Change. The politicians all tell us it’s needed. We hear it from all sorts of people when they talk about public education. We know things can’t remain the same, nothing really can, but especially as funds continue to dwindle.
David Martell and Tom White pose for a picture at this year's golf outing.
CEPI Announces New Data Tools
Thursday, September 18 and Friday, September 19, 2008.
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