Priceless Gifts
By: Darcie Birkett, MSBO President, CFO, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Ottawa Area ISD
Fa-la-la-la-la… The holiday season is in full swing! This means we are scrambling to accomplish our work responsibilities as we add many holiday duties and events to our schedules. Read more
Data Driven Decision Making in the School Business Office
By: Steven G. Ezikian, MSBO Board Member, Associate Superintendent, Wayne County RESA
For the past decade and a half the big push in educational research and improvement has often revolved around phrases like “Data Driven Decision Making”, or “Informing Instruction through Data”. Read more
Annual Report Highlights
By: David Martell, Executive Director, MSBO
MSBO Executive Director David Martell shares highlights from MSBO
's 2009-10 Annual Report. The annual report provides a snapshot of activities held throughout the past fiscal year, as well as highlighting products and services, membership and certification as well as other MSBO programming. Click here to view the video and annual report.
MSBO Financial Strategies–The Latest Information
Get the latest information on the economy, the budget, school aid and the future of school revenues at the MSBO
Financial Strategies Conference. This conference will help you and your district prepare for the upcoming budget and labor negotiation processes. Read more
Focus on Facilities: Custodial Certificate Program–Meaningful Professional Learning Helps Districts

We all recognize that professional development helps us do our jobs more effectively. It expands our knowledge base and gives us credibility in our professions. We know it makes for improved performance, increases positive morale and helps employee teams work cohesively. Read more
2011 MSBO Annual Conference Early Bird Registration is Open
If you register and pay for the 2011 MSBO
Annual Conference & Exhibit Show by Tuesday, February 1, 2011 you will receive an Early Bird discount. Regular registration will be $275, but early bird registration is $240. Read more
Taking the LABOR out of Labor Relations Workshop co-sponsored by MSBO, MASB, & MASA Feb. 11, 2011
Gaining a common understanding of negotiations, and getting administrators and board members on the same page for strategies and responses, is key to success at the bargaining table. This informative workshop will help build solidarity in the negotiations process, even during difficult times and funding uncertainties. Read more
Coming in 2011–Child Nutrition Director Certification
In early 2011, Michigan School Business Official (MSBO) members will have the opportunity to expand their credentials by earning the new Child Nutrition Director Certification.
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Celebrate Your Success!

The deadline is approaching for a number of MSBO awards. This is your opportunity to recognize the extraordinary contribution of member to their school district community and MSBO. Read more
ASBO International–Resources, Connections, Opportunities

As a school business manager, you advocate for every student in your district. You make sure they have a way to get to school, textbooks and supplies when they get there, and a safe and stimulating environment in which to learn and grow. Read more
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