President's View...Rob Burgess - "R-E-S-P-E-C-T"
By: Rob Burgess, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Lakeshore Public Schools and President of MSBO
Colleagues:
Sometimes when I write, I use verse to express myself. This is one of those times.
Recently, we learned that the nearly 90,000 children of the Detroit Public Schools once again face some uncertainty. For those of you who live in Detroit or the metro-Detroit area, you are probably more aware of the details of what has happened in and to the Detroit Public Schools in the past decade or more. Read more
Executive Director's View...Tom White - My Final Column!
 By: Tom White, Executive Director, MSBO
It is hard to know how to close out such a wonderful chapter in my life and career. I beg your indulgence to allow me to repeat some things I’ve already said in the past, as important messages bear repeating. Read more
Collateral and Investing
 By: Mary Reynolds, Executive Director, Business Services, Farmington Public Schools, Chair, MILAF+ Board, MSBO Board of Directors
As chair of the Michigan Liquid Asset Fund Plus (MILAF +) Board, I feel it's appropriate that I am writing a column on the topic of investing. As our resources in schools dwindle with the overwhelming upheaval in the financial markets in recent months as well as what is happening with the Big 3 auto companies, Read more
Get Your Nominations In for MSBO Meridian Awards!
Nominations due December 31, 2008:
- 2009 MSBO Meridian Award of Excellence
- Mark and Kay Stebbins
- Wally Piper Scholarships
- MSBO Distinguished Service Award.
The MSBO Meridian Award of Excellence is a special recognition award acknowledging successful practices or publications in all areas of school management and education. Read more
Version 2009 of Dynamic Budget Projections is available just in time for your new budget and negotiation season!
Annual Maintenance and Support – Version 2009
One of MSBO’s commitments is to maintain, support and upgrade the program from year to year. When a district purchases the Annual Maintenance and Support, they receive the update to the software (Version 2009), updated documentation that explains the changes, and software support. This update includes: Read more
Register for MSBO Dynamic Budget Projections Program Training today!
January 29, 2009 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Clinton County RESA • 1013 South US 27 • St. Johns • 48879
MSBO’s 2009 Version of Dynamic Budget Projections software training is designed for first time users or for those who want a refresher. Read more
Make MSBO’s Financial Strategies Conference Your Top Priority in 2009!
January 21-22, 2009 • Kellogg Center, East Lansing
Agenda: 9 am to 4 pm each day
Get the latest information on the economy, the budget, state aid and advice on improving your leadership skills 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
71st MSBO Annual Conference Early Bird Registration Available Through January 16, 2009
“Give a Little Bit” is the theme for MSBO’s 2009 Conference. We’re asking that you give a little bit of your time to get a great deal of useful information to help you and your district deal with the challenges you face. Education for children matters, and so does education for school business professionals. Read more
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