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Welcome to the April issue of the MSBO Newsletter.


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In Other News

MSBO News

About MSBO

MSBO Events

 

MSBO Board

Stephanie Eagen President

Matthew Losch Immediate Past President

Robert Burgess President Elect

Michael M. Adamczyk Troy School District

Mitchell Bart Kent ISD

Darcie Birkett Ottawa Area ISD

Jeffrey P. Crouse Charlevoix-Emmet ISD

Robert K. Dwan Millington Community Schools

Angie McArthur Engadine Consolidated Schools

Frederick C. Hailer Associate Member Representative

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President's View...Stephanie Eagen–Choosing Leaders

The MSBO Board made a significant change in process for Board elections this year. We hope you are aware of this new process and that you will take time to participate in the governance of your professional organization.

What’s the big change? Actually, there are two: Read more


Executive Director's View...Tom White–Partnerships

A number of years ago the MSBO Board made the decision to try to leverage MSBO’s resources by utilizing partnerships to help achieve our goals. I felt then, and still believe, it was a wise decision. Read more

 

 


See You in Grand Rapids!

This is our annual “BIG NUDGE” to get those of you who are planning to attend the MSBO Annual Conference, April 29 through May 1, in Grand Rapids to complete your registration.

Why attend the MSBO Annual Conference? Read more


Board Election Nominees

April is election time for Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO). This year - for the first time ever - members with a valid e-mail address are able to cast their votes electronically for MSBO Board of Directors’ positions. Read more

 


Will You Be Ready for a New Auditor Communication?

By now most of school business officials are aware of the new auditing standards (SAS #104 to #111) that take effect for the June 30, 2008 audit. We also want to make certain that everyone is aware of the new auditor communication standard (SAS #114) that will also take effect on that date. This new communication standard (SAS #114) replaces the previous communication required by SAS #61. Read more


MSBO Board Member View–403(b)’s: A Business Office Perspective

 

After nearly three years of hearing about the “proposed” changes to the IRS’s 403(b) rules, the deadline is sneaking upon us very quickly. Are you and your district holding out, waiting for the perfect solution to this problem to be delivered to your door? I would caution you to not wait much longer as this might be a much longer process for your district then you are expecting. Read more


Congratulations to 2008 MSBO Meridian Award Winners!

 

Four districts will be honored with MSBO’s 2008 Meridian Award of Excellence. This award program was created to recognize successful practices and publications in school management and education. Each district received scholarships for their winning entries. Read more


MSBO Facilities Benchmarking Survey Results Available

 

MSBO has published the seventh Facilities Benchmarking Survey Results. This report should be very valuable in helping assess facilities operations costs in relation to other districts around the state.

The complete report is available. Read more


Save the Date: Educational Facilities Conference

 

It’s not too soon to post the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Michigan16th Annual Educational Facilities Planning Conference on your calendar! This year’s conference will be held September 18-19, 2008 at Grand Traverse Resort, located just north of Traverse City. Read more

 


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