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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