Upcoming Leadership

Food Service for the Business Manager

7/1/2026 - 10/6/2026

The basic structure and function of a food services program, food safety issues, vending and contracting for food services, and cooperative ventures.

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Facilities for the Business Manager

7/1/2026 - 12/2/2026

Understand the basic structure and function of building, grounds and maintenance operations as well as the planning of maintenance programs. Learn about laws relating to school construction, environmental regulations, and what to expect from your facilities director.

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Cash Management

7/1/2026 - 12/17/2026

Learn how to develop specifications for the selection of banking and other financial services; apply concept of compensating balances; comprehend procedures and legal constraints for cash collection and disbursement; analyze monthly internal transfers and loans; prepare a cash flow analysis, including a fund balance report for the board of education; and identify and deal with fraud and abuse.

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Insurance and Risk Management

7/1/2026 - 12/30/2026

Review of the insurances necessary for school operations with a primary focus on: Worker’s Compensation, cafeteria plans, property/ casualty, health insurance, liability insurance, errors and omissions, and methods of risk management. A portion of the program would be devoted to understanding options for purchasing insurance: pools, cooperatives, private vendors, and self-insurance.

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Transportation for the Business Manager

7/1/2026 - 1/14/2027

The basic structure and function of a transportation department, equipment supply and purchase, and laws related to transportation.

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Introduction to School Business

9/15/2026 - 9/16/2026

An overview of school business operations with a focus on several key areas. The program will begin with a brief background on the general functions of the school Business Office Manager. Major components of the program will include: listing and describing reports that must be filed with federal, state, and local agencies; reviewing school laws and the Revised School Code; introducing fund accounting processes; reviewing school organizational issues and operational issues (how school boards and administrators function); and exploring inter-relationships between the business office and site operations – offices in school buildings, facilities, transportation, and food services. Part of the program would be devoted to discussion about the roles and functions of the school business official.

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Use of Technology for Human Resources

11/3/2026 - 11/3/2026

Review the necessary reports a Human Resource Specialist files including the Registry of Educational Personnel (REP) report. Employee leave and employee seniority issues will be addressed as well as a review of Every Student Succeeds Act.

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Strategic Planning

12/1/2026 - 12/1/2026

A strategic plan helps a district achieve its mission and goals. Learn to identify short- and long-term goals in all areas of school district management. Explore the development of strategic, financial goals by examining current research, best practices, and data sets. Also, learn how to create a budget to meet these goals. Learn how to facilitate the strategic planning process and assist in the implementation, monitoring, reporting, evaluation, and revision of a strategic plan.

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Principles of Education

12/15/2026 - 12/15/2026

Understand the educational process, culture of schools, major learning theories, teaching methodologies, school improvement, design of in-service programs, and the structure and function of the principalship.

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Effective Communications

1/26/2027 - 1/26/2027

Learn techniques and strategies to send clear messages, create credibility, and develop strategic communications programs that are effective for your school district.

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Team Leadership - Morning Session

3/11/2027 - 3/11/2027

Learn how to match your leadership style with the culture of the organization. Matching leadership style to the cultural landscape will allow you to increase your productivity, decrease communication problems and strengthen your conflict management skills.

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Team Leadership - Afternoon Session

3/11/2027 - 3/11/2027

Learn how to match your leadership style with the culture of the organization. Matching leadership style to the cultural landscape will allow you to increase your productivity, decrease communication problems and strengthen your conflict management skills.

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Financial Statement Preparation Workshop

6/2/2027 - 6/2/2027

Statement of Auditing Standards #112 requires school districts to be able to prepare their own financial statements. If a district cannot prepare their own, they have a control deficiency. This workshop is designed by CPAs to give schools the information they need to satisfy this requirement. Your professional reputation and higher auditing fees may be “on the line.” Annual attendance will help you meet this requirement. For holders of Business Office Manager and Chief Financial Officer Certificates you must attend one Group Solution Seminar and one Financial Statement Preparation Workshop during your five-fiscal-year renewal period.

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Business Manager/CPA Workshop

6/3/2027 - 6/3/2027

The MSBO Business Manager/CPA Workshop delivers timely information for business managers and practicing CPAs preparing for a successful year-end audit. Believe it or not, it’s audit season again! How are you preparing for the latest changes in regulations? Are you familiar with the latest GASB implementations? How is budgeting going to change?

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