When: July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2017
Where: Lansing, MI
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When: December 21, 2016 – December 31, 2017
Where: Lansing, MI
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When: July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
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Watch at your desk or attend in person.
Get the latest information you need to prepare for your year ahead at this special “Back to School”
workshop. Start the school year without any surprises. Learn about the most important aspects of the
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), FOIA, the Affordable Care Act, and
more at this special day-long workshop. Don’t get left in the dark — get the information you need to
keep your district on... Details
When: August 17, 2017
Where: Lansing, MI
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Many school districts and other employers do not have a designated person
or have not provided training for the current designated person in asbestos
handling. It is a requirement of the EPA that a designated person receive
“adequate” training to manage the asbestos program. This one-day workshop
will provide an excellent knowledge base of the AHERA law and a common
sense approach to managing asbestos and the asbestos written... Details
When: September 7, 2017
Where: Lansing, MI
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The school year kicks off with MSBO’s annual meeting in Northern Michigan. Get useful information on the latest “hot topics” facing public education, including a legislative and state aid update.
This relaxing meeting is always informative. You will have a chance to network with colleagues and regenerate before digging back into the piles of work you have waiting for... Details
When: September 14–15, 2017
Where: Gaylord, MI
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The Introduction to School Business Conference is designed for new business officials (within the first
few years of employment), office staff, and those who want a basic information refresher.
R=Business Office Manager, Business Office Specialist, Certified Purchasing Officer, Chief Financial Officer,
Human Resource Specialist, and School Payroll Specialist E=all... Details
When: September 20–21, 2017
Where: East Lansing
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School technology directors need to know the traditional technology management skills and be “tuned in” to the unique environment that is the modern classroom. Become familiar with technology and curriculum standards that are the driving force for the tools and support needed from tech staff in
classrooms. Tools, ranging from virtual classrooms to mobile devices and online assessment, will be included in this discussion, along with sharing of information about how to leverage... Details
When: September 26, 2017
Where: Lansing, MI
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Experienced business managers share their thoughts and experiences as they facilitate discussions on challenging topics facing today’s current issues. Focus is on hands-on business office self-assessment, discussion, real-world problem solving, and networking especially geared toward local district business managers.
Get straight talk, advice, and professional support to assist you in understanding the forces that make your position one of the most challenging in public education.... Details
When: October 10–11, 2017
Where: Bay City, MI
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A chief financial officer's predominant job focus is preparing, managing, and executing a school district's budget. Understand the application of enrollment projections, budget assumptions in developing a budget as well as major revenues and expenses that comprise a school budget. Learn practical ways to amend budgets, presentation of budgets to staff, the board of education, and community. Group work will focus on building a budget, sharing details, and simulating board and... Details
When: October 12–13, 2017
Where: Lansing, MI
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When: October 17–18, 2017
Where: Lansing, MI
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Presenter: Rob Dickinson, MPAAA
A culture of data quality is the belief that good data is an integral part of teaching, learning, and
operating your school. Data Quality I provides the initial foundational building blocks related to
creating a culture of data quality. Identify the components of data quality, factors affecting data quality,
collaboration opportunities, security and confidentiality, and the elements of a data audit.
R=Pupil ... Details
When: October 17, 2017
Where: Lansing, MI
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Presenter: David Hulings, Hulings & Associates, LLC
Learn how to match your leadership style with the culture of your organization. Matching leadership
style to the cultural landscape will allow you to increase you productivity, decrease communication
problems and strengthen your conflict management skills.
R=all tracks E= School Payroll... Details
When: October 17, 2017
Where: Lansing, MI
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When: October 24, 2017
Where: East Lansing, MI
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Learn the fundamentals of various legal issues that affect purchasing including Bid, Performance
and Payment Bonds; contractor insurance coverage to mitigate risk; School Safety Requirements for
contractors; ethics, Federal contract requirements, Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests; and records
retention.
R=Certified Purchasing Officer E=all... Details
When: October 27, 2017
Where: Lansing, MI
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