Having been in the U.S. Navy, I learned numerous pithy sayings. Have you ever seen a group of sailors coming into port, having been out at sea with months and months of paychecks in their pockets?
Do you understand the power of, “thank you?” I mean an honestly given expression of appreciation. As I close out my career at MSBO, I often reflect on how many people I feel gratitude towards.
We just finished our annual MSBO Leadership Conference which was held this year at the Marriott Hotel at the Renaissance Center in Detroit.
As School Districts Confront a New Perspective on Healthcare, Detailed Data is Key to Understanding and Managing Costs
With school districts across the state trying to do more with less, the rising cost of healthcare looms as a threat that can wreak havoc on a district’s budget.
Over the past few years, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has undergone several changes in its Cash Management System (CMS) to bring it more in line with federal regulations governing cash advances.
Many of the services provided by the Office of Retirement Services (ORS) rely on the reporting units providing timely wage, hour and contribution data. Some of these services are: member billings, member statement of accounts, pension payments, and actuarial projections.
Have you ever thought about running for the MSBO Board of Directors? It’s a great opportunity for you to help set the policies and directions for your organization.
Robert Dwan has joined the MSBO team as Associate Executive Director of MSBO.
Bob’s primary areas of responsibility will be assisting MSBO members with school finance and business operations and processes, serving as liaison with the Michigan Department of Education and other state agencies on school business matters, and managing MSBO products, services and professional development in school business and finance.
School budgets are tight and time is limited, which makes well-informed purchasing decisions essential for school leaders.
January 21-22, 2009 • 9 am to 4 pm each day • Kellogg Center, East Lansing
Get the latest information on the economy, the budget, state aid and advice on improving your leadership skills at the MSBO Financial Strategies Conference.
