If you register and pay for the 2012 MSBO Annual Conference & Exhibit Show by Wednesday, February 1, 2012, you will receive Early Bird discounted rates and be entered for great prizes. This year's Conference will be held at Cobo Center in Detroit.
Take Advantage of MSBO’s Annual Conference Early Bird Registration
New Year's Safety Checklist
As you return to school after a well-deserved holiday break, January is an ideal time for your custodial staff to review the following safety items. This checklist can help ensure that you're well prepared for the second half of the school year:
ASBO Recognizes Michigan School Districts
In these economically challenging times, school districts need to demonstrate that their district is effectively and prudently managing funds.
Celebrate Success! Deadline for MSBO Awards and Scholarships is January 31
This is your opportunity to recognize the extraordinary contribution of employees and/or highlight innovative programming in your school district by nominating them for Michigan School Business Official's (MSBO) School Business Official of the Year award or Meridian Award of Excellence.
Innovative Delivery of Non-Instructional Services Workshop Collaboration • Consolidation • Contracting • Concessions
March 6, 2012 - 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center
Attacking Health Care Cost with Employee Wellness
By:
Jeff P. Crouse, CFO, MSBO President, Chief Financial Officer, Charlevoix-Emmet ISD
With the implementation of health insurance caps upon us January 1, 2012, districts are looking for every possible way to save costs on employee insurance. Certainly plan design and employee utilization are always main components in the discussion around health insurance costs.
Facing Change
By:
Mary Reynolds, CFO, Executive Director, Business Services, Farmington Public Schools
One of the greatest benefits of being part of our wonderful organization is the ability to interact with peers on issues affecting all of us. Many of us are the lone eagles in our districts and it is good to have the ability to commiserate on some of the crazy issues affecting school business.
MSBO Update
Facing wind gusts of 40-miles-per-hour, MSBO Executive Director David Martell discusses preparations for the MSBO Annual Conference, which will be held in Detroit at Cobo Center, as well as providing an MSBO update. You might have to turn the volume up! David wanted to retake the video – but the staff said no.
Your District Can’t Afford to Miss this Conference
January 17-18, 2012 • Kellogg Center, East Lansing, MI
Tuesday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and Wednesday: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Please note: The deadline for room reservations at the Kellogg Center is December 17, 2011.
