Dedication to Leadership and Learning - We believe each of us should be a leader and that effective leadership and management require a defined set of knowledge and skills as well as common sense. – MSBO Core Values

Yes, that’s right, $149 million is the estimated amount that Michigan’s K-12 school districts are leaving on the table. I recently heard Emile Lauzzana and Jason Bing from Energy Works Michigan speak about the total utility budget for K-12 schools in Michigan. The numbers are staggering.

For over 15 years Michigan’s K-12 community has had an advocate working for them in the procurement and management of their energy needs. The Michigan Schools Energy Cooperative (MISEC) has been providing un-biased insight into the energy markets for over 285 districts statewide.

Honoring award recipients is a tradition at MSBO's Annual Conference.  The following individuals were honored at MSBO’s 73rd Annual Conference in April. Congratulations everyone!

Friend of Education

Participants in SafeSchools employee training and compliance programs can earn up to 3.7 SB-CEUs through SafeSchools every year. Each course completed will count individually towards SB-CEUs. The duration of the course will determine the number of SB-CEUs granted.

The conditions were cool, windy, with a little drizzle off and on but that didn’t stop the turnout for SET SEG’s 20th Annual Fun Run and Walk held at MSBO’s 73rd Annual Conference. Seventy-six runners and walkers crossed the finish line.

As we speculate about Michigan’s future and the economy, we also need to look at the future today’s students will inherit. In this interconnected world, the changes may be global but they will have an impact locally.

Is school financial data Highly Effective, Effective or Ineffective as it is connected to student achievement information?

MSBO Executive Director David Martell talks about state school aid, the Governor’s upcoming special education message, MSBO Board elections, and next week’s MSBO Annual Conference & Exhibit Show.