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The MSBO Board of Directors is seeking interested active members that would like to be considered for appointment to fill an open position on the MSBO Board of Directors. If you are interested in being considered for possible appointment, please complete the candidate profile (click here to download the profile) and submit it to MSBO Executive Director David Martell at dmartell@msbo.org no later than 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3. The board will review candidate information and could appoint a new board member as soon as its September board meeting.
If you have any questions about board member roles, responsibilities, and time commitments, please do not hesitate to contact David Martell (517-327-2580) or MSBO Board President Darcie Birkett (616-738-8940).
MSBO School Finance Committee’s Northern Michigan Workshop
Sept. 16-17, 2010 • Great Wolf Lodge • Traverse City, MI
This annual workshop is held in northern Michigan to allow for greater participation from our northern Michigan members and it's a great opportunity to earn SB-CEUs for FREE. Even though there is no cost for this workshop, please register so we have a proper meal count. If you are interested in the Thursday evening dinner, there is a $25 charge.
Register online or complete the registration form and fax it to Marte Cadwell at 517.327.0768. Your meeting registration and/or dinner payment should be received by September 8, 2010. Each person is responsible for making his or her own room arrangements. Call Great Wolf Lodge at 1-866/962-9653 to reserve your room and mention MSBO. The discounted room deadline has passed but you may still be able to reserve rooms at the $99 rate.
Introduction to School Business
Sept. 21-22, 2010 • Kellogg Center • East Lansing, MI
This conference takes many certification classes and rolls them into an information-packed, two-day event!
Get an understanding of the major functions of school business officials. This is a great opportunity to begin the learning process for new staff or to begin prepping existing staff for greater responsibility. It’s also a great refresher for “veterans” who want a basic review of information.
This conference is a required class for certification in the following tracks: Chief Financial Officer, Business Office Manager, School Payroll Specialist, Business Office Specialist and Human Resource Specialist.
Overnight accommodations are NOT included in the registration fee. A block of rooms has been set aside for conference attendees. Hotel registration is made directly with the Kellogg Center at 800.875.5090. Identify MSBO as the group you are with, but the deadline date for the $89 special rate has expired and may no longer be available.
1.3 SB-CEUs can be earned pending approval.
Online Registration
Brochure, Agenda and Registration Form
Future By Design - Sign Up Now for the 12th Annual Facilities Conference
12th Annual Facilities/Operations Director Conference
October 3-5, 2010 • Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville
No one knows the future, but there is a sense that things are changing faster than ever. We must keep moving forward with new ideas and innovative programs and practices. Sharing and learning together is essential to success. This conference provides a unique opportunity to refresh and inspire. You CAN design your future. Be the Architect! Learn how at the 12th Annual Facilities/Operations Director Conference.
Accommodations: Overnight reservations can only be made by using the Crystal Mountain form from the MIEM/MSBO websites and must be received at Crystal Mountain by September 2, 2010. Please return the form to Crystal Mountain Resort to take advantage of the special conference rates. After September 2, your reservation will be accepted on a space available basis and may be subject to regular hotel rates.
Online registration
Information Brochure and Registration Form
Crystal Mountain Lodging/Tax Exempt Form
Earlier this year, the EPA enacted the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. This law requires contractors and in-house staff who disturb lead-based paint within child occupied facilities to be trained in the 8-hour Certified Lead Renovator Program. In school districts, this would include kindergarten classrooms, head start programs, day care centers, and associated common areas, such as restrooms, the cafeteria and applicable exterior areas of the building.
MSBO has been providing the Certified Lead Renovator Training Program over the past several months up to the law’s original effective date of April 22, 2010. The EPA has recently extended the training date requirement and individuals now have until September 30, 2010 to enroll in a Certified Lead Renovator Training Program. Training must be completed by December 31, 2010. Enforcement of these training provisions will begin in 2011.
Register now for one of these upcoming training dates:
September 21, 2010
October 25, 2010
November 22, 2010
December 13, 2010
All Certified Lead Renovator Training Programs will be held at the MSBO office in Lansing, MI.
Hundreds of school districts are taking advantage of their free access to SafeSchools online training courses provided by SET-SEG for their clients. Non SET-SEG districts can take advantage of discounted pricing through MSBO.
SafeSchools' helpful staff are available to assist your district with any aspect of implementing training or managing your data. Give SafeSchools a call at 800-434-0154, and begin your own success story this fall. Learn more by visiting the SafeSchools website.
You may also contact Deneen Hansen with questions at dhansen@msbo.org or 517.327.2585.
You received this e-mail as a member of MSBO. MSBO is a professional organization that provides programs and services to those in school business. MSBO promotes the highest standards of school business management practices and provides professional growth opportunities to achieve the most effective use of resources in the education of children.
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