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Dynamic Budget Projections
Dynamic Budget Projections Version 2008 is now available. DBP is an exciting new tool offered by MSBO for school districts to use for financial forecasting. The program was designed exclusively for Michigan school districts and is available for purchase only through MSBO. It is a financial model that provides multi-year budget projections in an Excel template.
Fund Balance Information
- Fund Balance, Current Operating Expenditures, and Fund Balance as a percent of COE for the years 1990 through 2005 in an Excel spreadsheet (prepared by MDE).
- MSBO guidance (pdf) on the establishment and use of fund balance, also known as fund equity.
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Headlee Override Ballot Information
- Suggestions for describing a Headlee election to voters (pdf) as provided by Charlotte Public Schools. Bob Thrun, Thrun Law Firm, P.C., reviewed and blessed this presentation. Politicized words have been removed. Information was printed on a 3 x 5 card for easy distribution. You will need to insert your own factual information. See your election attorney for help. For more information, e-mail Don Sovey, Charlotte Public Schools. (4/5/07)
Health Insurance
Homeland Security Grant Information
MPSERS
Policies & Procedures
- MDE links to all 57 ISD required Web site reports. Each ISD must maintain the accuracy of this site and the links to the ISD. If documents are moved within your ISD Web site, contact Glenda Rader (517/335-0524) so that MDE's link can be updated.
- Charitable Gaming (Bingo, Raffle, Annual Charity Game, etc.) information from the Michigan State Lottery. Includes application forms, regulations, financial statements, publications and more.
- Fixed Assest Management Policy (pdf)
- Fund Raiser Packet (Word), given to every building for the procedure book. Courtesy of Algonac Public Schools, 2003
- Fund Raisers (Additional Controls) (Word) to hand out before each fund raising activity. Courtesy of Algonac Public Schools, 2003
- Holiday Decorations (including Christmas trees) from MDE
Resources
- The Basics of the Foundation Allowance FY 2007-08 by the House Fiscal Agency
- Investment of Bond Proceeds with helpful information relating to the investment of bond proceeds by Michigan school districts. (10/20/05)
- Grant Auditor Reports for year ending March 31, 2007 and June 30, 2007 (9/11/07)
- School Auditing Manual for 2006-2007 (5/17/07)
- MSBO School Finance Reference Manual
is now available. MSBO developed this easy-to-reference manual for anyone interested in or working in school business, especially with new business managers in mind. The manual is in notebook form and on a searchable CD. Please fax or mail your order form to MSBO. (10/26/06)
- Working After You Retire, information on employment restrictions or earnings limitations provided by MDE. (10/24/06)
- Michigan Live Births by Age and Race of Mother, by city, county, or state, published by the Michigan Department of Community Health. (10/24/06)
- State Aid Status Reports by MDE from April 2003, listed by ISD. (10/24/06)
- List of Educational Forms, Data Systems and Submission Deadlines with forms listed by program and due date and data systtems listed by submission date. (10/24/06)
- Facts about Michigan's Minimum Wage Law perpared by the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, July 2006 (10/12/06)
- Local Unit Audit Reports (2004) compiled by the Michigan Department of Treasury and listed by county
- Foundation Allowance Amount History, State of Michigan
- Determining Lawful Expenditures (Michigan Department of Treasury). Do a search/find on this page for “Unlawful Expenditures”. You will note that this information is presented as part of the audits of Local Units of Government and there is little reference to schools throughout this whole document. There is no reference to “Unlawful Expenditures” in the 2005-06 Michigan School Auditing Manual. See the note at the bottom to treat this as a “guide” and to seek your legal counsel’s advice on this subject.
- DDA, TIFA, & LDFA State Tax Commission Audits (2003) identifying over/under taxable value captures that may impact your foundation grants -Look for your district information
- State Board of Education Position Paper on free Textbook Materials & the Charging of Fees (March 1972)
- Retention of Public School Records (pdf), dated September 2006, from the State of Michigan (9/7/06)
- Governmental Accounting Focus: Estimating useful lives for capital assets
- Government Technology: Solutions for State and Local Government in the Information Age
- Consumer Price Index
- Michigan State Tax Commision Bulletins
- Qualifying Statement Approval and Denial Information from the Michigan Department of Treasury, select "Qualifying Statement Status" from the list and follow the instructions.
- Property Taxes/Taxable Value. Current taxable value information. Search by school district code and tax year. Replaced forms DS-4410-C.
- School Safety Legislation (1/31/06)
- House Bill 5675, effective March 31, 2006 (2/27/07)
- House Bill 4928, effective January 1, 2006 (2/27/07) The Michigan State Police has improved its Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry (PSOR) so you can receive e-mail alerts of offenders that move into your community. It is now possible to search by school district.
- Criminal History Checks & Conviction Information provided by MDE (10/24/06)
- School Safety Legislation, letter from Clark Hill, PLC to MSBO (1/31/06)
- Safety Legislation Advisory, letter from MASB to Superintendents and Boards of Education (1/31/06)
- Safety Legislation Analysis, memo from Clark Hill, PLC to MSBO (1/31/06)
- Safety Legislation Implementation Plan (1/31/06)
- MDE Notification Letter Guidlines, submitted by Rebecca Rocho, Calhoun ISD (1/31/06)
- Sexual Offender Registry Act of 1994 (1/31/06)
- Public Surplus, a Web-based auction site. MSBO is a lead agency and Michigan districts receive a discounted fee when an item sells.
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School Employment Law Manual
MSBO partnered with Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone P.L.C. to offer a Michigan School Employment Law Reference Manual. It is designed especially for use by MSBO members. The Manual is on a searchable CD and will be updated annually. The price is $100 and can be ordered at any time using the Order Form or by purchasing online.
School Accounting Manual
School Aid Act and Revised School Code
2007-2008 School Aid Bill
PA 137 of 2007 (12/3/07)
School Budget Information
Letter to Board Presidents and Superintendents regarding action on school funding. (2/27/07)
Uniform Budget and Accounting Act
School Budget Crisis
State Budget/Revenue/Expenditure
Sinking Fund
Surveys
Task Calendar
Universal Service Funds (USF)
Miscellaneous
School Finance-Related Links
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