Your School Business Finance & Operations Resource
MSBO is dedicated to improving leadership and management in Michigan’s schools — providing everything
you need to know about school finance and operational services.
Financial Strategies Conference
January 21-22, 2026
This conference provides tools that will help maximize your effectiveness as your district’s school business leader.
87th MSBO Annual Conference and Exhibit Show
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place | Grand Rapids, MI
April 21-23, 2026
Registration opens in February 2026.
School Bus Purchasing Made Easy
Phase 1 Open until February 13, 2026
MSBO’s Bus Purchasing Program does all the bidding for you.
Upcoming Events
Conferences
| Jan 21-22 | Financial Strategies Conference |
| Apr 21-23 | 87th MSBO Annual Conference & Exhibit Show |
Workshops
| Jan 22 | Designated Person Training |
| Feb 5 | Group Solutions for Transportation |
| Feb 10 | Group Solutions for Technology |
Certification Classes
| Jan 7 | Certification Wrap-up |
| Jan 8 | Educational Data and Its Uses |
| Jan 13 | Insurance and Risk Management |
MSBO Certification Program
MSBO offers 14 different certification tracks designed specifically for each school business specialty.
The certification is voluntary and provides focused training and offers practical information that will help school business officials succeed and excel in their employment.
