Attendees/Presentations
84th MSBO Annual
Conference & Exhibit Show
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
7:00 – 9:00 am
Breakfast
Center Concourse
7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Registration
Center Concourse
Pre-Conferences
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Governor’s Room/Van Andel Arena
8:30 – 9:15 am
110a – Drainage Project
Description: Learn about one school district’s innovative drainage project that helped restore use and playability to a recreational field/green space where traditional methods were not successful.
Presenter(s): Rob Carson, Troy School District
9:15 – 10:00 am
110b – Improve Your Building Management Data
Description: Discover how one district has implemented a smart building platform to better control building management systems (BMS) throughout the district. Learn how the platform is compatible with any BMS and provides key insights to better manage and operate school facilities.
Presenter(s): Jim Dirkes, Foresight Management; Nicolas Theoret, KODE Labs; and Doug Gallup and Sam Simmons, Byron Center Public Schools
10:00 – 10:15 am
Break
10:15 – 11:00 am
110c – Electrical Phase Protection and Boiler Care
Description: Maintaining boilers properly leads to safer operations and energy savings. Phase protection is a key prevention practice for electrical systems. Failure to adopt preventive practices could lead to overloads, worn contacts, or mechanical failures – which can cause unsafe conditions, broken equipment, and costly downtime. Discover how to prevent electrical system failures, including phase protection, along with ways to strengthen boiler maintenance programs.
Presenter(s): Dennis DeGerald and Milton Simmons, Hartford Steam Boiler and Jamison Hagerty, SET SEG
11:00 – 11:45 am
110d – Solar Energy In Action
Description: Learn how Ann Arbor Public Schools installed large rooftop solar arrays at multiple building sites throughout the district, making them the largest producer of solar energy in their county. Hear how they planned the project, leveraged financial incentives, addressed roofing, structural, life safety, energy challenges, and more.
Presenter(s): Jason Bing and Emile Lauzzana, Ann Arbor Public Schools
11:45 am – 12:00 pm
Break
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Walk to Van Andel Arena
1:30 – 4:30 pm
110e – Van Andel Arena Tour
Description: The lines between technology and facilities have blurred considerably as we recognize how more and more building systems – from climate control to access control – are all running over a network. Schools are not unique. Large public arenas, for example, interact with multitudes of different customers every day, and much of that interaction is done digitally. They also have many spaces requiring climate control and security. How do they integrate their technology efforts with their facilities? Learn from the experts at the Van Andel Arena how they approach these issues to ensure everything interfaces seamlessly. We’ll also tour the arena to see where many of these operations take place.
2:00 – 2:30 PM; REPEATED 2:45 – 3:15 PM
110f – What to Know about Cybersecurity
Presenter(s): Steven Privasky, SET SEG
Presenter(s): Chris Anderson, Dave Broekstra, Brian Buckingham, Jeff Dubin, and Todd Johnson, DeVos Place
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Haldane/Van Andel Arena
8:30 – 9:30 am
120a — Presenting Your Program Realities Effectively
Description: It’s vital that school administrators and School Board members clearly understand the realities of operating a school food service program. Learn techniques for sharing your story from providing milestones and points of pride to tying the information into district metrics. Discover strategies on how to present yourself, your team, and your program in the best light.
Presenter(s): Carolyn Thomas, Macomb ISD and Mary Darnton, Jenison/Hudsonville Public Schools
9:30 – 10:30 am
120b — Make Food Not Waste
Description: Learn about an effort to turn excess food in to delicious, nutritional food for those in need. Discover how one organization exists to do just that and how the program may be able to grow across Michigan and help more people.
Presenter(s): Danielle Todd, Make Food Not Waste
10:30 – 10:45 am
Break
10:45 – 11:15 am
120c — Food Trucks
Description: Are food trucks something your district might be interested in? Learn all the applications for food trucks, the steps needed to implement, along with approximate costs. Learn how several districts in Michigan have deployed food trucks and how they’ve helped their programs.
Presenter(s): Karl Boston, The Food Truck Shop
11:15 – 11:45 am
120d — Michigan Free Meals for All
Description: Discover the status of ongoing efforts to provide free meals for all students in Michigan. Learn about the hard work being done at the state and federal level and how your district could benefit from these efforts.
Presenter(s): Mindy Grant, No Kid Hungry Michigan
11:45 am – 12:00 pm
Break
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Walk to Van Andel Arena
1:30 – 4:30 pm
120e — Van Andel Arena Tour
Description: There are many sectors in the food service industry – schools are just one of them. Join a fascinating behind the scenes tour of a public arena. Learn how they plan purchases, manage costs, prepare for events, deal with staffing and more. This is a unique opportunity to see the similarities and differences in your operations and learn tips you can take back to your district.
Presenter(s): Jeff Dubin, ASM Grand Rapids/Van Andel Arena
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Pantlind Ballroom
8:30 – 9:30 am
130a — Staffing Secrets from an HR Pro
Description: While some say “The Great Resignation” is over, most organizations are likely faced with filling one or more open positions or, at the very least, they’re determined to hold on to and engage the talent they have. Learn how to attract and retain quality employees and when you might want to seek out additional support.
Presenter(s): Kerreen Conley, Rehmann
9:30 – 10:30 am
130b — Recent Developments in Labor and Employment Law
Description: The laws, regulations, court decisions and other published guidance impacting the area of labor and employment are expansive and constantly changing. Get an in-depth update surrounding this constantly evolving and complex area of law.
Presenter(s): Daniel R. Martin, Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
10:30 – 10:45 am
Break
10:45 – 11:45 am
130c — Techniques to Create a Mentally Healthy, Stress-Free Work Environment
Description: A panel of school administrators (current and former), discuss the techniques they use in their schools to create a mentally healthy, stress-free work environment.
Presenter(s): Jeffrey P. Crouse, SET SEG and Kelly Powers, Muskegon Area ISD
Presentations:
- Presentation 1: Building A Wellness Program Framework
- Presentation 2: Muskegon Area ISD And Health
11:45 am – 12:00 pm
Break
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 – 1:15 pm
Break
1:15 – 2:15 pm
130d — Collective Bargaining: Innovations and Advanced Strategies
Description: Learn more advanced negotiation collective bargaining strategies. Bargaining delays, tensions, public pressure, and other “roadblocks” are common in the collective bargaining process. Understand proven strategies for reaching a resolution when negotiations become difficult.
Presenter(s): Timothy T. Gardner, Jr., Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
2:15 – 3:00 pm
130e — Growing and Engaging Employees Through Creative Solutions
Description: Learn creative solutions that will grow and engage your staff to help your district rise to the top.
Presenter(s): Scott Fritz, National Insurance Services and Julie Williams-Muz, Bay-Arenac ISD
3:00 – 3:15 pm
Break
3:15 – 3:45 pm
130f — Address Confidentiality Program
Description: A new address confidentiality program will go into effect during the FY2022-23 school year. Here is what you need to know!
Presenter(s): Karen Hall, Office of the Attorney General
3:45 – 4:30 pm
130g — Legal Considerations in Hiring Contract Employees and Retirees
Description: Districts are increasing their employment of outside contractors and retirees. Learn the steps to take to structure such relationships in a manner to avoid potential legal liability and Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System (MPSERS) issues.
Presenter(s): Marshall W. Grate and Kara T. Rozin, Clark Hill PLC
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Emerald AB
8:30 – 8:45 am
150a — Overview and Know Your Role
Presenter(s): Robert K. Dwan and Jason R. Helsen, MSBO and Timothy A. Raymer, BMA Facilitator
8:45 – 9:45 am
150b — Human Resources for Beginners
Description: Gain an understanding of the district’s responsibility for employment documentation and regulations. Basic onboarding and requirements will be discussed.
Presenter(s): Scott N. Sawyer and Andrea Wise, Saginaw ISD
9:45 – 10:15 am
150c — Pupil Accounting 101
Description: How does pupil accounting impact finance? How important is it? Learn about Schools of Choice, Section 105c, and other issues pertaining to residency. Understand the formulas for pupil accounting and how they impact the district’s budget.
Presenter(s): Carrie Haubenstricker, Genesee ISD
10:15 – 10:30 am
Break
10:30 – 11:45 am
150d — A Year in the Life of a Business Official: From Budget Hearings to Election Deadlines
Description: Understand the law behind the critical tasks and deadlines that business officials confront each year. Understand the legal and practical perspectives of the annual cycles.
Presenter(s): Ryan J. Nicholson, Thrun Law Firm, P.C. and Brian D. Olszewski, East Jordan Public Schools
11:45 am – 12:00 pm
Break
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 – 1:15 pm
Break
1:15 – 2:15 pm
150e — Grants Management 101
Description: New to grant funding? Learn the basics of main grants management and key management procedures. Understand the role of the finance office concerning compliance requirements and related internal controls.
Presenter(s): Eric V. Formberg, Retired Partner Plante Moran, PLLC and Kevin Taratuta, Clawson Public Schools
2:15 – 2:45 pm
150f — Understanding the Budgeting and Reporting of MPSERS Contributions
Description: Understand the different rates associated with MPSERS plans and how they are reflected in the district budget and financial statements. Knowing the plans your staff has chosen and the implications for the district are important. Year end financial reporting requirements will also be discussed.
Presenter(s): Lisa M. Krosnicki, Charlevoix-Emmet ISD
2:45 – 3:00 pm
Break
3:00 – 4:00 pm
150g — State Aid Status Report
Description: Understand the monthly state aid status report and the annual state aid cycles. Identify and understand the different variables and how to perform a monthly reconciliation. Learn when to expect certain changes and how to evaluate prior year adjustments. MDE state aid update reports will also be discussed.
Presenter(s): Philip Boone, MDE
4:00 – 4:30 pm
150h — How to Maneuver Through Section 18: Transparency Reporting
Description: Part of your role as a business official is to provide transparency through posting information on your district website. Budgets, audits, contracts and spending are required topics. Learn the timelines and rules for transparency reporting to keep your district in compliance.
Presenter(s): Chad Urchike, MDE
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: President Gerald R. Ford Ballroom
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
160 – Technology Pre-Conference
Description: Cybersecurity continues to be an important issue for school leaders. Many organizations such as The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, and K12 Security Information eXchange (K12 SIX) provide resources for schools and districts to use to identify risks, protect networks and information security, and detect issues. When faced with a breach, leaders also need to be prepared to respond and recover. Join us in the morning to create and strengthen your Incident Response Plan. In the afternoon, learn how Van Andel Arena approaches the issues to technology and security.
8:30 – 9:00 am
160a – Cybersecurity Trends and Updates
Description: Learn from the experts who will share with us the current cybersecurity trends and updates.
Presenter(s): Andy Brush, DTMB; Kelley Goldblatt, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency; Dr. Tara Nattrass, Dell Technologies; and Michael Glennon and Donald Whitt, FBI
9:00 – 9:30 am
160b – Resources, Self-Assessment, and Incident Response Plan
Description: Learn about the resources that are available to you. Experts will lead you through a self-assessment of your district and introduce incident response plan templates. If you already have one created or started, please bring it with you to reference and refine throughout the pre-conference.
Presenter(s): Andy Brush, DTMB; Kelley Goldblatt, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency; Dr. Tara Nattrass, Dell Technologies; and Michael Glennon and Donald Whitt, FBI
Handouts:
- Handout 1: Sample Cyber Incident Response Plan
- Handout 2: K12 SIX Essential Cyber Incident Response Runbook
9:30 – 10:30 am
160c – Tabletop Exercise and Incident Response Plan Development
Description: Engage in a tabletop exercise with colleagues to review scenarios and use them to refine your Incident Response Plan with feedback from colleagues from other districts as well as agency and organization cybersecurity experts.
Presenter(s): Andy Brush, DTMB; Kelley Goldblatt, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency; Dr. Tara Nattrass, Dell Technologies; and Michael Glennon and Donald Whitt, FBI
10:30 – 10:45 am
Break
10:45 – 11:30 am
160c – Tabletop Exercise and Incident Response Plan Development
Description: Engage in a tabletop exercise with colleagues to review scenarios and use them to refine your Incident Response Plan with feedback from colleagues from other districts as well as agency and organization cybersecurity experts.
Presenter(s): Andy Brush, DTMB; Kelley Goldblatt, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency; Dr. Tara Nattrass, Dell Technologies; and Representatives, FBI and U.S. Secret Service
11:30 – 11:45 am
160d – Resources and Opportunities
Description: Learn about resources that are available for your school district and consider next steps.
Presenter(s): Dr. Tara Nattrass, Dell Technologies
11:45 am – 12:00 pm
Break
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Walk to Van Andel Arena
1:30 – 4:30 pm
160e – Van Andel Arena Tour
Description: The lines between technology and facilities have blurred considerably as we recognize how more and more building systems – from climate control to access control – are all running over a network. Schools are not unique. Large public arenas, for example, interact with multitudes of different customers every day, and much of that interaction is done digitally. They also have many spaces requiring climate control and security. How do they integrate their technology efforts with their facilities? Learn from the experts at the Van Andel Arena how they approach these issues to ensure everything interfaces seamlessly. We’ll also tour the arena to see where many of these operations take place.
Presenter(s): Chris Anderson, Dave Broekstra, Brian Buckingham, Jeff Dubin, and Todd Johnson, DeVos Place
2:00 – 2:30 pm; Repeated 2:45 – 3:15 pm
160f – What to Know about Cybersecurity
Presenter(s): Steven Privasky, SET SEG
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Ambassador Ballroom
8:30 – 8:35 am
170a – Introduction and Overview
Presenter(s): Robert K. Dwan and David R. Martell, MSBO
8:35 – 9:25 am
170b – National Economic Update
Description: As the Federal Reserve nears completion of its most aggressive rate hike cycle on record, we will explore the current state of the economic landscape, interest rate environment, and the potential impact on district finances.
Presenter(s): Kyle Jones, PFM Asset Management LLC
9:25 – 10:10 am
170c – Legislative Update
Description: What happens in Lansing affects your district. One of the top education lobbyists will provide an overview of legislative issues the education community may see this year.
Presenter(s): Christopher Glass, Education Advocates of West Michigan
10:10 – 10:25 am
Break
10:25 – 10:55 am
170d – COVID Relief Funds Monitoring
Description: Get updated on the monitoring efforts for the many funding streams of relief funds available to districts during the pandemic. Understand what issues are being discovered and how you can prepare for your monitoring visit.
Presenter(s): Nathan C. Baldermann and Benjamin M. Brewer, Rehmann, and Juan C. Suasto, and Kevin Walters, MDE
10:55 – 11:50 am
170e – Bargaining Threats for 2023
Description: Will Michigan public policy changes impact the way we bargain? What are the hot topics and how are districts reacting to changes on the front lines?
Presenter(s): MaryJo D. Banasik and Timothy T. Gardner, Jr., Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
11:50 am – 12:00 pm
Break
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 – 1:10 pm
Break
1:10 – 2:00 pm
170f – Legal Update
Description: Learn significant legal developments that impact school districts. Hear an overview of state and federal legislation, attorney general opinions, court decisions, as well as other guidance covering a broad range of school law subjects — including finance, employment and labor law, student rights, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and Open Meetings Act (OMA).
Presenter(s): Robert A. Dietzel, Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
2:00 – 2:50 pm
170g – Accounting and Auditing Update
Description: Learn about key accounting topics including new audit standards (GASB 96, GASB 101), single audit updates from Compliance Supplement, as well as understanding the implication of sunseting COVID relief grants. Get up-to-speed on other items impacting your FY23 audit.
Presenter(s): Jennifer Chambers and Christopher Geck, Plante Moran
2:50 – 3:05 pm
Break
3:05 – 3:55 pm
170h – ESSER Funding Progress Report
Description: Learn the latest about the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) funding streams and your responsibilities for recording and reporting activity. System changes, amendments, budgets and final expenditure reports will be discussed!
Presenter(s): Kevin Walters, MDE
3:55 – 4:25 pm
170i – School Aid Budget Status
Description: Understand the details concerning the School Aid Fund and general fund budget priorities. Learn about the major differences between the Governor’s budget and those of the House and Senate. Get the information you need to prepare your district for the home stretch on budget preparation for 2023-24.
Presenter(s): Beth Bullion, State Budget Office
4:25 – 4:30 pm
170j – Wrap up
Presenter(s): Robert K. Dwan and David R. Martell, MSBO
8:15 am – 4:30 pm
Location: The Rapid/Haldane
8:15 AM
Meet in the Pantlind Lobby by Starbucks to walk to DeVos and catch the Silver Line Rapid for an 8:30 pick up.
8:30 – 11:45 AM
180a – Ride the Rapids
Description: Board the bus – the Rapid – as we revisit the Grand Rapids Area public transportation system. Tour their facility and hear how they recruit, train, and retain employees. Learn the key metrics they monitor to determine how well their program is doing from financial and customer satisfaction perspectives. Witness firsthand how the Rapid manages their maintenance operation to keep repair operations efficient and as low cost as possible, while keeping the fleet reliable. Learn how they are dealing with cleaner fuels for their fleet.
Presenter(s): Representatives, The Rapid
11:45 am – 12:00 pm
Break
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 – 1:15 pm
Break
1:15 – 1:45 pm
180b – Michigan Secretary of State Updates
Description: Learn the latest licensing and certification updates from the Michigan Secretary of State’s office.
Presenter(s): Ryan Smith, Michigan Department of State
1:45 – 2:45 pm
180c – Operational Management: From Employees to Students
Description: Learn strategies that can assist in onboarding team members and also keeping drivers up to date on proper student management. Discover ways to properly deal with frustrating scenarios that can occur on the bus. Learn to educate staff on the need to react accordingly to avoid letting “how an issue is handled” become the issue!
Presenter(s): Fred Doelker, Dean Transportation
Handout: Emergency Use of Seclusion and Physical Restraint FAQ
2:45 – 3:00 pm
Break
3:00 – 4:00 pm
180d – Managing Transportation Risks
Description: Risk in transportation should be about a lot more than accidents and insurance. Learn to identify the operational risks that exist in a transportation department, establishing a mechanism to evaluate the severity of the risk, and developing mitigation strategies. Key areas of concern include drivers, policies and procedures, technology, contracts, and assets.
Presenter(s): Tim Ammon, Center for Effective School Operations
4:00 – 4:30 pm
180e – Driver Retention
Description: Much emphasis has been placed on recruiting new bus drivers. It’s definitely important, but so is retaining current drivers. Learn how to make current drivers feel appreciated and stay on the job. There aren’t magic solutions, but sharing among peers can help everyone improve on transportation staffing.
Presenter(s): Cynthia Valentine, Novi Community School District
190 – Days and Hours
Room: Pearl
What counts? How do you handle passing time? How do you calculate hours? Understand the nuts and bolts in calculating “Days and Hours.” Auditors and district staff can learn how ‘the other half lives.” An overview of current requirements as they relate to the school district calendars is also explained. Required: Pupil Accounting Specialist and Pupil Accounting Auditor – Elective: all other tracks.
Presenter(s): Robert Dickinson, MPAAA
Handouts:
- Handout 1: Scheduled DAYS of Instruction Form
- Handout 2: FTE Calculator
191 – Effective Communications
Room: Vandenberg AB
Learn techniques and strategies to send clear messages, create credibility, and develop strategic communications programs that are effective for your school district. Required: all tracks except – Elective: Business Office Specialist and School Payroll Specialist.
Presenter(s): Anita Banach, Banach Group LLC
192 – Instructional Program Evaluation
Room: Atrium
Understand the components of instructional programs; learn how to develop procedures for evaluating and reporting cost-effectiveness; analyze economics; use evaluation data; and allocate resources to improve instructional programs. Required: Chief Financial Officer – Elective: all other tracks.
Presenter(s): Michele Harmala, Michigan ASCD and Thomas S. Wall, Dearborn Public Schools
193 – Benefits/Retirement
Room: President Gerald R. Ford Ballroom
Learn how to explain employee benefits, social security benefits and retirement to school district employees. Help administrators describe changes in health care costs and work with bargaining teams on total cost of compensation, as well as information on COBRA benefits – when it must be offered and how it works. Required: Human Resource Specialist – Elective: all other tracks.
Presenter(s): Kathleen Hamilton, Consultant; Carly Mulvany and Isaac Updike, SET SEG; and Michael P. McEvilly and Sean Shearon, GLP Financial Group
194 – Principles of Education
Room: Vandenberg AB
Understand the educational process and the culture of schools. Learn about major learning theories; teaching methodologies; school improvement; design of in-service programs; and the structure and function of the principalship. Required: all tracks except Child Nutrition Director.
Presenter(s): Katherine Konon and Karl D. Paulson, Lakeview Public Schools
195 – Organizational Applications
Room: Pearl
Learn what student data points are collected and how both internal and external customers use them. Topics to be covered include various data points required (e.g., attendance, pupil accounting, discipline, scheduling, immunization, special education, etc.) and internal and external data submission, reporting requirements, quality data, and data warehousing. Attributes required of a comprehensive student management information system – including a centralized and decentralized approach will also be reviewed. Required: Chief Technology Officer and Specialist in Educational Data – Elective: all other tracks.
Presenter(s): Janell L. Craig and Grace Rutkowski-Damerow, Oakland Schools
196 – ORS Processor Workshop
Room: Atrium
Payroll processing has become more than just entering time sheets! Processing of retirement related benefits has become more complex with recent regulatory changes. Get reporting tips and hiring procedures. Learn about reportable and non-reportable compensation issues, staff training and communication, and rules for returning to work.
Presenter(s): Steve Cary, Bobby Hoppes, Josefina E. McCloud, Angela Sanborn, and Jennifer Smith, ORS
Tuesday Evening
4:45 – 5:45 pm
Leadership Institute Social (Invitation Only)
Room: Grand View
Michigan Schools Energy Cooperative (MISEC) Annual Meeting
Room: Ruby
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Upper Peninsula School Business Officials (UPSBO) Meeting
Room: Haldane
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Past President Reception and Dinner (Invitation only)
Room: Rotunda
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- 5:00–7:00 pm • KSS Enterprises • Room: Imperial Ballroom
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