Active Member
Active membership is for those employed by a Michigan school, college or university, or state agency. Membership remains with the individual. Eligible to vote and hold office.
Invest in your professional growth and advance your career with job-specific learning – featuring the latest in Michigan school business and practical job insights – with in-person and flexible online options to learn anytime, anywhere.
Advance your career with practical, highly focused professional certification programs for all aspects of school business operations.
- Join your peers in meaningful conversations, share insights, and build connections in the MSBO Exchange online community!
- Grow your network by finding your colleagues in our Membership Directory.
- Connect with members in your region and job role through MSBO Committees and Regional Groups.
- Explore current and future school district product and services providers at our annual conferences AND through our Vendor Directory.
Stay current with timely updates from MSBO, delivered through our monthly newsletter, e‑News & Notes, our website, and online community.
Work smarter with business solutions that save time and money – combining purchasing power, simplifying budgeting and bidding, reducing hiring stress, supporting investment and energy management, and improving cash flow through faster payments and rebate opportunities.
MSBO represents the school community at a number of state agencies and the Michigan legislature; providing expert facts, data, and testimony on numerous issues, and participating in a wide variety of oversight and advisory committees.
(School) Contract Associate Member
Contract Associate membership is for individuals not directly employed by a school or district but working in a school district in the capacity of an Active member; listed with school district information. Membership remains with the individual. *Benefits are the same as Active Members, except voting rights & holding office.
Student Member
Student membership is for full-time college students not working in a school district. To verify eligibility, the individual must submit transcripts. *Benefits are the same as Active Members, except eligibility for certification, voting rights & holding office.
Emeritus Member
Emeritus membership is for retired and former Active members. If you have retired and are renewing for the first time as an Emeritus member, please contact Lillie Rapelje to change your member type. *Benefits are the same as Active Members, except voting rights & holding office.
Associate Member
Associate membership is for those employed in a business (not an educational institution).
Showcase your organization’s products and services to Michigan’s school business officials through our new enhanced Vendor Directory. After joining or renewing, you’ll receive an email with a link to update your organization’s profile.
MSBO Associate Members receive the first opportunities to exhibit at and/or sponsor a variety of events.
- Join the MSBO Exchange online community to stay informed about district members’ needs and priorities.
- Connect with SBOs in our Member Directory.
- Network with members at our annual conferences and exhibits.
Stay current with timely updates from MSBO – delivered through our monthly newsletter, e‑News & Notes, our website, and online community.
*Terms of use regarding content, names, trademarks, service marks and logos.
Membership runs on a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30), is not prorated, transferable, or refundable.