ICY Roads – No Problem!

Don’t let the weather stop you from enrolling in these upcoming online certification classes. MSBO’s online learning gives you access to great professional development without facing bad weather and icy roads. Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn at your desk. These classes will only be offered online. You do not need to be in a certification program to register for these classes.

Record Keeping Retention, Automation – Webinar
January 10, 2019 8:45 am – noon
 Early Bird Pricing (Ends Thursday, December 27): $80 members/$120 nonmembers
Regular Pricing: $90 members/$135 nonmembers
Participants will be provided an overview of 1) Requirements for payroll/personnel records, automated file maintenance, and related retention procedures. 2) Privacy issues related to payroll and the rules in accessing personnel records. 3) Different systems in place that track students including SRSD, MEIS, REP and special education; and 4) The importance of each system and how these systems are used within the school district. Also covered is an overview on FOIA, COBRA, and criminal record checks. *R = School Payroll Specialist *E = all others

Security/Disaster Recovery – Webinar
January 22, 2019 8:45 am – noon
Early Bird Pricing (Ends Tuesday, January 8): $80 members/$120 nonmembers
Regular Pricing: $90 members/$135 nonmembers
An overview of security best practices at the network, server and workstation levels will be discussed. The security practices covered can be applied to multiple types of network architectures including Windows, Linux and others. Also covers best practices on creating and implementing a disaster recovery plan. *R = Chief Technology Officer *E = all others

Technology for the Business Manager – Webinar
January 24, 2019 8:45 am – noon
Early Bird Pricing (Ends Thursday, January 10): $80 members/$120 nonmembers
Regular Pricing: $90 members/$135 nonmembers
Learn how to develop long-range technology planning, while assigning appropriate specifications for technology purchasing. Other topics include: technology infrastructure contracting for the school district, evaluating the cost benefits of producing information in relation to organizational value, and ensuring that appropriate security is maintained. *R= Business Office Manager and Chief Financial Officer * E=all others

Principles of Contract Writing – Webinar 
January 31, 2019 8:45 am – noon
Early Bird Pricing (Ends Thursday, January 17): $80 members/$120 nonmembers
Regular Pricing: $90 members/$135 nonmembers
Learn tips and techniques to write and interpret contracts more effectively. This session will define what a contract is, the components and structure of a contract and will cover various provisions that should be included. *R = Certified Purchasing Officer *E = all others
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*R = Means required class for the specified certification track
*E = Means elective class for all other certification tracks

ICY Roads – No Problem!

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