Save the date for these upcoming MSBO certification classes. Be sure to check for webinar options – not all classes are drive in. MSBO’s online learning options gives you access to great professional development without facing bad weather. You do not need to be in a certification program to register for and benefit from these classes.
Preparing Your Financial Picture
March 5 – 6, 2019 • 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM each day
MSBO Office
A chief financial officer’s predominant job focus is preparing, managing, and executing a school district’s budget. Understand the application of enrollment projections, budget assumptions in developing a budget as well as major revenues and expenses that comprise a school budget. Learn practical ways to amend budgets, presentation of budgets to staff, the board of education, and community. Group work will focus on building a budget, sharing details, and simulating board and community presentations of a budget. Details of a school district’s yearly audit process will also be highlighted. R=Chief Financial Officer E=all others
Pricing: $360 members / $540 nonmembers
Effective Communications
March 12, 2019 • 8:45 am – noon
Lansing Community College — West Campus
Learn techniques and strategies to send clear messages, create credibility, and develop strategic communications programs that are effective for your school district. R = all tracks Elective=Business Office Specialist and School Payroll Specialist
Pricing: $90 members/$135 nonmembers
Team Leadership
March 12, 2019 • 12:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Lansing Community College — West Campus
Learn how to match your leadership style with the culture of your organization. Matching leadership style to the cultural landscape will allow you to increase you productivity, decrease communication problems and strengthen your conflict management skills. R=all tracks Elective=School Payroll Specialist
Pricing: $90 members/$135 nonmembers
Registry of Educational Personnel (REP): Get Your Questions Answered – Webinar
March 14, 2019 • 8:45 am – noon
Webinar (online seminar) — Watch at Your Desk
Learn various aspects of the Registry of Educational Personnel (REP) data submission process from obtaining access to final submission steps. We will cover topics such as: how to obtain a MEIS account; how to obtain access to the REP; where to find help and resource information; provide information about highly qualified status and educator effectiveness; how to report contracted employees and non-instructional staff members; and how to improve data quality. Presenter(s): Caitlin Groom, Senior Data Collection Analyst, Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI). This can count for three hours of MSBO Elective credit.
Agenda
Early Bird Pricing (Ends Thursday, February 28): $80 members/$120 nonmembers
Regular Pricing: $90 members/$135 nonmembers
Labor Relations/Employment Law
March 20, 2019 • 8:45 am – 4:00 pm
Lansing Community College — West Campus
Understand the major state and federal employment laws that apply to public schools. This includes: collective bargaining, wage and hour, discrimination, COBRA, Family Medical Leave Act, and federal and
state retirement issues. R = Business Office Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Child Nutrition Director, Human Resources Specialist, Operations Director and Transportation Director E = all others
Early Bird Pricing (Ends Wednesday, March 6): $160 members/$240 nonmembers
Regular Pricing: $180 members/$270 nonmembers
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*R = Means required class for the specified certification track *E = Means elective class for all other certification tracks