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.
You do not need to be enrolled in a MSBO certification track or be a member to attend. Please forward this to other people in your district who you think may benefit by attending any of these classes or workshops.
Accident Investigation Procedures Webinar
January 28, 2020 • 8:45 am – noon
Learn what to look for at the scene of an accident, what information to gather, rules and regulations of reporting accidents, and how to analyze data. Understand how to respond to the media both from routine
inquiries and when suddenly faced with a television crew!
Pricing: $95 members / $145 nonmembers
Food Service for the Business Manager Webinar
January 29, 2020 • 8:45 am – noon
The basic structure and function of a food services program, food safety issues, vending and contracting for food services, and cooperative ventures.
Pricing: $95 members/$145 nonmembers
Transportation for the Business Manager Webinar
February 4, 2020 • 8:45 am – noon
Regular Pricing: $95 members/$145 nonmembers
The basic structure and function of a transportation department, equipment supply and purchase, and laws related to transportation.
Overview of School Finance for Technology Webinar
February 11, 2020 • 8:45 am – noon
Early Bird Pricing (Through Tuesday, January 28): $85 members/$130 nonmembers
Regular Pricing: $95 members/$145 nonmembers
Learn about the many types of technology-related expenses your school district budget for each year. The basics of the budgeting process, an overview of school finance, borrowing, and the operation of a business office will be addressed. Some of the topic areas that will be addressed are, “Where and how do grants and donations fit into the process?” How does “depreciation,” “total cost of ownership” (TCO), and “return on investment” (ROI) play a role? What are the various purchasing plans and regulations? How to negotiate rates with technology vendors? What is E-Rate? Should a district purchase or lease equipment?
Facility Planning, Design and Construction Webinar
February 13, 2020 • 8:45 am – noon
Early Bird Pricing (Ends Thursday, January 30): $85 members/$130 nonmembers
Regular Pricing: $95 members/$145 nonmembers
Learn the principle in the planning and designing of educational facilities; options in methods of construction management; selection of design and construction professionals; and the bonding process, including laws, bidding requirements and record keeping.
How to Process and Evaluate Bids Webinar
February 19, 2020 • 8:45 am – noon
Early Bird Pricing (Ends Wednesday, February 5): $85 members/$130 nonmembers
Regular Pricing: $95 members/$145 nonmembers
Learn how sealed bids should be written and processed in order to minimize mistakes and/or bidder protests. Learn to write bid specifications, bid do’s and don’ts, and how to define a responsive and responsible bidder.
Property Tax Overview Webinar
February 26, 2020 • 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Early Bird Pricing (Ends Wednesday, February 12): $170 members/$255 nonmembers
Regular Pricing: $190 members/$285 nonmembers
With the ever changing environment of property tax laws, rules and regulations, do you have the latest information? Learn the basics of how property taxes affect your district’s funding, as well as a more advanced look at specific taxes and other tax financing methods. Forms used for levying your district millages, how the levy impacts the State Aid calculation and details on how to reconcile your overall tax revenues is part of this workshop. Presenters include property tax experts and school practitioners and content is geared for both K-12 and ISDs.