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MSBO Business Manager Academy Applications Accepted Now

MSBO has partnered with skilled past and present business managers to share their knowledge and experience in school finance. The Academy is designed for those who want to gain in-depth, practical, “hands-on” working knowledge in school finance. Coupled with individual mentoring opportunities, the program will assist participants in their positions, and as part of an overall school district administrative team.

The Academy consists of:

  • Eleven class sessions
  • Online technical content provided for advanced self-study
  • Facilitated “in-person” work sessions designed to foster skills through “real-world” case examples
  • Individual mentoring opportunities to allow for personalized professional support
  • MSBO certification credit available and college credit may be available pending approval
  • SCECHs and college credit will be awarded pending approval

Topics for discussion include:

  • Budgeting
  • Cash flow and borrowing
  • Working relations with unions, board members, superintendent, staff, and public including presentations, communication, and navigating various political situations in ways that allow the district to move forward
  • Auditing and accounting topics
  • Negotiating collective bargaining agreements
  • Facilities, Food Service, Transportation, Technology and Curriculum Topics
  • Working with outside agencies and government organizations
  • And more…

Submit your applications through July 31, 2020. Click here for details on the program and meeting dates and agendas for each region.

2020-21 Business Manager Academy locations:

Region 1 (Traverse Bay Area ISD) View agenda
Region 2 (Kalamazoo RESA) View agenda
Region 4 (Genesee ISD) View agenda

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