The documents found on this page include handouts from current MSBO workshops and conferences.
Accounting and Auditing Update, Jennifer Chambers and Christopher Geck, Plante Moran
AICPA Governmental Accounting and Auditing Update, Eric Formberg, Retired Partner, Plante Moran
CARES Act Funding, Louis Burgess, MDE; and Jeffrey Strauss, Maner Costerisan
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Your Districts’ MD&A, Stephen W. Blann, Rehmann
GASB 84 and Strategies to Comply, James M. Crowley, Miller Canfield and Matthew Kelly, Plante Moran
MDE Audit Alert and Audit Manual Update, Rebecca Dean and Gloria Suggitt, MDE
MDE Office of Field Services and Office of Special Ed Services – COVID-19 Implications, John Andrejack, Scott Kemmer-Slater, Sean McLaughlin and Shoua Vang, MDE
MDE Office of Food and Nutritional Services, Diane Golzynski, MDE
MDE Potpourri, Phil Boone, Chris May and Kevin Walters, MDE
Remote Auditing & Internal Control Considerations due to COVID-19 Crisis, Jennifer Watkins, Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants
School Aid Update, Kathryn Summers, Senate Fiscal Agency
The ABC’s of Federal Program Compliance and Accounting Along with Preparing for Your Audit, Kristi Krafft-Bellsky, Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants
Understanding and Preparing for Your Annual Audit, Jason R. Helsen, Muskegon Area ISD and Marc R. Sawyers and Carol Schachermeyer, Hungerford Nichols CPAs + Advisors
Your Financials and Lease Agreements, Nathan C. Baldermann and Kim H. Lindsay, Rehmann
- Recording
- Handout
- Participation Form (Please fill out and return AFTER the webinar to receive certification credit and/or SCECH credit)
- Recording
- Presentation
- Resources
- Participation Form (Please fill out and return AFTER the webinar to receive certification credit and/or SCECH credit)
- Recording
- Presentation
- Candor: Are You Revealing or Concealing Video
- Participation Form (Please fill out and return AFTER the webinar to receive certification credit and/or SCECH credit)
- Not available. Check back for 2021 Annual Conference Presentations
- Legislative Update, Chris Glass, West Michigan Talent Triangle
- Collective Bargaining Legal and Table Trends, Ray Davis and Katie Vujea, Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
- National Municipal and Economic Outlook, Tom Kozlik, Hilltop Securities
- Maximize the Value of Your District Purchase Card Program, Brian Quinn and Beth Smith, PFM Financial Services, LLC
- State Budget Update – House Fiscal Agency, Sam Christensen and Jacqueline Mullen, House Fiscal Agency; and Kathryn Summers, Senate Fiscal Agency
- State Budget Update – Senate Fiscal Agency, Sam Christensen and Jacqueline Mullen, House Fiscal Agency; and Kathryn Summers, Senate Fiscal Agency
- Master’s Program in School Business, Dr. Charles Smargiassi, Wilkes University
- Update on Launch Michigan, Ron Koehler, Kent ISD/Launch Michigan Steering Committee Member
- MPSERS, Anthony Estell, Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget
- Health Insurance Considerations, Doug Derks, Jill Goldstone, Mike Hagerty, and Chadd Hodkinson, Gallagher
- Public School Enrollment Trends in Michigan — What Does the Future Hold for Public Schools?, Dr. Frederick R. Ignatovich, Professor Emeritus, Michigan State University/STANFRED Consultants
- Education Policy Update, Dr. David Arsen, Michigan State University
- Legislative Update, Jerry Johnson, Calhoun ISD
- FY2019-20 School Aid Budget, Kathryn Summers, Senate Fiscal Agency
- Growing Your Assets and MILAF+ Security Enhancements, Mike Cuneo, Rockford Public Schools and Brian K. Quinn, MILAF+/PFM Asset Management, LLC
- FID Changes and School Level Reporting Update, Christopher May, MDE
- GASB Update, Eric V. Formberg, Plante Moran
- MSBO 2020 Annual Conference, Mike Boensch, Chairperson
- Organizational and Site Office Issues, Neil Cassabon, Warren Woods Public Schools and Jason Helsen, Muskegon Area ISD
- Insurance, Bob Donaldson and Darci Muller, SET SEG
- School Law, Mike Gresens and Chris Iamarino, Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
- Index of Laws Relating to Education
- School Law Notes 7/25/19
- School Law Notes 8/29/19
- MCL Index Act 451 of 1976
- Rules Relating to Education
- MCL Index Act 94 of 1979
- Accounting Manual/Fund Accounting, Eric Formberg, Plante Moran, PLLC
- Reporting State, Federal, and Local Agencies, Sharon Raschke, Dexter Community Schools
- Presentation
- Foundation Allowance PowerPoint
- Dexter Community Schools 2017-18 Foundation Allowance
- Transportation Expenditure Report
- Special Education Actual Cost Report
- Special Education Professional/ParaEducator Staffing
- Exceptions to Maintenance of Effort Workpapers
- 2019 Tax Rate Request
- Grants Summary 2018-19
- Expenses Account Coding Structure
- Business Office To Do Calendar Checklist
- Human Resources, Susan Tinney, Ingham ISD
- Retirement, Josey McCloud and Bobby Hoppes, Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
- Purchasing, Sandra Elka, Huron Valley Schools
- Managing Your District Funds, Brian Quinn, MILAF +/PFM Asset Management, LLC and Nancy Rasinske, Grand Ledge Public Schools
- Technology, Fred Sharpsteen, Mecosta-Osceola ISD and Richard Webb, Fremont Public Schools
- How the Legislative Process Affects the Business Office, Chris Glass, Kent ISD
- 2) Custodial Operations, Glen Huizenga, Nichols and Jeff Miller, Kent ISD
- 4) Managing Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Sheila Batka, Jeanette Marrero and Maryann Suero, US EPA and Diana Degen, The Cadmus Group
- 6) What is Sustainability and How Energy Optimization Plays a Major Role, Presenter(s): Kendal Kuneman, Energy Sciences
- 8) Water Testing Protocols, Holly Gohlke, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
- 10) Retro-Commissioning Can Bring Big Savings, Diana Nash, Energy Sciences and Laurie Catey, LL Catey Engineering Services
- 11) Emerging and Converging Technology, Mark Kimball, MOSS
- 12) Making Performance Evaluations Meaningful, Tim Ammon, Decision Support Group
- 13) Maintenance Operations, Todd Bell, Kentwood Public Schools and Don Hebeler, Wyoming Public Schools
- 14) Environmental Health and Safety, Kary Amin, Nova Environmental, Inc.
- 16) Value of Clean, Glen Huizenga, Nichols
- 18) Optimizing Our Facilities Operation, Scott Little, MSBO
- 19) Security as a System, Carl Vanderzee, Communication by Design; Geno Montayne and Matt Connolly, Wayne-Westland Community Schools
- 20) Make Up Your Mind!, Tim Ammon, Decision Support Group
- 21) A Systematic Approach to the Facility Assessment Process, Bruce Snyder, Integrated Design Solutions
- 22) Understanding the Math of Solar Energy, Jeff Clark, Michigan Schools Energy Cooperative
- 24) Playground Safety, Mike Grosso and Jamison Hagerty, SET SEG
- 25) Principles of Budgeting, Steve Lenar, Holly Area Schools
- 27) Purchasing Resources, AnnaMarie Hollander and Michelle Selak, Oakland Schools
- 30) Play Ball!, Coby Schmucker, DuraEdge Products, Inc.
- 32) How Standardization Can Help Mechanical Systems Work Properly, Robert Roop, Peter Basso & Associates, Inc. and Lewis Evans, Niles Community Schools
- State Aid and School Finance Update, Phil Boone and Christopher May, MDE
- Reconciling Local Tax Revenue, Jeff Kolb, MDE and Sharon Raschke, Dexter Community Schools
- Teacher Pipeline, Leah Breen, MDE
- Legislative Update, Caroline Liethen, MDE and Peter Spadafore, MASA
- Health and Nutrition Programs, Wendy Crowley, Alyssa Fisher, and Diane Golzynski, MDE
- Office of Special Education, John Andrejack and Scott Kemmer-Slater, MDE; and Alex Kontras, Public Sector Consultants
- Recent Issues in Pupil Accounting, Carolyn Claerhout, Oakland Schools and Brian Ciloski, MDE
- Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), Becky Pennington and Pat Sargent, MDE
- Center for Education Performance and Information (CEPI) Update, Nick Armit and Roderick Bernosky, CEPI