In these highly charged political times it seems we can not even turn around from grabbing one legislative alert off the printer before another one hits our email.
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Protect Your District from Unintended Consequences
Change Creates Opportunities
Challenge…According to the dictionary, the word “challenge” means (noun) 1) an offer to test ability or skill; 2) a formal objection; (verb) to call or invite to a contest of any kind. Challenge, or how we meet the challenge, is my theme this year, for my staff, for the students in our district, and for myself.
MSBO Update
13th Annual Facilities/Operations Director Conference & Expo
October 2-4, 2011 • Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville
There is still time to sign up!
Get the Latest and Greatest from MDE at the Annual MSBO/MDE Workshop
November 2 • Kellogg Center, East Lansing
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
MSBO Bus Purchasing Program Opens October 3
The MSBO transitioned the Bus Purchase Program to a web based platform that can be accessed via the Internet. All the features and benefits that Michigan districts have enjoyed since the program’s inception 15 years ago remain, plus there is significant additional functionality.
Survey Examines Transportation Operation Indicators
MSBO recently released the 2011 Student Transportation Benchmarking Survey. The report provides student transportation policy makers and managers with information on comparative performance indicators and best practices in pupil transportation.
SafeSchools Adds New Courses & Updates
We know that new hazards occur in schools on a regular basis. To ensure that you have the most current training available on topics that you may encounter in the workplace every day, SafeSchools recently published the following new courses:
Michigan Schools Win ASBO Meritorious Budget Award
A well thought-out, well-communicated budget is vital to developing the support of the school district’s stakeholders and promoting transparency and accountability.
Lead From Where You Are
“Sometimes you can make the greatest impact from somewhere other than first place. Ninety-nine percent of all leadership occurs from the middle of an organization” - The 360 Degree Leader