Get the latest information on the economy, the budget, state aid, health insurance and the future of school revenues at the 2010 MSBO Financial Strategies Conference. The deadline for room reservations at the Kellogg Center is December 19, 2009.
January 19-20, 2010 • Kellogg Center, East Lansing 9 am-4 pm Each Day
Why attend?
- Information helps you understand changes in the way schools will be rated for purposes of health insurance premiums and what really makes up these costs
- Get up-to-date forecast of the State Aid Fund revenues, retirement system performance, negotiation tactics, and what to do if you’re facing a deficit in your district
- Network with your colleagues and gain ideas you can take back to your district
- Re-energize yourself by understanding that you’re not in this alone and together we can make a difference in the education of Michigan’s students
Hot topics include:
Agenda
- Health Insurance- Understanding the Rating System
- Economic Outlook, State Aid Revenue and the State
- Negotiation Strategies in Tough Times
- How to Conduct Labor Market Surveys for District Employees
- Retirement Update
- Benchmarking Survey Results
- Legislative Update
- Accounting and Reporting Update
- District Deficit Challenges
- How Can we Reform the Tax Structure?
- Bargaining Resources - Helping to Support Your Position
- And More ...
SB-CEU Information: Those who attend the entire conference (both days) will earn 1.0 SB-CEU’s.
Registration Information: Register online or download the registration form and fax it to: 517.327.0768 or mail it to: 1001 Centennial Way, Suite 200, Lansing, MI 48917.
Fees: $240 MSBO members/$300 Non members
Lodging Information: Overnight accommodations are NOT included in the registration fee. A block of rooms is reserved at the Kellogg Center until December 19, 2009. Make your overnight accommodations directly with the Kellogg Center at 517.432.4000 in order to receive the conference rate. Conference rates are: $91 single/double. Identify MSBO as the group you are with to receive the special rates.
Questions: Contact Bob Dwan at 517.327.2581.