The Annual MDE/MSBO Workshop is fast approaching! It will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the Eagle Eye Conference in East Lansing.
There’s a reason this workshop is normally attended by 250+ of your colleagues: 1) you get great information; and 2) you’ll hear from and interact with MDE staff who you work with throughout the year.
Mary Ann Cleary of the House Fiscal Agency will begin the day discussing Michigan’s economy and the revenue picture for the current and coming fiscal years. Deputy Superintendent Carol Wolenberg will give a view from the Superintendent’s Office. Both will offer thought provoking and useful insights into the present and future of education in Michigan that will help you prepare and position your district.
Additionally, we have the usual meaty and diverse topics addressing many issues that affect you. Topics include:
ARRA: Get an update on ARRA issues including Reporting Requirements and the Second Wave of Funding.
MPSERS Issues: The Office of Retirement Services will discuss bill backs and reconciliations, reporting issues and updates on the possible change in payment requirements.
Legislative Update: Find out what Lansing is doing now and what’s in line is always helpful, even if it isn’t uplifting!
Changes in State Aid: Review changes for the yet to be adopted State School Aid bill for the current year including any potential calculation changes and categorical funding changes.
FID Update: Get the latest and your questions answered from Glenda Rader.
Consolidation and Collaboration of ISDs: Hear from MDE and an ESA Superintendent about ongoing discussions related to the consolidation of services and collaboration between ISDs. How will it affect your ISD or local school district?
Meet the new director of CEPI and hear an update from them including how the new student data system and E-Transcript system will affect your district.
In addition to all this, we’ll be providing opportunities at the breaks for you to meet and speak directly with MDE staff. It’s good for both you and them to be able to put a name to a face, and an opportunity to begin the development of a relationship that will facilitate communication in the future.
Additionally, you’ll hear about issues and have the opportunity to meet with staff from MDE! Check out the agenda.