The Annual MDE/MSBO Workshop, slated for Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the Eagle Eye Conference in East Lansing, provides you the opportunity to get the most up-to-date information on state aid, ARRA, and MPSERs, as well as the information you need to make those tough decisions in your district.
The day’s agenda includes:
- Mary Ann Cleary of the House Fiscal Agency 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 in School Aid 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.
- 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.