When times are difficult it is great to have friends, people who understand what you are facing and can help you get through. The ability to interact with, and get support from, other people is a basic human need recognized by social scientists. 
I recently reviewed the 2006-07 Fund Balance* information for Michigan schools. Like so many things in life, there is good news and there is bad news. 
We are renovating the HVAC system of our central office beginning in January and this has caused me to go through my office to pack for the move. This has also given me the opportunity to throw out some old items. In the process, it has given me the chance to review some books I have not looked at in a while. 
Michigan's pupil count for fall 2007 came in almost 12,000 students fewer than estimates used for the State budget. The estimate for fall 2007-08 was 1,665,600 students. The actual count was recently set at 1,653,850. The 2006-07 actual count was 1,681,062 students. Read more
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Welcome to the January issue of the MSBO Newsletter. In this Issue In Other News
MSBO Board Matthew Losch Immediate Past President Robert Burgess President Elect Michael M. Adamczyk Troy School District Darcie Birkett Ottawa Area ISD Jeffrey P. Crouse Charlevoix-Emmet ISD Robert K. Dwan Millington Community Schools Angie McArthur Engadine Consolidated Schools Frederick C. Hailer Associate Member Representative Pass it on Know anyone who might be interested in our newsletter? Click here to forward this email to up to 5 friends at once. This email was sent to [email address suppressed] |
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President's View...Stephanie Eagen - Facing Tough Times Together
Executive Director's View...Tom White - Hard Realities
MSBO Board Member View - Managing Time
January 31 is the Deadline to Apply for the School Business Official of the Year Award
MSBO Elections Going Electronic
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Based on Michigan Department of Education (MDE) data, the statewide average for Fund Balances declined from 13.01% to 11.81% from 2005-06 to 2006-07, a 9.2% reduction. This represents a spend-down of approximately $150 million. 
Fran Piper, a long time 
It's not too late to apply for the School Business Official of the Year Award. Entries should be postmarked by Thursday, January 31, 2008. 
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MICHIGAN SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS 1001 Centennial Way, Suite 200 |
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