Introduction to School Business

Tue, Sep 21, 2010 - Wed, Sep 22, 2010

East Lansing, MI

Theme/Topic:

Target Audience:

It is designed for new business officials (within the first few years of employment), office staff, and those who want a basic information refresher.

Event Location:	The Kellogg Center 55 S. Harrison Rd. East Lansing, MI 48824

Other Time(s):	1st day: 9:00 AM-5:45 PM; 2nd day: 7:00 AM-4:15 PM
Cost(s):	$250 members/$310 nonmembers	Save to Calendar

Featured Speaker:

TBD

SB-CEUs?: Yes

Event Description:

This conference rolls many certification classes into one. It is designed for new business officials (within the first few years of employment), office staff, and those who want a basic information refresher.

Program content includes:

Overview of School Business: Get an understanding of the major functions of school business officials, how to survive the personal and professional politics of your job, and learn how the Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan Legislature affect education.

You also receive an overview of technology, human resources, and communication with staff and the public. School Law and the Revised School Code: An overview of the major state and federal laws that govern school operations with a focus on the Revised School Code.

Fund Accounting: An overview of fund accounting concepts, financial reporting issues, and highlights of the fiscal health attributes used by savvy business managers.

Organizational and Site Issues: How to enhance business office productivity; monitor&manage your operation; work with your site operation’s personnel (principals, cafeteria, facilities and transportation offices).

Other Information:

*This conference is required for certification in the following tracks: Business Office Manager, Business Office Specialist, Chief Financial Officer, Human Resource Specialist, and School Payroll Specialist.