MASBO 2022 Fall Conference
The Encore conference option features 12 on-demand sessions to view starting on November 11:
On-Demand Sessions
- UFARS Hot Topics
Deb Meier, Educational Specialist II, MDE; Molly Koppes, Educational Specialist, MDE
Deb Meier & Molly Koppes will update MASBO members on current UFARS hot topics.
- State Reporting in Ed-Fi
Tara Chapa, Ed-Fi Technical Support, MDE; Marilynn Loehr, State MARSS Coordinator, MDE; Miriam Janechek, Ed-Fi Project Manager, MDE; David Reeg, System Architect, MNIT; Kelly Wosika, Student Accounting, MDE; Gayra Ostgaard, Data Management and Student Accounting Supervisor, MDE
This session will cover important information about the transition of several existing data submission systems as well as new data elements for the 2021-22 school year to Ed-Fi. The presentation will cover the status of the Minnesota Automated Reporting Student System, the Minnesota Common Course Catalog, and the Early Education Student data submission as well as collecting Digital Equity Information, Student Support data and 21st Century Learning Program Participation information.
- Robert's Rules of Order
Katie Klanderud, Director of Board Development, MSBA
Covering the basics of RRO, sharing various resources, and exploring "rules for small boards." You don't need it ... until you need it!
- Workplace Provisions to Support Expectant Parents
Dave Skovholt, Systems, Communicatons and Educational Interventions Principal, Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry; Holly Glaubitz, MDH
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, the Minnesota Department of Health and the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division join forces to provide important information and updates on nursing mothers provisions and other laws impacting new and expectant parents in the workplace.
- Retirement Plans 101
Kent Schutte, President/CEO, EFS Advisors
Learn the basics of the different retirement plans offered by Minnesota school districts and available for Minnesota school personnel including IRAs, Roths, 403(b)s, and 457(b)s. Learn the differences between various retirement plans and how they can be used together to achieve tax savings and deferrals.
- Nondiscrimination Testing 101
Loni Morrow, General Counsel, Aviben, a Division of Educators Benefits Consultants LLC
The purpose of nondiscrimination testing is to ensure that tax-free benefits are not being provided disproportionately to higher compensated employees. Learn the basics of nondiscrimination testing, some common reasons that benefit plans fail, and some strategies to try to prevent failures.
- Making School Finance Understandable
John Hutchison, CPA, MBA, SFO, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations, Olathe Public Schools
Are you having difficulty getting teachers, staff, the public and even your board to understand the basics of school finance topics? Explore how to avoid finance jargon and explain school finance in terms anyone can understand. Learn proven design and presentation techniques that will help convey your message. Clear examples and references will be presented that will engage yuor district's staff and community in meaningful dialogue about school finance.
Recorded Conference Sessions
- Strategic Workplace Takeaways from a Year with COVID-19
James Olney, J.D., Senior VP /Senior Compliance & Workplace Consultant, USI Insurance Services
While it seems like COVID-19 presented a series of once-in-a-lifetime challenges, in many ways, it was no different than any other workplace disaster. Join us for this session covering workplace lessons learned from COVID-19 and how to be more prepared for the next life-altering event.
- Bounce Back Project: Promoting Health Through Happiness
Melissa Pribyl, Community Health & Wellness Specialist, CentraCare
The Bounce Back Project promotes health through happiness by reminding everyone of resiliency tools that are quick and easy to use. Research shows that using these simple tools can help us retrain our mind to focus on the positive and can increase feelings of well-being and decrease feelings of depression. These tools can also open us to the possibility of greater social connections, improved sleep, enhanced memory and stronger immune system function. Anyone can use these tools to make a difference in their life. In a world faced with many challenges, getting back to the basics can be very helpful!
- Streamlining Your Audit Through Advanced Preparation and Technology
Kyle Bergem, Business Manager, Menahga School District; Brian Stavenger, CPA, Eide Bailly; Kevin Wellen, Supreintendent, Menahga Public School
In just over a year the Menahga School was able to move from a September audit to a July audit that in the eyes of the auditors, it could not have been much more efficient and concise. Kyle Bergem, the Business Manager from Menahga and their auditor Brian Stavenger from Eide Bailly will explain the proactive strategies that led to this transformation from both perspectives.
- Anticipating Year End Results
Jackie Paradis, Business Manager, School Management Services; Todd Netzke, Senior Advisor, Analytics, Forecast5
A good understanding of anticipated year end results is vital to effective financial planning for a school district. The annual audit should not present surprising results. Monthly tracking of the budget provides a good understanding of the anticipated year-end financial position of the district and sets the stage for meaningful dialogue about the financial future of the school district. This session will present ways to track budget performance to effectively predict year end fund balances
- Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Overview of the FY 21 reconciliation process and important LTFM ten-year planning details schools need to know.
Sarah C. Miller, Education Finance Specialist 2, Minnesota Department of Education
This presentation will walk you through the FY 21 Reconciliation Process to review closeout timelines; Cost Reconciliation Report (LTFM Approved vs. UFARS Costs); the 20-21 LTFM Aid Entitlement Report; Appeal Process – how does this all fit together? LTFM details we all should know – aspects of UFARS coding; Ten-Year Expenditures Balance Sheet section; Bonding options; LTFM Revenue calculation.
- Food Service Procurement Procedures
Emily Honer, Supervisor, Business Operations Support Services, Minnesota Department of Education
Most schools participate in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and the After School Snack Program. These programs are administered by MDE on behalf of the USDA. When a school decides to contract their meal service, not only must the school comply with federal and state procurement standards but must also provide MDE with specific information at certain times during the procurement process in order to comply with the USDA's school meal program. This 50 minute training will review the federal and state regulations, the process at the local level and which documents must be provided to MDE.
- Indoor Air Quality: Regulations and Guidance
Dan Tranter, Environmental Health Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Health
There are several regulations, various recommendations, and many resources concerning indoor air quality in schools. This session will discuss IAQ and summarize requirements and guidelines to maintain and improve indoor air. The presentation will focus on IAQ plans, radon, ventilation, and air cleaning.
Education Credits
MASBO Credits
The “MASBO Credit” is now our standard credit, and will be offered for each one-hour live or recorded session. MASBO Credits can apply toward your MASBO certification designation. For live and recorded on-line sessions, your viewing is tracked by the Learning Center. If you have viewed at least 90% of the session, one MASBO Credit will automatically be granted to you—there is nothing else that you need to do to receive those credits.
MASBO credits are automatically available for viewing sessions in the Encore option. To also receive BOSA credits, select this option during your registration. CPE credits from NASBA are only available at the in-person conference, and not with the Encore conference option.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received by the MASBO office at least 48 hours prior to the event are eligible for a refund of the registration fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellations received fewer than 48 hours prior to the event.
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Code of Conduct: MASBO is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for all participants, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, or religion. MASBO will not tolerate harassment of event attendees in any form. Those violating these rules may be sanctioned, expelled from the event without a refund, and/or excluded from attending future events, at the discretion of the organization.