Add this option to track Board of School Administrators credits for the 2021 MASBO Winter Conference. We will validate attendance following the conference and award credits at that time.
Google Sheets has many of the same features as Excel, and also add-on programs that can provide additional functionality. Participants will learn tips on maximizing the power of Google Sheets using add on programs, moving Sheets into Excel, and more.
This session will provide a high level economic and financial market overview as it relates to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and will focus on what the future may hold for investment earnings for Minnesota school districts. (Credits not available.)
Long-Term Facilities Maintenance requires Districts to provide 10 years of capital projects to the State. That effort, when done with forethought and rigor, provides data to prioritize projects, tamp-down risk, establish capital budgets, and understand the future of your real estate portfolio. Bundled together, the data makes compelling business cases for stakeholders to understand funding and future investments.
Trust is often challenging to develop yet very easy to lose. In this session, learn a simple definition of trust and framework that allows you to build and enhance trust as you communicate with individuals and audiences.
This session will provide an overview of upcoming GASB Standards and a deep dive into GASB 87 implementation steps. Many GASB Standards were delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we will review the calendar of upcoming GASB Standards and ensure your School District is prepared for implementation.
The average ransom demand stemming from cyber extortion incidents has grown exponentially with an average demand over $233,800 with multi-million demands also becoming more frequent. These cyber-attacks are especially challenging for school districts, forcing many districts in an even more vulnerable position under distance or hybrid learning environments. Is your school district in a position to withstand a cyber-attack?
In this session, our speakers will explain to you the threat, risk management techniques to help prepare for a likely attack, and what considerations your school district will need to know when a cyber-attack impacts your business.
MSBA provides training for school board members through Phase trainings and officers’ workshops. Hearing what they learn will help you prepare for the questions they will ask you when they come back to the board table, Zoom meeting or district office.
MDE staff will provide an update on the following aspects of Career and Technical Education — revenue, levy, program approvals, budget reporting, expenditure reporting, and any other pertinent information.
