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.
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.
As a result of COVID-19 and uncertainty regarding the state’s financial future, districts are reassessing their financial situations and determining what they can afford. This presentation will demonstrate how creating multiple negotiations scenarios can provide critical insights into salary schedule implications and benefit costs, to help districts make more informed decisions regarding their current budget and long range plan.
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a number of unique issues related to workers' compensation including coverage, treatment and litigation delays, and furloughed employees. In this webinar, we will examine these COVID-19 related updates, while also touching on the basics of Claims Management.
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.
The state legislature drives our school funding, policies and mandates--and understanding the process and players are important for school business officials. In this session, you will learn about the state budget process and timing, MASBO's legislative activities, and how you can keep informed of proposed legislation and advocate for your district.
Want to wow your Board, inform your community and give your staff something to do? A well thought out budget book does all three! We'll walk you through the "dressing room" to see which size fits best
A complete overview of LTFM revenues options — initial revenue, bonding, pay as you go. How does bonding affect our initial revenue with debt principal/interest payments? Planned projects less than budgeted expenditures, so what are the options (fund transfers/referendum options)? Balancing a school’s LTFM budget and review of the LTFM reconciliation and timeline process.
