Instructional Program Evaluation
September 27, 2006
Location: LCC West, Lansing
This session will help the business manager understand the components of instructional programs within the school district; planning and implementing program improvement; analyzing economic factors associated with delivering and evaluating instructional programs.

Technology For The Business Manager
September 27, 2006
Location: LCC West, Lansing
This session will assist the business manager in promoting the development of staff training in technology for the school district. It will focus on developing long-range planning for the school district, while assigning appropriate specifications for technology purchasing.

Building And Maintaining Relationships
September 28, 2006
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
In this session participants will learn strategies and skills for building healthy relationships with peers, supervisors, parents and community, including: tools for handling differences in communication styles; how to give and receive feedback; characteristics of the various generations at work and the implications for the workplace; how to constructively address controversial issues; and how to be an effective gatekeeper.

Time Management
September 28, 2006
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
This session will help participants effectively handle the numerous tasks they must perform in a well-run office. Participants will learn how to deal with multiple projects and deadlines; setting priorities; how to work with multiple bosses; using multiple calendars; and how technology can help you manage your time.

8th Annual Facilities Director Conference & Expo
October 1–3, 2006
Location: Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI
School finances are forcing districts to cut costs wherever possible. In the midst of budget challenges you must address deferred maintenance, energy and privatization, to name just a few concerns.This conference will help you learn about how to best handle the pressing issues of the day. There will also be over 20 elective sessions to choose from.

Marketing Your School (an online course)
October 2–27, 2006
Participants will learn the importance of being an ambassador for your school district on or off the job; the importance of keeping the community up-to-date with the school districts' goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school district to their community.

Webinar: Kalamazoo Promise
October 5, 2006
Live site: MELG Building, Lansing
Learn how Kalamazoo Public Schools was able to work with their community at large and find private funding to create a promise of education beyond K-12 and how this has and will impact the economy for that area. Get ideas and tips on what you can be doing in your community to create a positive promise for the future.

Accounting Manual & Chart Of Accounts
October 10, 2006, 8:45 am to noon
Location: LCC West, Lansing
What every school payroll/personnel should know about State Bulletin 1022 Accounting Manual and its relationship to their position in the school district. Learn how to account for payroll division of state and federal programs and compensated absences and averages. Find out how to monitor the budget.

Record Keeping and Retention, Automation
October 10, 2006, 12:45 to 4 pm
Location: LCC West, Lansing
Participants will be provided with an overview of 1) requirements for payroll/personnel records; automated file maintenance and related retention procedures. 2) privacy issues related to payroll and the rules in accessing personnel records. 3) different systems in place that track students including SRSD, MEIS, REP, and special education; and 4) the importance of each system and how these systems are used within the school district.

How To Improve Your School's Learning Culture
October 18, 2006
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
Learn how to discipline more effectively, encourage connectedness in your classroom and school, stop bullying and conflict with "Peacemaking Circles," and build partnerships with resistant parents. You will also learn about a research-proven method to rapidly remediate reading delays with challenging students.

Benefits/Retirement
October 31, 2006, 8:45 am to noon
Location: LCC West, Lansing
Learn how to explain employee benefits, social security benefits and retirement. Also understand when to offer COBRA and how it works.

Collective Bargaining Agreement
October 31, 2006, 12:45 to 4 pm
Location: LCC West, Lansing
Learn how to interpret the bargaining agreement language, understand leave benefits and grievance procedures. An overview of union dues and political deductions and non-deductions. Learn how to administer overtime, FMLA, and FLSA. Also gain knowledge of the difference between an independent contractor vs. an employee.

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