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Michigan Institute for Educational Management
Volume 4
Number 9
Introduction to School Business Certification Class
10th Annual Facilities Conference & Expo
22nd Annual Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals
Everything You Need to Know About Identity Theft Workshop Series
September-October 2008 Events... Register Now!
Mark Your Calendar for This Upcoming Conference
The 2008-2009 school year is off and we are all running! I sincerely hope that whatever your position is at your district and/or school you have had a successful beginning. We already have had a number of MIEM sponsored activities. The schedule for the next two months is going to keep us very busy and will provide you, and those on your staff, many opportunities to continue to learn and grow.
We are excited about the launching of our updated and restructured MIEM Website. Under the leadership of Nancy Hawkins, MIEM’s Director of Marketing, members of our team have worked to bring to you what we believe to be an even more vibrant and user-friendly tool. We know that this enhanced version will keep you updated and interacting with us in a way to take full advantage of what MIEM has to offer. Our goal is to be a supportive part of your winning team!I would also like to issue you the challenge to make this the year to be certified. Take some time to check out our website and see how you can begin or continue SAPC certification as well as what MIEM can do to help you move toward MSBO certification. There are ways to earn certification credits and SB-CEUs at our conferences, special stand alone sessions, through our Professional Development On Demand series, and online classes. If you have specific questions about any of this, you can contact Danielle Dankenbring our registrar at 517-327-2589, Courtney Byam our Certification Coordinator at 517-327-5937, or me at 517-327-9267.
Have a great rest of September!
Dan
Dan Pappas
Executive Director MIEM
September 23-24, 2008 • Kellogg Center • East Lansing
Introduction to School Business is recommended as one of the first certification classes to attend to begin the MSBO Voluntary Certification Program. This two day workshop 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. Register online or download the MSBO Calendar of events.
10th Annual Facilities Conference & Expo
September 28–30, 2008 • Crystal Mountain Resort •Thompsonville
Maintaining a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for students is essential to a successful educational program. This conference provides a tremendous opportunity to learn about new ideas and concepts. Update your knowledge of current practices and procedures plus take advantage of the opportunity to pursue your Facilities Director Certification and begin the NEW Operations Director Certification.
Register Online
Download the Conference Brochure
Building Blocks to Your Future
22nd Annual Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals
November 13-14, 2008 • Amway Grand Plaza Hotel • Grand Rapids
Don’t miss out on this conference! The focus is on providing information and training for school secretaries and administrative support personnel. Receive ongoing training and support from experienced instructors and MIEM staff. This is a great way to earn credit toward SAPC certification.
More details and registration is now available.
Register online
Download the Conference Brochure
Everything You Need to Know About Identity Theft Workshop Series
Learn Safeguards to Prevent Identity Theft of Your School’s Data as of January 2008, The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse has documented more than 217 million cases of compromised records from government agencies, schools, businesses and other organizations. Is your school’s data protected? Do you have safeguards in place that protect your student’s and employee’s personal information? Most people think of theft of financial data, yet schools house a lot of non-financial data that also needs to be protected. MSBO, MASA and MASB have teamed up with IDentity Theft LOSS Prevention, LLC to help schools examine identity theft compliance requirements, and to assist school districts in reducing the risk of fraud, theft, or loss during the collection, handling, storage, communication, transmission, and destruction of confidential and sensitive information in the workplace.
Sign Up Now for a workshop near you!
The Michigan Institute for Educational Management (MIEM), in cooperation with Oakland Schools, will be offering nine required School Administrative Professional Certification (SAPC) classes in 2008-2009. In addition, two other required classes, "Marketing Your School" and "The Leader in You," are conveniently offered online.
Register online
View the class list
What is the MIEM School Administrative Professional Certification Program (SAPC)? It is a voluntary certification program sponsored by MIEM for central office and school building secretaries and other individuals employed in administrative support positions in Michigan school districts.
Make it your goal to earn your SAPC this year!
10th Annual Facilities/Operations Director Conference & Expo
September 28-30
Location: Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville
Crystal Mountain Reservation Form
Marketing Your School-online class
October 1-27
Location: At Your Desk
In this course, 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 district's goals and challenges; techniques and factors that are considered by public relations specialists when marketing a school to their community; the various forms of communication that can be used to deliver information to the school community; and the appropriate and practical ways to use the different avenues of communication.
Everything You Need to Know About Identity Theft
October 1, 8:00 am-Noon
Location: Kalamazoo RESA
IDentity Theft LOSS Prevention, LLC has teamed up with MSBO, MASA and MASB to present information on the demands of safeguarding personal, financial, medical and business information in school districts. This workshop is designed to address identity theft compliance requirements, and to assist school districts in making a reasonable effort to safeguard information systems. It is a behavioral, operational, and technological approach to assess and reduce the risk of fraud, theft, or loss during the collection, handling, storage, communication, transmission, transfer, and destruction of confidential and sensitive information in the workplace.
2008 MDE Assessment & Accountability - Gaylord
October 2, 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Location: Treetops
The conference focus is on accountability issues and the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP), Michigan Merit Exam (MME), English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA), Mi-Access, and secondary credit assessments. This conference is geared toward assessment and curriculum coordinators, school administrators, and teachers.
Accounting Manual/Chart Of Accounts
October 7, 8:45 am-Noon
Location: LCC West
What every school payroll/personnel should know about the 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 Retention/Automation
October 7, 12:45-4:00 pm
Location: LCC West
Participants will be provided 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. Also covered is an overview on FOIA, COBRA, and criminal record checks.
Everything You Need to Know About Identity Theft
October 9, 8:00 am-Noon
Location: Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESA
IDentity Theft LOSS Prevention, LLC has teamed up with MSBO, MASA and MASB to present information on the demands of safeguarding personal, financial, medical and business information in school districts. This workshop is designed to address identity theft compliance requirements, and to assist school districts in making a reasonable effort to safeguard information systems. It is a behavioral, operational, and technological approach to assess and reduce the risk of fraud, theft, or loss during the collection, handling, storage, communication, transmission, transfer, and destruction of confidential and sensitive information in the workplace.
Everything You Need to Know About Identity Theft
October 13, 8:00 am-Noon
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
IDentity Theft LOSS Prevention, LLC has teamed up with MSBO, MASA and MASB to present information on the demands of safeguarding personal, financial, medical and business information in school districts. This workshop is designed to address identity theft compliance requirements, and to assist school districts in making a reasonable effort to safeguard information systems. It is a behavioral, operational, and technological approach to assess and reduce the risk of fraud, theft, or loss during the collection, handling, storage, communication, transmission, transfer, and destruction of confidential and sensitive information in the workplace.
Effective Communications
October 14, 8:45 am-Noon
Location: LCC West
The Effective Communications certification class will help you express yourself more effectively, have more influence with your colleagues and appear more confident in front of others. This is a highly practical and interactive course. In this workshop you’ll have the opportunity to learn key techniques to enhance your communication skills. You’ll learn techniques and strategies to: send clear messages, create credibility, use body language effectively, and listen for understanding. This class allows you to build on your existing skills as you experiment and learn through practical experience.
Cash Management
October 14, 12:45-4:00 pm
Location: LCC West
This session will develop specifications for the selection of banking and other financial services, teach you how to apply concept of compensating balances, comprehend procedures and legal constraints for cash collection and disbursement, analyze monthly internal transfers and loans, prepare a cash flow analysis, including a fund balance report for the board of education, and identify and deal with fraud and abuse.
Everything You Need to Know About Identity Theft
October 15, 8:00 am-Noon
Location: Traverse Bay Area ISD
IDentity Theft LOSS Prevention, LLC has teamed up with MSBO, MASA and MASB to present information on the demands of safeguarding personal, financial, medical and business information in school districts. This workshop is designed to address identity theft compliance requirements, and to assist school districts in making a reasonable effort to safeguard information systems. It is a behavioral, operational, and technological approach to assess and reduce the risk of fraud, theft, or loss during the collection, handling, storage, communication, transmission, transfer, and destruction of confidential and sensitive information in the workplace.
Everything You Need to Know About Identity Theft Video Conference
October 16, 8:00 am-Noon
Locations: Copper Country ISD
Delta-Schoolcraft ISD
Dickinson-Iron ISD
Eastern UP ISD
Gogebic-Ontonagon ISD
Marquette Alger (host Site)
Menominee ISD
IDentity Theft LOSS Prevention, LLC has teamed up with MSBO, MASA and MASB to present information on the demands of safeguarding personal, financial, medical and business information in school districts. This workshop is designed to address identity theft compliance requirements, and to assist school districts in making a reasonable effort to safeguard information systems. It is a behavioral, operational, and technological approach to assess and reduce the risk of fraud, theft, or loss during the collection, handling, storage, communication, transmission, transfer, and destruction of confidential and sensitive information in the workplace.
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SB-CEUs
SB-CEUs will be offered pending approval. In order to receive credit, you must be on time, stay until the end of the program, and complete an online evaluation.
School Improvement Framework Conference
November 24-25, 2008
Location: Lansing Center, Lansing
Prior School Improvement conferences have focused on the Gather Data and Study Data elements of the School Improvement Process. This conference will now take that data and information and look at how it can be used to create a School Improvement Plan to address Student Academic Achievement. The new electronic web site for the creation of the School Improvement Plan will be previewed at this conference. Our keynote speaker will be Deb Walstrom, a well known national speaker who many of you have had the opportunity to hear and work with. Deb will be sharing Data Driven Decision Making, Planning for, and implementing change, and establishing effective School Improvement Teams.
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