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 Delayed Start for February 5 Officers' Workshop in Mankato With the anticipation of some inclement weather overnight, we will be starting the Officers’ Workshops in Mankato tomorrow later. This will allow people more time for travel. The schedule would be as follows:
- 9:00 a.m. - Registration
- 9:30 a.m.-Noon - Morning Session
- 12:00-12:30 p.m. - Break for Lunch
- 12:30-3:00 p.m. - Afternoon Session
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 Springsted, MSBA, Service Cooperatives Offering MNTAAB Cash Flow Borrowing Much discussion is being given to the potential delay in state-aid payments for school districts. It is widely anticipated that delayed receipts could impact school districts as early as March 15. Springsted, as financial advisor to the Minnesota Tax and Aid Anticipation Borrowing (MNTAAB) program — along with its sponsors, MSBA and the Service Cooperatives — is prepared to offer an aid anticipation certificate timed to deliver funds to districts on or prior to March 15.
We encourage all school districts to prepare cash flow projections and an application to determine if you will need to borrow in the event aid payments are shifted. In the event a shift does not occur, you will still be able to withdraw your application.
Note: Time is of the essence. Some of the key dates for district action include:- Feb. 5: Return completed application materials to Springsted
- Feb. 8 through Feb. 19: School districts adopt resolution and complete the Minnesota Credit Enhancement Program Applications
- March 3: Signatures required
- March 15: Funds delivered to school district
- September 10: Certificates mature
Please click here for MNTAAB application materials.
Click here to view MNTAAB informational materials.
If you have any questions you may contact Springted’s Stacy Seeland (651-223-3083) or DeeDee Kahring (651-223-3099).
Click here to visit Springsted’s MNTAAB Web page.
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MSBA Offering FREE PaySchools™ Online Demonstrations Because of the huge response from MSBA, MASA and MASBO members, PaySchools™ (online payment system) has set up a recurring schedule of free demonstrations. We invite you to join us for an hour-long demonstration of the PaySchools™ system. Pat Ricci, PaySchools’ National Marketing Director, will lead the discussion and demonstrate the system.
The next PaySchools demonstration is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Click here to register today.
Future dates are added approximately once a month – check back here for future demonstrations as scheduled.
For more information, click here to visit MSBA's PaySchools Web page or click here to view a PaySchools brochure.
PaySchools™ provides schools with an easy and efficient method to collect fees and receive electronic payments for school lunches, field trips, registrations, prom tickets, apparel, fundraisers, donations and any other school-related fees. PaySchools™ makes it possible for all schools to offer parents the convenience of online purchasing and payment without incurring large administration or setup costs. And there is good news for SMART Finance users. PaySchools™, in cooperation with the folks at SMART Finance, has been customized for Minnesota school districts that use SMART Finance!
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Register TODAY for MSBA's Learn @ Lunch Webinar "New Rules Around Unrequested Leave of Absence" The webinar will be broadcast Noon Thursday, Feb. 18, right to your computer. Each seminar is only $25, or sign up for all four for only $75. If you can't make the noon showings, each program is archived and available 24/7 for three months after the first showing at esgn.tv.
To register, go to our Members Area. If you missed one of our webinars, you can still view it Click this link to access our archives.
MSBA's first webinar, "Keeping Your District in Compliance With the Open Meeting Law," was broadcast October 15. It is now archived for your viewing and will be available to members through January 29, 2010.
The second Learn @ Lunch webinar, "Referenda Lessons and Trends" was broadcast November 19. It is now archived for your viewing, and will be available to members through February 26, 2010.
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2010 MSBA Student School Board Member Scholarship Applications MSBA will reward two high school seniors $3,000 each as part of the continuing MSBA Student School Board Member Scholarship Program.
Eligible students will fill out a short application, write a brief one-page paper and send in two letters of recommendation -- one from a board member and one from a school superintendent, principal or employee who can comment on the student's School Board service. All materials must be mailed or e-mailed to Greg Abbott at MSBA by April 1.
Look for details in the Jan. 29 Boardcaster and the links below:
Click here for the 2010 Student School Board Member Application
MSBA Student School Board Member Scholarship Flier
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2010 Leadership Conference Recap For those who attended the Leadership Conference, MSBA is providing links below to photos. We will also be adding links to materials and videos from the conference as they are available.
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MSBA Current Topics
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Leading Resources
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2010 MSBA Legislative Platform
2010 MSBA Advocacy Guide
2010 School Board Recognition Week Kit
Veterans' Preference Act
GRAD Resources
Legal Requirements for School Board Members
School Boards & Referenda Printable Brochure
Avian Flu Preparation School Checklist
Military Pay Law
Staff Development Information
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