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Michigan School Business Officials Annual Conference (MSBO)
Miller Canfield attorneys are speakers at the 2025 Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO) Annual Conference:
Tuesday, April 29 (1:15 - 2:15 p.m.)
ESTA Implementation Issues
Ahmad Chehab will discuss ESTA Implementation Issues - learn implementation strategies and the concurrence of how Employee Sick Time Accrual (ESTA) tracks with other employee leaves.
Wednesday, April 30 (9:20 - 10:20 a.m.)
Positive Arbitrage is Back!
Katrina Desmond discusses interest rates on the rise and how many schools find themselves in a positive arbitrage environment. Understand arbitrage rebate compliance and strategies for bonds in the current interest rate environment.
Cash Flow and Short-Term Borrowing Options
Emily Barr and Alan Szuma discuss cash flow and short-term borrowing options, including the pros and cons of a State Aid Note v. a Line of Credit, sizing rules under state and federal tax laws, treasury approval, and the preparation of a cash-flow projection.
Thursday, May 1 (8:20 - 9:20 a.m.)
Competitive Bidding 301
Ron Liscombe discusses competitive bidding requirements for school districts. Get information on topics of prevailing wage, debarment, and other technical regulations of the process.
Thursday, May 1 (1:15 - 1:45 p.m.)
FOIA/OMA Update
Steve Mann provides an in-depth update regarding FOIA/OMA, including record retention pitfalls in today's electronic age and get tips for controlling rambunctious attendees at public meetings as well as recent legislative and case law developments.
Thursday, May 1 (2:00 - 2:30 p.m.)
Sales Tax Obligations for Michigan Public Schools
James Crowley will discuss Michigan sales tax obligations of schools when purchasing and selling personal property including available exemptions and strategies to minimize exposure to the sales tax.
Basic Treasury Filing Requirements
Ron Liscombe and representatives from the MI Department of Treasury discuss how to receive Treasury approval to borrow under the Revised Municipal Finance Act. Understand qualifying statements, prior approval, waivers, and post-issuance reporting requirements.
