| In the News |
Headlines Across the State :: (Updated July 25, 2008)
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MSBA Property & Casualty Trust: Going forward!!! :: MSBA is moving ahead to implement the foundational structure of its new Property & Casualty Trust, made a reality through a vote of confidence by Mississippi school districts that bound coverage through the new Mississippi School Boards Association's Property & Casualty Trust. The Trust, designed specifically to serve the unique interests of school districts, offers property and casualty insurance coverage for schools in the state. Read more...
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Attorney General's Opinions ::
(Updated June 5, 2008)
A local school board is not authorized to charge a day care organization to drop off students....read more.
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Q&A from the State Auditor's Office :: (Updated July 1, 2008)
Does a new law increase the maximum benefit amount an employee may assign for use in a Cafeteria Benefit Plan? Learn more about this...
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What does a School Board Member do? :: MSBA was asked this question earlier this year. Click on the headline above to see our response.
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MSBA Cash Flow Management Program: Applications available for Fall Closing :: The program allows districts to borrow money while awaiting state or other funding resources. Click on the headline above to read more.
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EdPool offers schools chance to stretch dollars further :: Districts can place available funds in investments that reap yields for periods as short as 40 days. Click on the headline above to read more.
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Tips for Being More Community-Minded :: Here are things you can do to enhance community support of schools...
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Handy Information Boards, Superintendents Can Pass Along to Parents :: The ABCs of Staying in Touch with Your Child's School: 26 tips to bring schools and communities closer.
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Want Help Talking with Your Community about AYP? :: Here's a nationally award-winning AYP communication toolkit produced by the Oregon School Boards Association. Just click here.
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Policy Implications of the No Child Left Behind Act :: The sweeping education reform reflected in the No Child Left Behind Act has policy implications for board members.
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School Successes |
Amory School District, Gilmore Foundation join forces to keep students in school :: Enticing students to stay in school through high school graduation is the objective of the partnership, being carried out through billboards, bumper stickeers, t-shirts and community presentations, among other things
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Poplarville Nature Center offers unique learning area :: An elementary school in Poplarville transforms a wooded area into a unique classroom environment
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