2026 COURSE SCHEDULE

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CBA 107: Labor Relations (Hosted by West Shore ESD)

Board members will become acquainted with the nature and language of labor relations and public schools. The relationship of the Public Employment Relations Act to the Michigan Employment Relation Commission will be emphasized.

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2026 Lunchtime Learning Series: Board Lessons From Rebuilding a District

Turnarounds are rarely linear. This session offers a candid look at the early missteps, course corrections, and governance lessons learned while rebuilding a struggling rural district. Rather than promoting a single model, the presenters will share practical insights into board-superintendent alignment, decision discipline, and long-term thinking that ultimately led to improved stability and trust. Designed for board members who value realism over theory.

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CBA 315: Anatomy of an Audit Report (Hosted by Wayne CASBA)

The financial position of a school district is disclosed annually in a year-end financial report prepared by an independent auditor. The major purpose of this process is to determine if the financial statements submitted for audit have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Learn how to interpret key components of your district’s audit report in order to deepen your understanding of this important financial document that is presented to the public. As the public, legislature and media call for greater accountability and transparency of district finances, this course will help you be responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.

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