Board of Education Resources

FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)

Michigan FOIA Handbook

FOIA Training Video

OMA/FOIA Training Video

Michigan FOIA MCL Codes & Law

 

OMA (Open Meetings Act):

OMA Handbook

OMA Calling Closed Meetings

OMA Closed Meeting Minutes

OMA & FOIA Training Video

OMA Posting Requirements

OMA Email Quorum Violation

OMA Definitions & Requirements

OMA – Don’t Get Burned!

 

SOCIAL MEDIA/COMMUNICATION:

Social Media Legalities

Pitfalls and Benefits of Social Media

Legalities of Social Media

Tips to Avoid Text Messaging Scandals 

 

SCHOOL DATA SOURCES:

NATIONAL SCHOOL DATA SOURCES:

NCES (National Center for Education Statistics)

USA Facts

IES (Institute of Education Sciences)

ECS (Education Commission of the States)

MICHIGAN DATA SOURCES:

MI School Data

MERI (Michigan Education Research Institute)

Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Education Commission of the States – Michigan Report

HOW TO USE/UNDERSTAND DATA:

Using Data to Improve Schools Guidance

 

SCHOOL FUNDING & BUDGETING:

School Budgets 101 Guide 

Michigan Public School Accounting Manual

Budget Process Flow Chart

Step By Step Public School Budget Process 

Understanding School District Budgets

 

ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER

Robert’s Rules of Order Cheat Sheet

Robert’s Rules of Order Explained and Training Videos

Robert’s Rules of Order Reference Guide

Robert’s Rules of Order Demystified

Robert’s Rules of Order Procedure

 

LAWS & LEGAL RESOURCES:

Municipal Ethics Handbook

Misconduct in Office 

Board of Education Responsibilities and Duties

Michigan School Discipline Laws