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In the News

Headlines Across the State :: (Updated July 2, 2009)

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Q&A from the State Auditor's Office :: (Updated June 10, 2009)
Does Senate Bill 3050 (2009 Regular Session) require public officials and employees currently in office to increase their surety bond amounts on July 1, 2009... Learn more about this...

Attorney General's Opinions ::
(Updated June 10, 2009)
A school board may enter into executive session to disicuss interviews or....read more.

How serious is swine flu and how should schools prepare for a potential outbreak? :: Click on this link to find out the latest information available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At the website, choose "Info for Specific Groups" (at your far left) and then "K-12 schools" to retrieve information focusing on schools. You can also monitor the number of confirmed cases of the disease in Mississippi.

Children First Act of 2009 raises standards for board, superintendent leadership :: Governor Haley Barbour signed into law Senate Bill 2628 on April 8, an action that immediately brought more accountability for school boards and superintendents in the areas of student performance and financial operation of school districts. Read more...

MSBA Cash Flow Management Program: Applications available for Fall Closing :: The program allows districts to borrow money while awaiting state or other funding resources. Complete the paperwork and get more details about the program.

MSBA Property & Casualty Trust: Another Great Service for School Districts :: The Mississippi School Boards Association's Property & Casualty Trust (MSBA P&C Trust), designed specifically to serve the unique interests of school districts, offers property and casualty insurance coverage for schools in the state. Like all MSBA services, the MSBA P&C Trust is tailor made for school districts. Read more...

What does a School Board Member do? :: Click on the headline above for details.

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.

Tips for Being More Community-Minded :: Here are things you can do to enhance community support of schools...

July 3, 2009