cmERDC Business Conference 2023
The Annual Business Conference is a great opportunity to meet and share ideas with your fellow Payroll, Finance, and Business Manager professionals. Registration Closes March 13th at 11:00 a.m.
March 22, 2023  ·  Holiday Inn & Suites, St. Cloud

The conference will start with a buffet breakfast and a motivational keynote speaker, Willow Sweeney.  Then all participants will have the opportunity to choose four one hour sessions from the sixteen sessions throughout the day.  We will come back together for a lunch buffet in between the second and third session.  We will finish off the day with SMART Tips & Tricks.  MNBOSA has approved 5 hours of continuing education for this event. 

See the agenda for topics and speakers.

Agenda
Wednesday, March 22
7:15 AM - 7:45 AM
7:15 AM - 7:45 AM
Registration will open at 7:15 with Welcome and Announcements beginning at 7:45.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
“Becoming our Top 20 Selves” focuses on the importance of Social and Emotional Intelligence. Sometimes our inside life is effective, which we call being our “Top 20” selves.
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
The training focuses on becoming aware of our thinking so we know when it is working and when it is not working.
Have you ever wondered where to start when it comes to getting ready for an audit? Do you wonder why some information is requested in advance and seems more important than the rest of the information needed? (continued in Long Description)
The presentation will review general special education updates, including Maintenance of Effort (MOE) and the State Special Education aid formula.
The Time Tracker session will be covering key aspects of Time Tracker that will assist districts in better understanding the time tracker payroll process and key tools at their disposal.
10:15 AM - 10:25 AM
10:15 AM - 10:25 AM
10:25 AM - 11:25 AM
10:25 AM - 11:25 AM
We will provide an update on the number of districts reporting via Ed-Fi only, talk about the Ed-Fi MARSS Advisory Team, and the reinstated vendor/district/MDE user groups and discuss the general education around what Ed-Fi is for MARSS data.
The training focuses on becoming aware of our thinking so we know when it is working and when it is not working.
This session will include FY 23 UFARS updates, which will include federal COVID funds, GASB Statement No. 87 and 96.
An overview of the levy process, its systems, and how you propose/certify your districts levy.
11:25 AM - 12:30 PM
11:25 AM - 12:30 PM
Fresh Mex Buffet
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Learn about insights and actionable solutions employers can use to reduce the impact of cost-driving issues.
LTFM Overview of program parameters and guidance, Legislative updates, Old/New Project Examples, Example Templates, Spreadsheet Changes for Fiscal Year Comparison, LTFM FAQs.
General overview of STAR report and licensure compliance. When and how should you prepare for next year’s STAR report? Most importantly, what are your questions?
This session will include FY 23 UFARS updates, which will include federal COVID funds, GASB Statement No. 87 and 96.
1:30 PM - 1:40 PM
1:30 PM - 1:40 PM
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM
The Secure 2.0 Act passed at the end of 2022. We will review the changes to 403(b) and 457 plans along with other compliance questions and concerns.
With the constant evolvement of data risks, especially amongst educational establishments, schools are faced with an onslaught of attempts at a compromise of their data.
This session will provide you with information about MN Unemployment Insurance (UI). Learn about Quarterly Reporting. Learn about what employers are doing well and not so well regarding unemployment insurance matters.
This training focuses on the components of property tax from the prospective of the school and synopsis of preparing and presenting Truth & Taxation and also explain the Bonded Indebtedness Form.
2:40 PM - 2:50 PM
2:40 PM - 2:50 PM
Grab a snack and head into the Celebration Room for SMART Tips & Tricks.
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
Our last session of the day will focus on the many SMART features that are available or coming soon and some Tricks & Tips in SMART. This is one you do not want to miss
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Holiday Inn & Suites, St. Cloud, 75 37th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301
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Location: Holiday Inn & Suites, St. Cloud, 75 37th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301