Massachusetts Association of School Committees

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  • Statement of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees on H-5098
    Statement of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees on H-5098
    School Committee members play a critical role in the success of our schools. Elected school committee members provide a voice for the children of the district and serve as critical lines of communication between the community and the public school leadership. The Massachusetts Association of School Committees believes each community has the right to make…
  • Public Policy Updates: December 2024 Board of Ed
    Public Policy Updates: December 2024 Board of Ed
    The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education held their regular monthly meeting on December 17, 2024 at 9 AM. The agenda can be found here. Video recording of this and all meetings can be found here.  The Board opened with public comment. Sen. Brendan Crighton with Rep-elect Sean Reid spoke in opposition of KIPP Lynn's…
  • DESE Update on Student Competency Determinations
    In response to the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s reported results of Massachusetts Ballot Question 2, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is providing a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document relating to competency determination awards to offer guidance to districts and families at this time. https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DESE_Guidance_Document_on_CD_11.6.24_Final.pdf
  • Public Policy Updates: November 2024 Board of Ed
    Public Policy Updates: November 2024 Board of Ed
    The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education met on November 19, 2024 at Holyoke High School for their regular monthly meeting. Note that they had also met on November 15 and November 18 for special 'study sessions' on Career and Technical Education admissions. Video of all meetings is available via the Department's Vimeo channel. The…
  • MASC News Bulletin – October 2024
    MASC News Bulletin – October 2024
    October 2024 News Bulletin

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2024 MASC & MASS
Joint Conference

November 6-9, 2024
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Mildred Lefebvre
Holyoke School Committee

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