MASC

Welcome

Welcome to the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC). The MASC mission is to achieve excellence in school committee leadership through advocacy, training and service. We are pleased to offer a rich array of publications, web site resources, workshops, conferences and other support for the valuable school committee work that our members do. If you are a current MASC member, be sure to register today in order to access everything this web site has to offer.

If you're a current MASC member, you'll find our site has a discussion forum, FAQs, the member handbook and other resources, all for MEMBER'S ONLY. You'll need to register first, using the special Member Code we mailed to you or you can get it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Once you create your account (which is fast and free), you'll have instant access to all the private content just for MASC members. Get started here.

REGISTER NOW: one day or both

MASC Summer Academy, Friday July 12 and Saturday July 13 presents valuable programs on strategies for "Dealing with Difficult People" and the basics of Parliamentary Procedure to ensure orderly meetings and the role of the chair in leading the school committee.

ALERT: Senate Budget Recommendation on Retired Healthcare Costs to be Included in Net School Spending

Please review attached (pdf) Special Legislative Alert and Chart for details.

Final House Budget Action Released

Includes increases to line items for ELL; students with disabilities; METCO; literacy/early literacy; adult basic education; regional school transportation; above-effort communities; expanded learning time and others.

Early Bird Conference Savings: Register before JULY 15 for the 2013 MASC/MASS Joint Conference (November 6-9 in Hyannis) at special EARLY BIRD low rate.

Although the 2013 Joint Conference is still a couple of months away, the MASC and MASS Board of Directors want to make it as advantageous as possible for you and your colleagues to attend the 2013 program in Hyannis (November 6-9).We know that the end of the fiscal year presents an opportunity for considerable savings by registering early and thereby using current year funds.

SENATE RELEASES FY14 BUDGET PROPOSAL

Legislative Bulletin details key accounts/amounts.

Forms You Need

Every year at this time we send you a packet of very important material relating to election of officers of the Association, MASC award nominations, volunteers to serve on MASC Committees, and resolutions for our Delegate Assembly in November. This is your chance to offer a nomination, propose a resolution, volunteer to serve, or run for an MASC office.You may duplicate these forms if you wish to make multiple nominations in any category

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