Massachusetts Association of School Committees

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  • 2024 Report of the Resolutions Committee
    2024 Report of the Resolutions Committee
    Check out the full report here: 2024 MASC Resolutions MASC Members, Superintendents, and Board Administrative Personnel (COSCAP): This message is intended to notify you as early as possible about the items to be presented to the 2024 Delegate Assembly so that school committees may appoint and instruct their delegates. A Delegate Manual for the 2024…
  • MASC News Bulletin – August 2024
    MASC News Bulletin – August 2024
    Day on the Hill to focus on budgetary priorities, Holyoke poised to exit state receivership, Public Policy priorities, Budget and Open Meeting Law amendments proposed, OCPF wants to hear from you, Mark your Calendar: COSCAP Leadership Lunch Workshop Series, Fixing the Inflation Calculation, and more.
  • MASC Policy Newsletter – July 2024
    MASC Policy Newsletter – July 2024
    MASC Policy Update - July 2024 MASC has revised its model policies and related materials to reflect the US Department of Education’s recent amendments to the regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in “Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial…
  • Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
    Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
    On Thursday, July 18, the Budget Conference Committee released its FY25 budget proposal, which was passed by both chambers the following day. On Monday, July 29, Governor Healey signed the FY25 state budget that includes the following.  Within Chapter 70 state aid, the Conference Committee has adopted the House $104 per pupil minimum amount, rather than…
  • Public Policy Reports: June Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    Public Policy Reports: June Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education met for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 9 AM. Note that the Board had met online the evening for a presentation by Harvard Graduate School of Education Thomas Kane on his "Education Recovery Scorecard," a recording of which can be found here. The…

Calendar of Events

2024 MASC & MASS
Joint Conference

November 6-9, 2024
  • Charting the Course – September 21, 2024 – Plymouth
    September 21 @ 8:00 am

    The hallmark of an effective school committee is how well its members understand their roles and the issues they need to address in these challenging times. This training program, developed...

  • Division III Resolutions Clinic
    September 24 @ 6:00 pm

    Join MASC Division III Leadership as they host an informal conversation for all of our membership to gain a comprehensive understanding of the resolutions to be considered at the upcoming MASC...

  • Division VIII Virtual Meeting
    September 26 @ 7:00 pm

    Join your fellow Vocational Technical school committee colleagues from across the state for a special planning meeting and roundtable discussion hosted by MASC Division VIII. We'll explore key topics impacting...

  • Charting the Course – October 5, 2024 – North Adams
    October 5 @ 8:00 am

    The hallmark of an effective school committee is how well its members understand their roles and the issues they need to address in these challenging times. This training program, developed...

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Mildred Lefebvre
Holyoke School Committee

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