Massachusetts Association of School Committees

Things You Need to Know

  • MASC Policy Newsletter – March 2023
    MASC Policy Newsletter – March 2023
    Updated MASC Policy Reference Manual - March 2023 MASC Field Staff is currently undergoing a comprehensive review of the MASC Policy Reference Manual.   Changes as a result of this review are detailed below and copies of these updated policies are available in the Online Policy Reference Manual. We have also posted links to the individual…
  • FY24 Chapter 70 Aid and Charter Reimbursement
    FY24 Chapter 70 Aid and Charter Reimbursement
    The Massachusetts Department of Education has posted the preliminary estimates of Chapter 70 school aid and net school spending requirements for FY2024, based on the Governor's proposed budget. Download the budget document here, or view the details on their website.
  • 2023 MASC Legislative Priorities
    2023 MASC Legislative Priorities
    MASC public policy priorities for public education in 2023 are now available. 2023 Legislative Priorities include: Full funding for the Student Opportunity Act Children's Services Safety Net Full funding for the Special Education Circuit Breaker Establishing Regional Reserve Assessment Funds and Expanding Vocational Education Reserve Funds as approved by the MASC Delegate Assembly Reforming of…
  • October 2022
    October 2022
    MASC Legislators of the Year announced, Chandler to receive MASC’s Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill award, Auditor identifies $1.2 billion in unfunded mandates...
  • 2022 Report of the Resolutions Committee
    2022 Report of the Resolutions Committee
    The members of the Resolutions Committee met on July 5, 2022 to consider resolutions proposed by member districts for consideration at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Association.

Calendar of Events

Day on the Hill

Education Advocacy Event
May 4, 2023
  • Webinar: Demystifying the Resolutions Process
    March 25 @ 10:30 am

    Demystifying the Resolutions Process Saturday, March 25, 2023 - 10:30am Join MASC for an informal conversation on what resolutions are, how to craft them with your school committee and the...

  • Charting the Course (4/29/23)
    April 29 @ 8:15 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...

  • Day on the Hill 2023
    May 4 @ 9:00 am

    The Massachusetts Association of School Committees will once again hold its annual Day on the Hill legislative advocacy event for our membership on May 4, 2023. The morning program begins...

  • Charting the Course (5/6/23)
    May 6 @ 8:15 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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Stacey Rizzo
Revere School Committee

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