Mass. Association of School Committees
You are invited to join the second session of a new series of equity-centered Lunch and Learn webinars sponsored and facilitated by Division X. This series is open to all members and is especially valuable for those seeking to strengthen their capacity to govern with clarity, purpose, and equity at the center. Many school committees...
Hosted by Division X, this Learning Lunch is open to all members and serves as the first session in a two-part series. Each session stands alone, and attendees are welcome to participate in one or both. Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson will host a dynamic and interactive Lunch and Learn for MASC members on January 23rd from...
Please join us for a Legislative Forum with State Representatives Leigh Davis, John Barrett,Tricia Farley-Bouvier and State Senator Paul Mark on Tuesday, February 3 from 5:30-6:30pm over Zoom. This discussion will focus on the state budget outlook; rural schools funding status; Division 6 regionalization efforts; graduation requirements, and any other topics you or the legislators want to address....
Join Division III and your colleagues from across the Commonwealth for a discussion on Chapter 70 and the Student Opportunity Act! This session will provide an overview of how the formula works, what factors impact each district’s allocation, and how recent policy changes and budget proposals may affect your community. Whether you’re new to school finance...
Join fellow members of MASC’s Division IX - our Urban Division representing cities across the Commonwealth - for a virtual meet and greet! This informal session will provide an opportunity for school committee members and district leaders to introduce themselves, discuss the challenges facing their city, and share strategies that are working in their communities....
Join us for a Division IV Learning Lunch focused on one of the most important—and often complex—tools in municipal finance: overrides. This session will walk through the override process from start to finish, including how and when overrides are pursued, their impact on school district budgets, and key considerations for school committee members. Participants will...
Join Division VIII for a special meeting as we unveil the winning design of our lapel pin contest. After reviewing a range of creative and thoughtful submissions, we are excited to recognize the selected design that will represent Division VIII moving forward. This session will highlight the inspiration behind the winning entry, acknowledge participants, and...
Join your fellow Division VIII members for a regional cluster meeting hosted at Whittier Tech beginning at 9 AM. This gathering provides an opportunity for school committee members to connect with colleagues, share updates from across the division, and discuss issues and initiatives impacting districts in our region. *Note: specific agenda and details will be...
As we prepare to address state financial aid to school districts, join us for a timely discussion on the key issues we must bring before the Legislature during House and Senate deliberations—and the inevitable conference committee process that follows. This is an opportunity to share ideas, exchange information, and discuss effective strategies to ensure your...
Join us for an in-person Division III meeting on Thursday, May 14th, at 6PM at Southeastern Regional. This meeting will feature a legislative update with state legislators, providing valuable insights into key education policy discussions. Dinner will be served. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow school committee members, hear directly from legislators, and discuss issues impacting our...
On May 20th, Division V of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC), working alongside collaborating Divisions I, IV, VI, and VII, is pleased to present A Briefing on Funding and State Graduation Standards (Virtual 6-7pm EST) School committees across the Commonwealth could be facing a perfect fiscal storm of budgeting with the additional issue...
Join Division X for a special virtual Division Meeting/Learning Lunch on Friday, May 29th at noon. This session will review Section 219 of the MASS LEADS Act, signed into law in November 2024, which explicitly identifies the role of school committees in advancing educator diversity and places this work squarely at the governance table. Participants...