Division IV March 2025 Meeting
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Are you feeling overwhelmed this year? Sometimes serving on a school committee can feel like a lot! Fortunately, you are not alone. Join colleagues from Division IV for a Lunchtime Zoom Roundtable Discussion about some of the biggest topics facing school committee members today.
Breakout rooms to discuss the biggest challenges facing school committee members. Share best practices, ideas or ask questions to other members about:

ICE and immigration concerns
Transportation bids
Funding shortages and possible overrides
What happens if the Department of Education disappears?
How can we advocate for continued remote/hybrid meetings?

Division VII Roundtable Discussion: Engaging with the Public
2025-03-31 18:30 - 19:30
With the many difficult decisions School Committee Members have to make, what are best practices for dealing with public outcry? How do we manage challenging public comment periods, an influx of e-mails, social media accusations, requests for comments from the press? Join us for an interactive discussion on how to handle public engagement during a time of crisis and discord. *This event is open to all School Committee Members across the state.

Division III: Legislative Updates & Dinner
2025-04-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical HS, 250 Foundry St, South Easton, 02375
Join us for an in-person Division III meeting on Thursday, April 10, at 6:30 PM 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 districts. Please RSVP to help us plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you there!

Division VIII Meeting: Admission Policy Updates & Q&A
2025-05-28 19:00 - 20:00
Join Division VIII Chair Charlie Ellis and MASC President Jason Fraser for an important conversation on recent and proposed updates to student admission policies from the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) and the Massachusetts Legislature. This session will provide timely insights into how these changes may impact school districts across the Commonwealth. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion with MASC leadership.

Division III End of Year Social
2025-06-19 18:00 - 21:00 | The Boston Tavern, 389 A W Center St, West Bridgewater, MA, 02379
Join fellow Division III school committee members for a relaxed and festive evening as we celebrate the close of another school year. The Division III End-of-Year Social will take place on Thursday, June 19 at 6:00 PM at Boston Tavern in West Bridgewater. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the region, reflect on the year’s accomplishments, and enjoy good food and conversation in a casual setting. We hope to see you there!

Division I Virtual Summer Social
2025-08-04 18:30 - 19:30
Join fellow Division I members for an informal virtual gathering to reconnect and share ideas as we close out the summer. This casual, unrecorded Zoom meeting will provide a chance to:

Recap key takeaways from MASC’s Summer Institute: Collective Bargaining Bootcamp — especially helpful for those who couldn’t attend

Explore topics of interest for upcoming Division I work and programming

Discuss recent developments that impact our work as school committee members

This is a great opportunity to stay engaged, connect with colleagues across the region, and help shape future Division I discussions. We hope to see you there!

Division VII Virtual Roundtable Discussion
2025-08-25 18:00 - 19:00
You’ve Taken Charting the Course, Now What?
Applying What You’ve Learned in Real-time
Session Summary:
Whether you’re a new or returning School Committee member, Charting the Course is a state-mandated training program that’s rich with information and guidance. But it’s not until you’re sitting in the seat, facing real-time scenarios that the questions begin to arise.
As a follow-up to Charting the Course, join us for an interactive discussion on the varying responsibilities of a School Committee member and how best to manage them in real-time. RSVP here or via the form embedded below.
*This event is open to all School Committee Members across the state.

Division X Webinar: Equity 101
2025-09-12 12:00 - 13:00
You are invited to join the first session of a new series of equity-centered Lunch and Learn webinars sponsored and facilitated by Division X. Session One: Starting with Why: Equity, Purpose, and Shared Understanding” is the beginning of Division X’s Equity 101 series, designed to build shared language around equity and explore why it matters in every district—rural, suburban, and urban alike.
Together, we’ll explore:

What equity really means in the context of school governance
Why equity matters even when a district doesn’t see itself as “diverse”
How a clear and shared understanding of equity strengthens decision-making and improves student outcomes

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.

Division VIII Meeting
2025-09-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Minuteman Vocational Technical High School, 758 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Join your fellow Division VIII members for a regional cluster meeting hosted at Minuteman Vocational Technical High School. 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.

Division X Webinar: Equity 101 - Turning Equity Aspirations into Action
2025-10-16 12:00 - 13:00
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 have adopted equity-focused vision statements and policies, but the real challenge is moving from words on paper to meaningful change in practice. This interactive session will highlight practical tools that will enable school committee members to operationalize equity in their decision-making and governance work.

Learning Lunch: Using Data to Inform Decision-Making (Session 1 of 2)
2026-01-23 12:00 - 13:00
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 12-1pm, via zoom. The purpose of this session is to help school committee members understand where to find relevant data, such as from DESE, and how to use that data to inform their decision-making. The Lunch and Learn is an important step in providing practical, applicable training to equip school committee members with the skills and knowledge they need to make informed decisions for their districts and to continue partnership with superintendents to advance outcomes for all.
We encourage participants, however it is not mandatory, to register in pairs to maximize your learning and embedding of your learning following the session.
Session Goals/Outcomes
● Provide a key information update on data analysis
● Refresh participants on essential data-related skills and knowledge
● Presenting key data analysis information and skills

Berkshire County Legislative Forum
2026-02-03 17:30 - 18:30
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.

You will receive a zoom link upon registration. Please submit questions via the RSVP form, so we can be sure to address those over the course of the discussion. You are welcome to share this invitation with your administrative staff as well.

Division I February 2026 Meeting
2026-02-26 18:00 - 19:00
Join colleagues from across Division I on February 26 at 6pm for a focused opportunity to connect, collaborate, and discuss the issues that matter most to your school committee and community. This meeting will provide time for members to share challenges, highlight topics of interest, and help shape future programming and advocacy priorities, while also exploring the possibility of hosting smaller, in-person Division I visits in local areas to strengthen relationships and foster closer collaboration among neighboring districts.

Division III Meeting: Chapter 70 & the Student Opportunity Act
2026-03-13 12:00 - 13:00
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 or looking for a refresher, this session will help you better understand the numbers behind your district’s budget—and how to advocate effectively for fair and adequate funding.

Division IX Meet & Greet
2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:00
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.
This event is open to all MASC members who are interested in joining the conversation and learning more about the issues impacting our urban districts. Whether you are new to Division IX or a longtime participant, this is a valuable opportunity to build relationships, exchange ideas, and strengthen collaboration across communities.

Division III Meeting: Dinner & Legislative Update
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical HS, 250 Foundry St, South Easton, 02375
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 districts. Please RSVP to help us plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you there!
