BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//masc.org - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.masc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for masc.org REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T105549 CREATED:20240904T150034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T150034Z UID:10001035-1729098000-1729103400@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Division VI Berkshire Legislative Forum DESCRIPTION:MASC Division VI leadership is hosting a virtual state legislative forum with the Berkshire Delegation on Wednesday October 16th at 5pm. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues to discuss shared challenges\, solutions\, and the latest trending topics in education. \nRSVP below to get the Zoom link. URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-vi-berkshire-legislative-forum/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Division Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T105549 CREATED:20240913T134113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T134113Z UID:10001036-1727377200-1727380800@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Division VIII Virtual Meeting DESCRIPTION: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 vocational school districts\, discuss action items for the future\, and receive a legislative update. A special shoutout to Nashoba Tech for assisting in hosting the virtual meeting. URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-viii-virtual-meeting/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Division Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T105549 CREATED:20240823T195910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T221827Z UID:10001033-1727200800-1727204400@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Division III Resolutions Clinic DESCRIPTION: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 Delegate Assembly. The team will guide you through an analysis of each of the resolutions and the process that brought them forth to the annual conference. URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-iii-resolutions-clinic/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Division Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T105549 CREATED:20240614T151851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T151851Z UID:10001031-1719424800-1719428400@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Roundtable Discussion: MCAS\, Collective Bargaining\, & Chapter 70 Impact DESCRIPTION:Join your school committee colleagues from across the state for a special virtual roundtable discussion co-hosted by MASC Division II and Division VII. We’ll explore key topics such as labor relations negotiations\, effective bargaining strategies\, the impact of Chapter 70\, constituent views on the MCAS High Stakes Test\, and district budget scenarios. We’ll also discuss your biggest concerns and provide updates on the MASC Summer Institute and the November Annual Conference URL:https://www.masc.org/event/virtual-roundtable-discussion-mcas-collective-bargaining-chapter-70-impact/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Division Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T105549 CREATED:20240403T201334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T170441Z UID:10000951-1715277600-1715284800@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Division IX Resolutions Clinic DESCRIPTION:Join MASC Division IX Leadership as they host an informal conversation for all of our membership on what resolutions are\, how to craft them with your school committee\, and the process to bring them forth to the MASC Delegate Assembly. URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-ix-resolutions-clinic/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Division Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T105549 CREATED:20240401T160104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T150036Z UID:10000921-1714500000-1714509000@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Division III Meeting - 70 Minutes on Chapter 70 DESCRIPTION:MASC Division III leadership is looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday\, April 30th at 6pm at the Holbrook Middle High School Auditorium (245 South Franklin Street\, Holdbrook\, MA). Join them and your fellow School Committee colleagues from across the region for a night of networking and discussion about Chapter 70 – why we have it\, what it is\, how it works\, how it doesn’t and what is changing. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues to discuss shared challenges\, solutions\, and the latest trending topics in education. The team will provide pizza and salad for everyone. URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-iii-meeting-70-minutes-on-chapter-70/ LOCATION:Holbrook Middle High School\, 245 South Franklin Street\, Holbrook\, MA\, 02343\, United States CATEGORIES:Division Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T105549 CREATED:20240403T200602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T201433Z UID:10000941-1714066200-1714071600@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Division V Meeting: Advocating for our Schools DESCRIPTION:Division V is expanding upon their successful local event\, Advocating for our Schools\, to reach across districts throughout Massachusetts. By locking arms across similar communities we can plan our approach to meeting with specific legislators and their staff in the lead-up to the MAY 6th DAY ON THE HILL*. Join us for a virtual meeting on April 25th from 5:30 – 7 pm as we form teams and work together to hone our messaging and leverage one another’s legislative reach to advance three goals: \n\nRural Aid that needs to be fully funded at $60 million\, rather than the $15 million presented in the Governor’s budget;\nAn implicit price deflator (1.35%) that more fully reflects actual Inflation (4.5%); and\nA commitment by the legislature to form a special education transportation/tuition study group as described in the THRIVE ACT.\n\n  \n(*) Before attending\, be sure to call your district’s senator and representative and secure time on their calendar for the afternoon of May 6th. \nAgenda:\n5:30pm Update on legislative priorities – Jason Fraser\, President-Elect and Legislative Chair of MASC\n6:00      Breakout rooms by goal\n6:30      Shareout\n7:00      Adjourn \nRSVP Today! URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-v-meeting-advocating-for-our-schools/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Division Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T105549 CREATED:20240402T131046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T131140Z UID:10000931-1712856600-1712862000@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Division VI Virtual Legislative Forum DESCRIPTION:MASC Division VI leadership is looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday\, April 11th at 5:30pm for their Berkshire Legislative Forum! Join them and your fellow School Committee colleagues from across the region to hear directly from Representatives Barrett\, Farley-Bouvier\, and Pignatelli\, and Senator Mark. \n  \nThis is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues to discuss shared challenges\, solutions\, and the latest trending topics in education. If you have a question that you’d like asked or discussed at the forum\, you can submit them ahead of time by clicking here. \n  URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-vi-virtual-legislative-forum/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Division Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T193000 DTSTAMP:20260422T105549 CREATED:20240329T154128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T154128Z UID:10000911-1712080800-1712086200@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Division IX Virtual Meeting DESCRIPTION:MASC Division IX leadership is looking forward to seeing you all this upcoming Tuesday evening! Join them and your fellow School Committee colleagues from cities across Massachusetts for a night of socializing/networking. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues to discuss shared challenges\, solutions\, and the latest trending topics in education. \nAgenda \n\nReviewing the Purpose of Division IX (Urban Division)\nReviewing Legislative Priorities for Day on the Hill\nDiscussion of Chapter 70\, the Inflation Rate\, and changes to low-income categories\nOpen Discussion URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-ix-virtual-meeting/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Division Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T105549 CREATED:20230419T153010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T153010Z UID:10000621-1684348200-1684353600@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Division VIII Meeting: Vocational-Technical Legislative Landscape (5/17/23) DESCRIPTION:Date:\nWednesday\, May 17\, 2023\, 6:30pm \nVenue:\nNashoba Valley Technical School\n100 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA\nElegant Chef Restaurant (back of the school) \nWe have invited the MAVA Executive Director\, Steven Sharek\, and a representative from Ventry Associates to join us as guest speakers to share the current legislative landscape for vocational technical education. In addition\, Nashoba Tech will share information on our mentoring program for new members. \nDinner will be served. There is no cost to attend\, however we do ask that you RSVP so we have an accurate count for dinner. \nRSVP Link: Please RSVP here to confirm your participation URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-viii-meeting-vocational-technical-legislative-landscape-5-17-23/ LOCATION:Nashoba Valley Technical School\, 100 Littleton Rd\,\, Westford\, MA\, 01886 CATEGORIES:Division Meetings,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T105549 CREATED:20230227T200824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T200942Z UID:10000551-1679508000-1679518800@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Division III Meet and Greet (3/22/23) DESCRIPTION:Come meet and mingle with fellow Division III members on March 22! \nDinner will be served and Cash Bar available. \nRegister:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n School District \n \n \n \n \n Job Title \n \n \n \n \n Mailing Address \n \n \n \n \n Unit \n \n \n \n \n City/Town \n \n \n \n \n Zip Code \n \n \n \n \n Phone Number \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-iii-meet-and-greet/ LOCATION:Barret’s Ale House\, 74 W Center St\, West Bridgewater\, 02379 CATEGORIES:Division Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Division-III-thumb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T105549 CREATED:20230112T140138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T182122Z UID:10000231-1674064800-1674072000@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Workshop: Mentoring New School Committee Members DESCRIPTION:Join MASC Division VIII for a workshop on how to mentor new members of your school committee to ensure the best possible outcomes. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm (vegetarian option available). In the event of snow cancellation\, the meeting will be held January 19. \nThis workshop is free and open to all members\, however we do ask that you register in advance.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Your Name \n \n \n \n \n Your Email \n \n \n \n \n Subject \n \n \n \n \n Message \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Send URL:https://www.masc.org/event/workshop-mentoring-new-school-committee-members/ LOCATION:Nashoba Valley Technical School\, 100 Littleton Rd\,\, Westford\, MA\, 01886 CATEGORIES:Division Meetings,Workshop END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR