BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//masc.org - ECPv6.6.4.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:masc.org 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T130000 DTSTAMP:20241030T224027 CREATED:20231221T215908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T220017Z UID:10000841-1704456000-1704459600@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Online Workshop: The End Of ESSER Isn’t The End Of The World DESCRIPTION:With the turn of the calendar page\, it’s here: the year that federal ESSER funding ends. All ESSER funds must be committed by September 2024\, so fiscal year 2025 must include the ending of ESSER as a revenue source. Is your district ready? \nJoin MASC for our January Learning Lunch to discuss how to ensure your decisions for this fiscal year are based in community values\, centered on students\, and sustainable for your district. URL:https://www.masc.org/event/online-workshop-the-end-of-esser-isnt-the-end-of-the-world/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/icon_education_and_business_online-training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T210000 DTSTAMP:20241030T224027 CREATED:20231115T203352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T205119Z UID:10000741-1701286200-1701291600@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Supporting Students’ Social\, Emotional\, and Behavioral Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:Join fellow School Committee members to learn how you can help your district support students’ wellbeing. With the national mental health crisis impacting many of our students\, there is a critical need for districts to take a comprehensive and systemic approach to student mental health\, including supporting their social\, emotional\, and behavioral wellbeing. Such an approach must start with the top. The decisions you make at School Committee can set your district’s vision for such an effort. This interactive workshop will offer brief presentations from two experts in the field\, as well as facilitated conversation among participants. URL:https://www.masc.org/event/workshop-supporting-students-social-emotional-and-behavioral-wellbeing/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/icon_education_and_business_online-training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T123000 DTSTAMP:20241030T224027 CREATED:20231025T142922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T142558Z UID:10000731-1698665400-1698669000@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Promoting Resilience and Healthy Outcomes for LGBTQ Students DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend! MASC and Divisions IV\, VII\, and X (Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion) are sponsoring a special Zoom Information Session for Monday\, October 30 at 11:30AM on Promoting Resilience and Healthy Outcomes for LGBTQ Students. The program will be hosted by Landon Callahan in collaboration with Jason Wheeler and Jeff Perrotti and is a follow up to their earlier session a few weeks ago. \nThis session will review the laws\, policies\, resources\, and best practices for supporting lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer and questioning students\, with a focus on transgender and gender nonconforming students. \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will: \n\nBe able to articulate and use correct LGBTQ terms and definitions\nUnderstand the experiences of LGBTQ students and families\nHave reviewed ESE policy guidance as it relates to students\, families and staff\nBe aware of the factors that promote resilience and positive outcomes for LGBTQ Students\nDevelop strategies to navigate the political climate and engage with community members\n\n  URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-x-online-workshop-promoting-resilience-and-healthy-outcomes-for-lgbtq-students/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Learning-Lunch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T130000 DTSTAMP:20241030T224027 CREATED:20230929T131504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T131504Z UID:10000711-1696593600-1696597200@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Understanding the 2023 Annual Meeting Resolutions DESCRIPTION:This workshop is your opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the resolutions to be considered at the upcoming MASC Delegate Assembly. Join MASC Executive Director Glenn Koocher and MASC Vice-President Jason Fraser in the discussion as they guide you through an analysis of each of the resolutions\, which include topics such as regional transportation\, MCAS\, DEI\, and more. URL:https://www.masc.org/event/online-workshop-understanding-the-2023-annual-meeting-resolutions/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Learning-Lunch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T130000 DTSTAMP:20241030T224027 CREATED:20230608T163810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T163810Z UID:10000651-1687262400-1687266000@www.masc.org SUMMARY:70 (minutes) on (Chapter) 70 DESCRIPTION:Join us for this online lunchtime session on how education funding works (and doesn’t!) in Massachusetts. \nMassachusetts General Law Chapter 70: why we have it\, what it is\, how it works\, how it doesn’t and what is changing. \n \nSign up for this Zoom session; the link will be emailed to you. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.masc.org/event/70-minutes-on-chapter-70/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/70-on-70.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T130000 DTSTAMP:20241030T224027 CREATED:20230601T182156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T184132Z UID:10000641-1686916800-1686920400@www.masc.org SUMMARY:June Learning Lunch: Goal Setting DESCRIPTION:June is not only a time of endings: it’s time to prepare for new beginnings!\nJoin MASC for this edition of our monthly Learning Lunch session on Goal Setting. \nGoal Setting: Establishing goals for the district is a school committee responsibility. Learn how to work with the superintendent to ensure goals are aligned\, to monitor progress and to evaluate whether or not your goals are yielding the outcomes your committee and community envision. \nFriday\, June 16\nnoon \nSign up below to have the Zoom link sent to you. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.masc.org/event/june-learning-lunch-goal-setting/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Learning-Lunch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T200000 DTSTAMP:20241030T224027 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:20230505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T131500 DTSTAMP:20241030T224027 CREATED:20230413T152633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T152946Z UID:10000611-1683288000-1683292500@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Learning Lunch: State Budget Update and Day on the Hill Review DESCRIPTION:MASC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS\nFriday Learning Lunch Series \nFriday\, May 5\, 2023 – 12:00pm \nThis session will recap discussions held at Day on the Hill and provide an update on the State Budget as it pertains to funding for public schools. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.masc.org/event/learning-lunch-series-doh-review/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/learning-lunch-header-crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T130000 DTSTAMP:20241030T224027 CREATED:20230227T160410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T145233Z UID:10000501-1683190800-1683205200@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Day on the Hill 2023 DESCRIPTION: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 at 9:00am at the UMass Club in Boston. We invite you to join our members for coffee and pastry at 9:00am before the program\, and to join us for lunch at the State House at 12:00pm\, where students from many of the Massachusetts Vocational-Technical Culinary Arts programs will be serving up gourmet local favorites. Be sure to contact your local legislators in advance of the event to schedule a time to meet with them directly after lunch. \nAgenda:\n\n9:00am: Check-in – UMass Club\n9:30am – 11:30am: Presentation\n12:00pm: Lunch at the State House prepared by MA Culinary Students\n1:00pm: Meetings with Legislators\n\nLinks:\n\nMASC 2023 Legislative Priorities\nLegislative Directory\n\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 Billing Option \n \n \n \n \n Bill My District\n Bill Me at Above Address\n \n \n \n \n \n Attendance Choice \n \n \n \n \n One day ($60)\n Both days ($90)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.masc.org/event/day-on-the-hill-2023/ LOCATION:UMass Club\, 1 Beacon St\, 32nd floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T131500 DTSTAMP:20241030T224027 CREATED:20230404T141057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T163012Z UID:10000591-1681473600-1681478100@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Learning Lunch Series: Superintendent Evaluation DESCRIPTION:MASC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS\nFriday Learning Lunch Series \nFriday\, April 14\, 2023 – 12:00pm \nHiring and evaluating the superintendent is one of the main responsibilities of a School Committee.  In this Learning Lunch\, we’ll review the Massachusetts system for Educator Evaluation as it applies to superintendents and discuss how to make it a manageable and meaningful process that can help move the district forward and further a productive relationship with the School Committee. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.masc.org/event/learning-lunch-series-superintendent-evaluation-20230414/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/learning-lunch-header-crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T120000 DTSTAMP:20241030T224027 CREATED:20230321T130946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T175958Z UID:10000571-1679740200-1679745600@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Demystifying the Resolutions Process DESCRIPTION:Demystifying the Resolutions Process \nSaturday\, March 25\, 2023 – 10:30am \nJoin MASC for an informal conversation on what resolutions are\, how to craft them with your school committee and the process to bring them forth to the MASC Delegate Assembly. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.masc.org/event/webinar-demystifying-the-resolutions-process/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T131500 DTSTAMP:20241030T224027 CREATED:20230302T162947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T161007Z UID:10000561-1678449600-1678454100@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Why You Should Care About Health Insurance and Health Insurance Costs DESCRIPTION:Why You Should Care About Health Insurance and Health Insurance Costs \nFriday\, March 10\, 2023 – 12:00pm \nAmong the areas of public policy that members are often asking questions about\, health care and health coverage is a matter that local elected officials need to understand.  It might include strategies for negotiating benefit packages\, cost sharing\, seeking out the most efficient plans to offer\, health care affects the well-being of our staff and students as much as it impacts district finances.  Also\, Medicaid and Medicaid reimbursement as well as Medicare services are important to staff\, students\, and especially retirees.   In response to our member inquiries\, MASC has invited two people with an insightful perspective on health coverage and care and why elected officials\, like school committee members\, should care.  Join MASC executive director\, Glenn Koocher\, who will moderate the webinar featuring David Morales\, Former Commissioner of the MA Health Care Finance and Policy agency and Shawn Duhammel\, the executive director of the MA Retired Employees Association to address your questions. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.masc.org/event/webinar-health-insurance-2023-03-10/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T131500 DTSTAMP:20241030T224027 CREATED:20230224T164632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T164632Z UID:10000461-1677844800-1677849300@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Learning Lunch Series: Advocacy and Day on the Hill DESCRIPTION:MASC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS\nFriday Learning Lunch Series \nFriday\, March 3\, 2023 – 12:00pm \nMASC’s annual Day on the Hill is scheduled for May 4\, 2023. In preperation of this event\, this session will focus on the 2023 Legislative Priorities established by the MASC Board of Directors and the membership. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.masc.org/event/learning-lunch-advocacy-202303/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/learning-lunch-header-crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T200000 DTSTAMP:20241030T224027 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T130000 DTSTAMP:20241030T224027 CREATED:20220627T194053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T194100Z UID:10000451-1656504000-1656507600@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Workshop: Reviewing and Updating Policy Manuals DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY MASC DIVISION VII\nWednesday\, June 29 – 12:00pm \nHost: Stephanie Clougherty\, MASC Division VII Chair\nPresenter: Jim Hardy\, MASC Field Director \nThis workshop will feature a discussion of the important process of reviewing and updating your school district’s Policy Manual. \nAll are welcome to attend. This event will take place virtually on Zoom. A link/call in number for will be available on the confirmation page and sent to your email after registering. URL:https://www.masc.org/event/workshop-reviewing-and-updating-policy-manuals/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/icon_office_file-folder.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR