Mass. Association of School Committees
Join us for a timely Legal Learning Lunch exploring the recent Mahmoud decision and its implications for school districts. This session will provide an overview of the case, its impact on parental rights when parent’s raise objections to curriculum based upon their religious beliefs and what the ruling means for local school committees and administrators...
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 and presented by the MASC Academy for School Leadership, is designed to introduce new and aspiring school committee members to the Eight Key Components of...
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...
Join MASC as we 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. To prepare for the meeting, you can learn more about the resolutions on our website here. The team will provide an in-depth analysis of each resolution and...
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 and presented by the MASC Academy for School Leadership, is designed to introduce new and aspiring school committee members to the Eight Key Components of...
Emerging Issues in Education Law 2025 Agenda & Program COSA Business Meeting: Announcements and Election of 2025 Officers Employee Free Speech in a World of Social Media: Policy and Disciplinary Implications Presented by: Jennifer King, Esq., Valerio, Dominello & Hillman and Sarah Spatafore, Esq., Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane Mamoud Decision: Review of the Case...
Subcommittees can be powerful tools for school committees when used thoughtfully and in compliance with the Open Meeting Law. This Learning Lunch will provide a practical overview of Subcommittees, including how subcommittees are properly formed, what meeting and posting requirements apply, and how they differ from advisory groups or individual member assignments. Participants will also...
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...
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 and presented by the MASC Academy for School Leadership, is designed to introduce new and aspiring school committee members to the Eight Key Components of...
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....
New Member Onboarding - Your first meeting as a School Committee Member can be overwhelming. Join us to talk about effective new member onboarding and share your best practices to help your new members hit the ground running. MASC staff will share the requirements, our resources, and the resources of your fellow committee members from...
School committee members play a critical role in shaping district budgets, even if they aren’t responsible for drafting them. This Learning Lunch will walk participants through the school committee’s role in the budgeting process, key decision points throughout the fiscal year, and how to ask the right questions to ensure alignment with district priorities and...