Mass. Association of School Committees
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...
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...
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 an important conversation about the growing movement to make personal finance a graduation requirement in Massachusetts public schools. As students prepare for life beyond high school, they face increasingly complex financial decisions—from student loans and credit cards to budgeting, taxes, and long-term savings. Cohosted by the Financial Empowerment Network, this Learning Lunch...