BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//masc.org - ECPv6.15.18//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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20230429T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212700 CREATED:20230223T143901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T144434Z UID:10000471-1682756100-1682784000@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Charting the Course (4/29/23) DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 School Leadership as identified by the MA Legislature in the Acts of 2002\, and also to provide veteran members with an update on ever-changing requirements and regulations school committee members should be aware of. \nThe Charting the Course program has been structured to meet the mandates of the new school committee training legislation requiring that all school committee members newly elected after March 24\, 2003 participate in a minimum of eight hours of supervised training covering the topics listed below. \nAttendance at this Charting the Course program meets the eight hour orientation requirement for new school committee members (MGL Chapter 71 Sec 36A). This session also includes important changes to the Ethics and Open Meetings Laws relative to all school committee members. \nTopics covered include: \n\nSchool Finance\nOpen Meeting Law\nPublic Records Law\nConflict of Interest Law\nSpecial Education Law\nCollective Bargaining\nSchool Leadership Standards & Evaluations\nSchool Committee Roles & Responsibilities\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 \n Register URL:https://www.masc.org/event/charting-the-course-april-29/ LOCATION:Franklin County Technical School\, 82 Industrial Blvd\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States CATEGORIES:Charting the Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ctc_cover_blue_740.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T131500 DTSTAMP:20260405T212701 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:20260405T212701 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:20230322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212701 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:20230311T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212701 CREATED:20220608T180420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T172334Z UID:10000351-1678522500-1678550400@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Charting the Course (3/11/23) DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 School Leadership as identified by the MA Legislature in the Acts of 2002\, and also to provide veteran members with an update on ever-changing requirements and regulations school committee members should be aware of. \nThe Charting the Course program has been structured to meet the mandates of the new school committee training legislation requiring that all school committee members newly elected after March 24\, 2003 participate in a minimum of eight hours of supervised training covering the topics listed below. \nAttendance at this Charting the Course program meets the eight hour orientation requirement for new school committee members (MGL Chapter 71 Sec 36A). This session also includes important changes to the Ethics and Open Meetings Laws relative to all school committee members. \nTopics covered include: \n\nSchool Finance\nOpen Meeting Law\nPublic Records Law\nConflict of Interest Law\nSpecial Education Law\nCollective Bargaining\nSchool Leadership Standards & Evaluations\nSchool Committee Roles & Responsibilities\n\nRegister:\n\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/charting-the-course-3-11-2023/ LOCATION:Assabet Valley Regional Technical HS\, 215 Fitchburg St\, Marlborough\, 01752 CATEGORIES:Charting the Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ctc_cover_blue_740.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T131500 DTSTAMP:20260405T212701 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:20260405T212701 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:20260405T212701 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:20230113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230113T131500 DTSTAMP:20260405T212701 CREATED:20221222T135334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T202131Z UID:10000331-1673611200-1673615700@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Learning Lunch Series: State Accountability System Updates DESCRIPTION:MASC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS\nFriday Learning Lunch Series \nJoin us to hear directly from Rob Curtin\, Chief Officer for Data\, Assessment\, and Accountability for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on the most recent updates to the state accountability system.\nAll are welcome to attend this online program. 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.\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/learning-lunch-series-state-accountability-system-updates/ LOCATION:Online 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:20220721T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T000000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212701 CREATED:20220421T105525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T210451Z UID:10000401-1658361600-1658361600@www.masc.org SUMMARY:MA Association of Student Representatives Conference DESCRIPTION:May 14th\, 2022\, 8:30am – 12:30pm\nEssex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School\n565 Maple St\, Danvers\, MA 01923 \nDo you have a student representative on your school committee? If so\, the Massachusetts Association of Student Representatives (with the help of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees) will be hosting a Spring Student Representative conference on Saturday\, May 14th at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School\, and they are inviting all Student Representatives in Massachusetts to join. \n\nThe Conference will cover important topics such as: \n\nWhat does it mean to be an effective Student Representative?\nHow do I pass the torch” to the Student Representative after me?\nThemed Discussions (on Mental Health\, DEI\, Curricular Reform\, and more!)\n\nBe sure to take a look at the Agenda\, the Promotional Poster (with a link to the promotional video)\, and the Website. \nTo register\, all Student Representatives should fill out this form no later than May 11th! They are encouraged to use a personal email address\, as school domains sometimes have firewalls in place. If you have any questions\, comments\, or concerns\, please reach out to Emma Cummings at ecummings1325@gmail.com. \nRegister\nView Agenda URL:https://www.masc.org/event/masr-conference-2022-05-14-2/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MASR_banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T000000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212701 CREATED:20211110T110800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T221152Z UID:10000411-1658361600-1658361600@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Emerging Issues in Education Law 2021 DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Massachusetts Council of School Attorneys \nMeeting Details\nDate: Friday\, December 10\, 2021\nLocation: UMass Club\, 1 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA (get directions)\nRegistration: 11:00am – 11:45am\nProgram and Lunch: 11:45am – 2:00pm \nProgram Moderator: Kevin Bresnahan\, Esq.\, President\, 2021\, MA Council of School Attorneys \nProgram\n\nOpening Remarks / Elections of Officers\nPresided by Kevin Bresnahan\, Esq.\, President\, MA Council of School Attorneys 2021\nTitle IX Update on New Regulations and Emerging Trends in Regulation\nMichael Joyce\, Esq.\, Nuttall\, MacAvoy & Joyce\nUpdate on Masking Legislation and Related School Cases\nPeter Mello\, Esq.\, Murphy\, Hesse\, Toomey & Lehane\nUpdate from DESE: Regulatory Changes and Other Issues\nRhoda Schneider\, General Counsel\, DESE\nLegal and Legislative Issues Update\nStephen Finnegan\, Esq.\, MASC General Counsel\n\nSign Up URL:https://www.masc.org/event/emerging-issues-in-education-law-2021/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/emerging-issues-banner_2018-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T000000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212701 CREATED:20210825T172644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T205143Z UID:10000421-1658361600-1658361600@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Superintendent Evaluation DESCRIPTION:Superintendent Evaluation: Making the Most of the Opportunity\nDate:\nFriday September 17\, 2021\, 12:00PM\nPresenters:\nClaire Abbott\, Director of Educator Effectiveness\nDorothy Presser\, MASC Field Director \nThe Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S.)\, the Massachusetts School Committee Association (MASC) and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) are pleased to announce that we are once again offering a Program on Superintendent Evaluation. The program will use a webinar format. The program will include guidance on best practices for the evaluation of the Superintendent and a discussion on rubrics and resources. The presenters will also discuss how to apply the model for superintendent evaluation to district priorities of the 2021-22 academic year\, such as the continued commitment to diversity and equity\, the acceleration of student learning\, and social emotional supports for students\, staff\, and our communities. \nSign Up URL:https://www.masc.org/event/upcoming-mass-webinar-superintendent-evaluation/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T000000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212701 CREATED:20210622T140924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T205109Z UID:10000241-1658361600-1658361600@www.masc.org SUMMARY:2021 MASC Summer Institute DESCRIPTION:Esser Dollars. Equity. Efficacy.\nCost Efficiencies. \nJoin your colleagues and other school leaders at MASC’s popular Summer Institute program\, designed to\nhelp you anticipate—and prepare for—some of the critical social/emotional and financial challenges districts\nwill confront as they plan for post-pandemic school reopenings. \n  \nConference Details\nDate: \nSaturday\, July 17\, 8:00AM – 12:00PM\nLocation: \nCourtyard Marriott\, Marlborough (directions)\nCost: \nMember School Committees and District Staff: No charge\nNon-members: $50\nRegistration includes all materials and continental breakfast. \n  \nSign Up \n  \nAgenda\n8:00am – 8:45am:\nRegistration / Continental Breakfast \n8:45am – 10:15am:\nEquity\, Efficacy\, and Cost-efficiency: How “Wraparound Services” can Support the Whole Child and Improve Student Outcomes\nStudents are still dealing with the effects of the pandemic. Some have experienced profound disruptions: economic\ndistress\, illness\, death of a family member. Some struggled with mental health. Some have quickly returned\nto the routines of school and friendships. Presenters from the Center for Optimized Student Support at\nthe Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development will offer insights on how you can practically\napply leading edge developmental science and lessons learned from evidence-based models of “integrated\nstudent support” to address students’ comprehensive strengths and needs\, improving social-emotional and\nacademic outcomes. Participants will come away with a clear roadmap for action in your community. \n10:15am – 10:30am:\nBreak \n10:30am – Noon:\nFunding Sources: Making the Most of the Federal Funds During an Extraordinary Time\nLearn from a panel of School Business Officials about federal ESSER III provisions and deadlines (as well as other\nfederal stimulus funds); how different districts are using the money to positively impact teaching and learning\nin service to students; and School Committee member responsibility for supporting\, sustaining and overseeing\nthoughtful investment of this grant in your schools. The session will also incorporate the issues of equity in allocating\nspending and the political pressures in play during these extraordinary fiscal times. URL:https://www.masc.org/event/2021-masc-summer-institute/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/summer-institute_2018_beach-books.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T000000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212701 CREATED:20201021T101109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T203820Z UID:10000251-1658361600-1658361600@www.masc.org SUMMARY:MASC 2020 Annual Meeting: Keynote Event DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 7\, 2020\n9:45am – 11:30am \nIn place of the Annual Joint Conference\, MASC will be conducting a special free program for members on November 7. The MASC Delegate Assembly will follow at 1:00pm. \nThe program will include: \n\nWelcome\n Deborah Davis\n President\, MASC\nInternet Essentials Impact on Education\n Charlie Lyons\n Sponsored by Comcast\n \nOpening Remarks\n Charles Wilson\n President\, National School Boards Association\n Anna Maria Chavez\n Executive Director\, National School Boards Association\nKeynote Session: Understanding the Connection between Cultural Proficiency and Equity\n Kalise Wornum\, Ed.D\n Senior Director-Educational Equity\, Brookline Public Schools; Cultural Proficiency Coach\n\nThis event will take place on Zoom. There is no charge to attend this program\, however we do ask that members register in advance. The Zoom link will be available on the confirmation page and sent to your email after registering. \nRegister URL:https://www.masc.org/event/conference-update-and-november-professional-development-program/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Comcast_IE_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T000000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212701 CREATED:20190523T120300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T204121Z UID:10000261-1658361600-1658361600@www.masc.org SUMMARY:MASC 2019 Summer Institute / Equity Summit DESCRIPTION:Join your MASC colleagues at an information-packed summer institute that will update you on issues around equity and achievement and prepare you to tackle the leadership challenges of the school year ahead. Register for one day or both\, but register – you will thank yourself for the rest of the year! \n \nConference Details\nDate: Friday\, July 12 (4pm – 6pm) – Saturday\, July 13 (8:00am – 12:30pm) Location: Courtyard Marriott\, Marlborough (directions) Cost: 1-day – $60; Both Days – $90 \n \nRegistration includes all materials\, Friday and Saturday coffee/snack breaks and Saturday continental breakfast. \n\n\n \nSessions at a Glance\nFriday Sessions (4:00pm – 6:00pm):\n 70 (minutes) on (Chapter) 70 \n\nDownload Presentation (pptx)\n\n \nEquity: Understanding the Dynamics of Power\, Privilege and Prejudice\n\n \nSaturday Sessions (8:00am – 10:00am):\nRole of the Chair\n\n \n Equity: Using Equity Audits to Improve Educational Opportunities \n\nDownload Presentation (pptx)\n\n \nSaturday Sessions (10:15am – 12:15pm):\n Social Media: Uses and Abuses \n\nDownload Presentation (pdf)\n\n \nEquity: Policies Relating to Equity and Achievement URL:https://www.masc.org/event/2019-summer-institute/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/summer-institute_2018_beach-books.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212701 CREATED:20220609T215525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T170040Z UID:10000441-1657901700-1657972800@www.masc.org SUMMARY:2022 MASC Summer Institute DESCRIPTION:Join your MASC colleagues at an information-packed summer session that will update you on managing new realities (and challenges) around school committee meetings\, leadership\, and taking care of yourself in the process. Register for one day\, or both\, but register. You will thank yourself for the rest of the year. \n  \nCONFERENCE DETAILS\nDate: Friday\, July 15 (4:00pm – 5:30pm) – Saturday\, July 16 (9:00am – 12:00pm)\nLocation: Courtyard Marriott\, Marlborough (directions)\nCost: 1-day – $60; Both Days – $90 \n  \nAGENDA\nFriday\, July 15 (4:15-5:30pm) \n\nMeeting Management\nMIAA: Growing Courageous Leaders of Tomorrow\n\nSaturday\, July 16 (9:00am – 12:00pm) \n\nStudent Advisory Committee: Effective School Committee/ Student Representative Relationships (9:15-10:30am)\nRethinking Public Comment Period: Do’s. Don’ts. How to Manage It (9:15-10:30am)\nRole of the Chair (10:45am-Noon)\nThe Importance of Wellness: Taking Care of YOU! (10:45am-Noon)\n\nHOTEL INFORMATION\nBoth single day ($60) and the two-day ($90) registrations are available. The program will be held at the Marriott Court-yard in Marlboro\, which is offering a discount rate ($149/night for a limited number of rooms) to MASC attendees who want to stay overnight. Reserve your hotel room using this link. \nRegistration includes all materials\, Friday and Saturday coffee/snack breaks and Saturday URL:https://www.masc.org/event/2022-masc-summer-institute/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212701 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T081500 DTSTAMP:20260405T212701 CREATED:20220608T175928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T181216Z UID:10000361-1654935300-1654935300@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Charting the Course: An Orientation Program for New and Veteran School Leaders DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 School Leadership as identified by the MA Legislature in the Acts of 2002\, and also to provide veteran members with an update on ever-changing requirements and regulations school committee members should be aware of. \nThe Charting the Course program has been structured to meet the mandates of the new school committee training legislation requiring that all school committee members newly elected after March 24\, 2003 participate in a minimum of eight hours of supervised training covering the topics listed below. \nAttendance at this Charting the Course program meets the eight hour orientation requirement for new school committee members (MGL Chapter 71 Sec 36A). This session also includes important changes to the Ethics and Open Meetings Laws relative to all school committee members. \nTopics covered include: \n\nSchool Finance\nOpen Meeting Law\nPublic Records Law\nConflict of Interest Law\nSpecial Education Law\nCollective Bargaining\nSchool Leadership Standards & Evaluations\nSchool Committee Roles & Responsibilities URL:https://www.masc.org/event/charting-the-course-an-orientation-program-for-new-and-veteran-school-leaders/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ctc_cover_blue_740.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212701 CREATED:20220527T155206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T174350Z UID:10000371-1654799400-1654803000@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Workshop: Demystifying Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Join MASC Division V for this important workshop on how to work with legislators at the state and federal level to continue moving public education forward. MASC Secretary-Treasurer and School Committee member Jason Fraser will be guest speaker. URL:https://www.masc.org/event/workshop-demystifying-advocacy/ LOCATION:Smith Vocational and Agricultural High school\, 80 Locust Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BOD_Jason-Fraser.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T131000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212701 CREATED:20220527T154222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T154222Z UID:10000381-1653652800-1653657000@www.masc.org SUMMARY:MASC LEARNING LUNCH SERIES DESCRIPTION:State funding for education under Massachusetts General Law chapter 70 is changing (again!) this year under the Student Opportunity Act. Join colleagues from across the state to learn what Chapter 70 aid has been\, how it is due to change\, and where we are now on those changes. \n  \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/masc-learning-lunch-series/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T000000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212701 CREATED:20220527T133903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T135116Z UID:10000391-1653609600-1653609600@www.masc.org SUMMARY:Webinar Discussion: The Impact of Recent Population Trends DESCRIPTION:The Population Crystal Ball: Who is moving where\, when\, and what does it mean for your school district? Join nationally-recognized demographer Ron Crouch\, currently Director of Research and Statistics for the Kentucky Workforce Development Cabinet\, for a webinar discussion of the impact of recent population trends. \nIn this webinar Crouch will offer his projections about the population trends that are happening across the country and how these will impact the current and future program requirements that school districts will face. Crouch will compare states and consider what the data means and how it will impact the decisions you make about your district’s planning and growth. \nWebinars on hot topics like student demographics are just one example of the professional development opportunities available to MASC members and National Affiliate districts brought to you by the National School Boards Association. \nDATE: Thursday\, July 28\, 2011\nTIME: 3:00-4:00 PM EDT \nPlease use the following link to pre-register. Hurry because the spots are filling fast! \nhttps://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/931728488 URL:https://www.masc.org/event/webinar-discussion-the-impact-of-recent-population-trends/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR