Massachusetts Association of School Committees

Charting the Course (9/23/23)

Lee Middle High School 300 Greylock Street, Lee, MA, United States

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 School...

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Online Workshop: Understanding the 2023 Annual Meeting Resolutions

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,...

Free

Online Workshop: Promoting Resilience and Healthy Outcomes for LGBTQ Students

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...

Free

Charting the Course (11/10/23)

Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis 35 Scudder Ave, Barnstable, MA, United States

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...

Free

Online Workshop: Supporting Students’ Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellbeing

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...

Annual COSA Meeting: Emerging Issues in Education Law

Massachusetts Council of School Attorneys presents: EMERGING ISSUES IN EDUCATION LAW 2023 Friday, December 8, 2023 | University of Massachusetts Club, 1 Beacon Street, Boston MA Registration: 11:00am; Program and Lunch: 11:45am-2:00pm • Collective Bargaining: Update and Trending Presented by: James Pender, Esq., Morgan, Brown & Joy; and Nicholas Dominello, Esq., Valerio, Dominello & Hillman...

Online Workshop: The End Of ESSER Isn’t The End Of The World

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? Join MASC for our January Learning Lunch to discuss how to ensure...

Charting the Course – January 20, 2024 – Hopkinton

Hopkinton High School 90 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA

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...

Online Workshop: Proposition 2 1/2 Overview

As more and more districts are facing tight budget seasons, many are turning to Prop 2 1/2 Overrides to help ease budget tensions. Join us for an overview of the process, and to share some of the best practices from districts that have run successful override campaigns.

Online Workshop: Public School Libraries – Books & Challenges

If you are fortunate to have a school library and capable library staff, you know the value they bring to the education process. This discussion will focus on recent challenges to the books that the public and school libraries make available to share. You can register for the virtual event by clicking this link.

Charting the Course – March 9, 2024 – Chicopee

Chicopee Comprehensive High School 617 Montgomery St, Chicopee, MA

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...

Online Workshop: What’s going on with Chapter 70 this year?

If you thought you understood how state education worked but have been surprised by your preliminary chapter 70 aid this spring, you're not alone! Join us for this budget season session to discuss inflation, low income count, the fourth year of the Student Opportunity Act implementation, and how that's impacting state aid.

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