Mass. Association of School Committees
Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson will host a dynamic and interactive Lunch and Learn for MASC members on January 31st from 12-1pm, via zoom. The purpose of this session is to help school committee members understand where to find relevant data, such as from DESE, and how to use that data to inform their decision-making. The Lunch...
Join us for an essential update on FY26 education funding, the implementation of the Student Opportunity Act (SOA), and what lies ahead for Massachusetts schools. Colin Jones, Deputy Policy Director at the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, will provide expert insights into funding projections and policy developments. With a deep background in K-12 and higher...
Join MASC Division III Leadership for an informal conversation on collective bargaining. We'll be joined by Marc Terry, partner at Mirick Law, leader of its Public Education practice, and a current Ashland School Committee member. With extensive experience as a lead negotiator and advisor to public school districts, Marc will share key strategies, legal insights,...
Join us for a meaningful conversation in honor of Black History Month with Virginia Simms-George, a distinguished leader in education and a champion of civil rights. With leadership that has stood the test of time, Virginia will share invaluable insights from her lifelong journey advocating for justice, equity, and transformative change. As a member of...
Join MASC Division V and your colleagues from across Massachusetts for an engaging Zoom session featuring Jason Fraser, MASC President and Legislative Committee Chair, as he provides a briefing on key financial and policy issues affecting Massachusetts public schools at both the state and federal levels. Following the briefing, attendees will participate in an Unconference, where you...
Join MASC Rural Schools Committee co-chairs Jessica Corwin and Martha Thurber for a look at the challenges facing rural schools – those that are unique and those common to all districts. This workshop will present a brief history of the fight for rural school equity in Massachusetts, review the findings of multiple commissions and reports on...
Join us for an informative session on the evolving landscape of collective bargaining. This Learning Lunch will cover key trends shaping negotiations, recent legal and policy developments, and essential guidance for school committees navigating the bargaining process. Leading the discussion is Elizabeth Valerio of Valerio Dominello & Hillman, LLC. With extensive experience representing school committees...
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...
Save the Date! Members of Vocational-Technical School Committees from across the state (MASC Division VIII) have a cluster meeting scheduled for Saturday, March 15th at 9:30am at Tri-County Regional in Franklin. Agenda MASC Division VIII Updates A presentation from the Tri-County Building Committee: a comprehensive overview of the MSBA application process and the current status...
Are you feeling overwhelmed this year? Sometimes serving on a school committee can feel like a lot! Fortunately, you are not alone. Join colleagues from Division IV for a Lunchtime Zoom Roundtable Discussion about some of the biggest topics facing school committee members today. Breakout rooms to discuss the biggest challenges facing school committee members....
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...
With the many difficult decisions School Committee Members have to make, what are best practices for dealing with public outcry? How do we manage challenging public comment periods, an influx of e-mails, social media accusations, requests for comments from the press? Join us for an interactive discussion on how to handle public engagement during a...