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SUMMARY:Learning Lunch: Collective Bargaining Landscape - Trends & Guideposts
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLeading the discussion is Elizabeth Valerio of Valerio Dominello & Hillman\, LLC. With extensive experience representing school committees in labor negotiations\, she advises on employment matters\, policy development\, and implementation. \nGain valuable insights to approach negotiations effectively and strategically.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/learning-lunch-collective-bargaining-landscape-trends-guideposts/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Charting the Course – March 8\, 2025 – Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School (Charlton)
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 eight hour orientation requirement for new school committee members (MGL Chapter 71 Sec 36A).
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/charting-the-course-march-8-2025-bay-path-regional-vocational-technical-high-school-charlton/
LOCATION:Bay Path Vocational Technical School\, 57 Old Muggett Hill Rd\, Charlton\, MA\, 01507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charting the Course
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SUMMARY:Division VIII March 2025 Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAgenda \n\nMASC Division VIII Updates\nA presentation from the Tri-County Building Committee: a comprehensive overview of the MSBA application process and the current status of Tri-County Regional’s building project slated to open in Fall 2027.\nLegislative updates\nQ & A / meet your fellow Division VIII members
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-viii-march-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:Tri-County Regional\, 147 Pond St\, Franklin\, MA\, 02038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Division Meetings
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SUMMARY:Division IV March 2025 Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nBreakout rooms to discuss the biggest challenges facing school committee members. Share best practices\, ideas or ask questions to other members about:  \n\nICE and immigration concerns \nTransportation bids \nFunding shortages and possible overrides\nWhat happens if the Department of Education disappears? \nHow can we advocate for continued remote/hybrid meetings? 
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-iv-march-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Charting the Course – March 22\, 2025 – Berkshire Hills Regional School District Office (Stockbridge)
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 eight hour orientation requirement for new school committee members (MGL Chapter 71 Sec 36A).
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/charting-the-course-march-22-2025-monument-mountain-regional-high-school-great-barrington/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hills Regional School District Office\, 50 Main St\, Stockbridge\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charting the Course
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SUMMARY:Division VII Roundtable Discussion: Engaging with the Public
DESCRIPTION: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 time of crisis and discord. *This event is open to all School Committee Members across the state. 
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-vii-meeting-engaging-with-the-public/
LOCATION:MA
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