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SUMMARY:Learning Lunch: Budgeting as a School Committee
DESCRIPTION: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 student needs. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of budget timelines\, common constraints\, and strategies for effective collaboration with superintendents\, finance teams\, and municipal partners.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/learning-lunch-budgeting-as-a-school-committee/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Charting the Course – Petersham
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-petersham/
LOCATION:Petersham Center School\, 31 Spring St\, Petersham\, 01366\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charting the Course
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SUMMARY:Division III Meeting: Chapter 70 & the Student Opportunity Act
DESCRIPTION: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 or looking for a refresher\, this session will help you better understand the numbers behind your district’s budget—and how to advocate effectively for fair and adequate funding.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-iii-meeting-chapter-70-the-student-opportunity-act/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Division Meetings
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SUMMARY:Division IX Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is open to all MASC members who are interested in joining the conversation and learning more about the issues impacting our urban districts. Whether you are new to Division IX or a longtime participant\, this is a valuable opportunity to build relationships\, exchange ideas\, and strengthen collaboration across communities.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-ix-meet-greet/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Division Meetings
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SUMMARY:Learning Lunch: Why MA Students Need Personal Finance as a Graduation Requirement
DESCRIPTION: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 will examine current policy efforts\, what a graduation requirement could look like\, and how school committees can support meaningful\, practical financial education in their districts. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the landscape and actionable insights to bring back to their communities. RSVP here or via the form below.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/learning-lunch-why-ma-students-need-personal-finance-as-a-graduation-requirement/
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SUMMARY:Charting the Course – Worthington
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-worthington/
LOCATION:R.H. Conwell Elementary School\, 147 Huntington Rd\, Worthington\, MA\, 01098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charting the Course
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SUMMARY:Learning Lunch: Legislative Update
DESCRIPTION:Join MASC staff for a timely update on key education-related legislation as the formal legislative session draws to a close in the coming months. This Learning Lunch will highlight MASC’s current advocacy priorities\, what remains in play on Beacon Hill\, and where school committee voices can still have the greatest impact. The session will also preview MASC’s upcoming Day on the Hill set for March 30th\, including what to expect\, priority issues to raise with legislators\, and tips for making the most of your advocacy conversations. Whether you’re new to advocacy or a seasoned school committee member\, this session will help you feel informed\, prepared\, and confident heading into the State House.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/learning-lunch-legislative-update/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:MASC Day on the Hill 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join school committee members\, superintendents\, students\, and education advocates from across Massachusetts on Monday\, March 30\, 2026 for MASC Day on the Hill 2026—a full day of learning\, advocacy\, and engagement on the issues shaping public education. \nThe day will feature timely policy discussions\, legislative briefings\, and practical advocacy guidance to help local leaders make their voices heard on Beacon Hill. Massachusetts vocational-technical culinary students will once again provide lunch\, showcasing their skills and training. \nThe 2026 program will take place entirely at the Massachusetts State House\, with the formal program held in Gardner Auditorium and lunch served in the Great Hall. \nWhile the full agenda is still being finalized\, attendees should plan to schedule meetings with their local legislators and/or staff in advance to discuss key education issues following lunch. Members are also encouraged to invite legislators to join them for lunch as an opportunity for informal conversation and connection. \nAs in past years\, students from your district are welcome and encouraged to attend. There is no fee for student registration; however\, all students must be registered using the form below. \nAgenda\n\n\n9:30am – 10am | Check-in | State House\, Gardner Auditorium\n10:00am – 12:15pm | Program | State House\, Gardner Auditorium\n12:30pm | Lunch | State House\, Great Hall\nAfter 12:30pm | Meetings with Legislators – Invite your Legislators and their staff to lunch with us OR plan to visit their office(s) after lunch.\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\nDoug Howgate\, President\, Mass. Taxpayers Foundation \n\n\nSenator Jason Lewis\, Chair\, Joint Committee on Education \n\n\nRepresentative Ken Gordon\, Chair\, Joint Committee on Education \n\n\nSenator Patrick O’Connor\, Ranking Member\, Joint Committee on Education \n\n\nRepresentative Kathy LaNatra\, 2024 MASC Legislator of the Year \n\n\nMartha Thurber\, School Committee Member\, Mohawk Trail Regional \n\n\nJessica Corwin\, School Committee Member\, Sunderland \n\n\nRegistration\nRegister via this link or use the form below.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/masc-day-on-the-hill-2026/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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