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SUMMARY:Division IV Meeting: Understanding Overrides: Process\, Impacts\, and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Division IV Learning Lunch focused on one of the most important—and often complex—tools in municipal finance: overrides. This session will walk through the override process from start to finish\, including how and when overrides are pursued\, their impact on school district budgets\, and key considerations for school committee members. Participants will also gain insight into effective practices for planning\, communication\, and community engagement. \nThis meeting is open to all members\, regardless of division.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-iv-meeting-understanding-overrides-process-impacts-and-best-practices/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Division Meetings
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SUMMARY:Division VIII Meeting - Lapel Pin Contest Winner Announcement
DESCRIPTION:Join Division VIII for a special meeting as we unveil the winning design of our lapel pin contest. After reviewing a range of creative and thoughtful submissions\, we are excited to recognize the selected design that will represent Division VIII moving forward. This session will highlight the inspiration behind the winning entry\, acknowledge participants\, and provide an opportunity for members to connect and celebrate the creativity within our community. All are welcome to attend.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-viii-meeting-lapel-pin-contest-winner-announcement/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Division Meetings
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SUMMARY:Learning Lunch: 70 Minutes on Chapter 70
DESCRIPTION:Join your colleagues from across the Commonwealth for 70 Minutes on Chapter 70! This session will provide on how education funding works (and doesn’t!) in Massachusetts. We’ll review how the formula works\, what factors impact each district’s allocation\, what “hold harmless” means\, and more. 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.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/learning-lunch-70-minutes-on-chapter-70/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Division VIII Meeting: Whittier Tech
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow Division VIII members for a regional cluster meeting hosted at Whittier Tech beginning at 9 AM. This gathering provides an opportunity for school committee members to connect with colleagues\, share updates from across the division\, and discuss issues and initiatives impacting districts in our region.\n\n*Note: specific agenda and details will be shared as we get closer to the session.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-viii-meeting-whittier-tech/
LOCATION:Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School\, 115 Amesbury Line Rd\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Division Meetings
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SUMMARY:Division I & II Meeting: How School Committee members can tell your story - in partnership with your Superintendent utilizing district data
DESCRIPTION:As we prepare to address state financial aid to school districts\, join us for a timely discussion on the key issues we must bring before the Legislature during House and Senate deliberations—and the inevitable conference committee process that follows. This is an opportunity to share ideas\, exchange information\, and discuss effective strategies to ensure your voice is heard. \nJoin your school committee colleagues from Northeast Massachusetts (Division I) and the Metropolitan Division (Division II) for an evening of discussion and networking. A buffet dinner will be served\, and the meeting will take place at the new venue for our Annual Conference this November. \nTopic: How school committee members can tell their district’s story—in partnership with their superintendent—using district data \nFocus areas include: \n\nFiscal challenges\nLegislative priorities\nDistrict needs\nStudent needs\nSpecial education implications\nTransportation implications\nUnexpected costs and resource needs
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-i-ii-meeting-how-school-committee-members-can-tell-your-story-in-partnership-with-your-superintendent-utilizing-district-data/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore\, 50 Ferncroft Rd\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Division Meetings
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