Policy Services
Good policy is basic to good management. Education Reform has clearly defined policy making as a critically important responsibility for
Mass. Association of School Committees
Mass. Association of School Committees
Good policy is basic to good management. Education Reform has clearly defined policy making as a critically important responsibility for
MASC offers two e-mail discussion lists (also known as “listservs“). Each time you or any member of the list posts a message or a reply to the conversation, it is distributed to the email box of every member on the list. Messages are not screened before they are posted, though they are monitored by the administrator.
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MASC Past Presidents are Life Members of the Association. List of Past Presidents Year Name School Committee 2024 Mildred Lefebvre
AwardsRecognizing Excellence in School Leadership & Advocacy The Association recognizes outstanding school committee members who have made particularly notable contributions
Life membership is a designation established to honor individuals who, through their service, have made significant contributions to the Association.
MASC offers a variety of professional development opportunities to help school committee members and administrators stay informed, improve their leadership skills, and better serve their communities. Whether you prefer the flexibility of virtual learning or the hands-on engagement of in-person workshops, we provide tailored programs designed to meet your needs.
Explore our Virtual Learning Lunches, which offer convenient online training sessions on relevant topics, or dive deeper with Customized In-Person Workshops, where MASC Field Directors lead targeted sessions on key areas of school governance.
No matter which option you choose, these opportunities are designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to lead effectively in today’s educational landscape.
On a school committee, the chair has special responsibilities well beyond those of his or her colleagues. This School Committee Chair’s Guide is designed to help explain these responsibilities and to offer insights into effective board leadership.
Those who govern and administer the Commonwealth’s public schools must share a vision, a clear purpose, and the ability and courage to lead. The Center for Public School Leadership has merged educational reform and Massachusetts Department of Education guidelines to create a document reflective of current school governance in Massachusetts.
