Massachusetts Association of School Committees

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  • MASC News Bulletin – February 2026
    MASC News Bulletin – February 2026
    The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released their $62.8B proposal for the FY27 Budget, which includes several key investments in public education across the Commonwealth. The information below highlights major education-related funding items, including updates from the accompanying supplemental budget that impact FY27 allocations. As always, MASC will continue to closely monitor budget activity and any adjustments…
  • A New Venue for the 2026 MASC/MASS Conference
    A New Venue for the 2026 MASC/MASS Conference
    On March 3rd, 2026 MASC President Denise Hurst announced a new venue for the 2026 annual conference. That announcement may be found below or in pdf format here. MASC Members:   I want to share exciting news with you about our upcoming 2026 annual conference.  In recent years, a number of members have asked that…
  • Public Policy Updates: February 2025 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    Public Policy Updates: February 2025 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    Today's regular monthly meeting of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education was fully remote due to the weather. The agenda is here; the recorded livestream is here. Today's meeting included Acting Secretary of Education Amy Kershaw, the Commissioner of Early Education and Care, who is serving in that role until Stephen Zrike becomes Secretary…
  • Public Policy Updates: Governor Releases FY27 Budget Proposal
    Public Policy Updates: Governor Releases FY27 Budget Proposal
    The Healey-Driscoll Administration released their $62.8B proposal for the FY27 Budget, which includes several key investments in public education across the Commonwealth. The information below highlights major education-related funding items, including updates from the accompanying supplemental budget that impact FY27 allocations. As always, we will continue to closely monitor budget activity and any adjustments throughout the…
  • Public Policy Updates: January 2026 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    Public Policy Updates: January 2026 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education had their first year of 2026 fully remotely, as travel due to the weekend storm was still difficult. The agenda is here; the video of the meeting is here. The meeting opened, as always, with Board member introductions and with public comment. Several public commenters referenced the Commissioner's…

Calendar of Events

Day on the Hill

Join us on Beacon Hill to advocate for our shared priorities
March 30, 2026
  • Learning Lunch: Budgeting as a School Committee
    March 6 @ 12:00 pm

    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...

  • Charting the Course – Petersham
    March 7 @ 8:00 am

    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...

  • Division III Meeting: Chapter 70 & the Student Opportunity Act
    March 13 @ 12:00 pm

    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...

  • Division IX Meet & Greet
    March 18 @ 6:00 pm

    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...

Denise Hurst
Springfield School Committee
2026 MASC President

Message from the MASC President

I am honored to serve as President of MASC for 2026 and to work alongside our members and partners across the Commonwealth and beyond. Together, we will advance excellence in public school leadership through advocacy, learning, and service—ensuring school committee members have the tools and support to best serve their communities.


MASC warmly welcomes all members to engage fully and take part in the wide range of services and supports we offer. We stand ready to serve!

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