Massachusetts Association of School Committees

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  • MASC News Bulletin – July 2026
    MASC News Bulletin – July 2026
    The FY27 Budget Conference Committee recently released its final report, and just days later both the House and Senate approved the compromise budget without amendment. Governor Healey has now signed the FY27 budget into law. The final budget totals $63.42 billion and represents: • A 3.9% increase over the FY26 Genera Appropriations Act. • $54…
  • 2026 Report of the Nominating Committee
    2026 Report of the Nominating Committee
    The Nominating Committee met on June 25, 2026 in Marlborough. The following members were present: Division I: Kayla Biagioni-Smith, Tewksbury; Division IV: Katherine Hennessy, Marlborough; Division V: Sarahbess Kenney, Pelham and Amherst-Pelham Regional; Division VI: Carrie Greene, Mt. Greylock Regional; Division VII: Glenda Cohen, Falmouth; Division VIII: Charlie Ellis, Nashoba Reg. Voc. Tech.; Division IX:…
  • FY27 Budget: What it means for K-12 Education
    FY27 Budget: What it means for K-12 Education
    Dear MASC Members & Friends, The FY27 Budget Conference Committee recently released its final report, and just days later both the House and Senate approved the compromise budget without amendment. Governor Healey has now signed the FY27 Budget into law. The Budget includes a significant long-term policy win: the creation of a new Foundation Budget…
  • Public Policy Update: June 2026 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    Public Policy Update: June 2026 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education met twice in June: once for a special meeting specifically on the recently released report of the graduation council, and once for their regular business meeting. The agenda for both meetings can be found here; a recording of the evening meeting on the graduation report is here; the…
  • MASC Urges Conference Committee to Prioritize Public Education in FY27 Budget
    MASC Urges Conference Committee to Prioritize Public Education in FY27 Budget
    For a PDF copy of the letter, click here.   Dear Chair Rodrigues, Chair Michlewitz, and Members of the Conference Committee:   On behalf of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC), representing more than 2,400 elected and appointed school committee members across the Commonwealth, thank you for your work reconciling the Fiscal Year 2027…

Calendar of Events

Annual Conference

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November 4-6, 2026 in Danvers, MA
  • Division III Welcome Back Reception
    September 3 @ 6:00 pm

    Join us on Thursday, September 3, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Brack’s in Brockton for the Division III Welcome Back Reception! Start the new school year by joining fellow members for...

  • Learning Lunch – Superintendent Evaluation: Setting Yourself up for Success
    September 4 @ 12:00 pm

    Evaluating the superintendent is one of the most important responsibilities of a School Committee. In this Learning Lunch, we will explore strategies for making the evaluation process manageable, meaningful, and...

  • What to Expect at the MASC/MASS Conference
    September 16 @ 6:00 pm

    Hosted by Division IX in partnership with Divisions II & V Whether you're attending the MASC Annual Conference for the first time or are a returning participant, this virtual session...

  • Charting the Course – Somerville
    September 19 @ 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...

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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