Massachusetts Association of School Committees

Learning Lunch – Role of the Chair

The Chair of a school committee does much more than preside over meetings. The position takes time, attention to detail, leadership skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, and knowledge of the...

Charting the Course – June 8, 2024 – Harwich

Cape Cod Technical High School 351 Pleasant Lake Ave, Harwich, MA, United States

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...

Charting the Course – June 22, 2024 – Burlington

Burlington High School 123 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA, United States

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...

Virtual Roundtable Discussion: MCAS, Collective Bargaining, & Chapter 70 Impact

Join your school committee colleagues from across the state for a special virtual roundtable discussion co-hosted by MASC Division II and Division VII. We'll explore key topics such as labor relations negotiations, effective bargaining strategies, the impact of Chapter 70, constituent views on the MCAS High Stakes Test, and district budget scenarios. We'll also discuss...

2024 MASC Summer Institute

Join your MASC colleagues at an information-packed summer institute that will update you on issues around budgets; strategic planning for tenuous financial times; the new challenges associated with collective bargaining; an update on the new Title IX regulations; and a special session on crisis communications. How do you tackle the leadership challenges of the school...

COSCAP: Leadership for Lunch – Session Three

The Leadership for Lunch Workshop Series consists of three, one-hour immersive networking sessions designed to enhance the skills and capabilities of executive assistants and administrative professionals.  This workshop series focuses on three key sessions, each with four components to foster mindfulness, maximize influence, network, and reflection. All components will be delivered with a research-based approach...

Learning Lunch: An Update on Public Comment

Join us for an insightful webinar featuring a special presentation by Elizabeth Valerio, Esq and the MASC team. With extensive experience representing school committees, cities, towns, and various local government agencies - and as a former school committee member chairperson herself - Ms. Valerio brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion. This session will...

Charting the Course – September 21, 2024 – Plymouth

Plymouth South High School 490 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA, United States

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 Resolutions Clinic

Join MASC Division III Leadership as they host an informal conversation for all of our membership to gain a comprehensive understanding of the resolutions to be considered at the upcoming MASC Delegate Assembly. The team will guide you through an analysis of each of the resolutions and the process that brought them forth to the...

Division VIII Virtual Meeting

Join your fellow Vocational Technical school committee colleagues from across the state for a special planning meeting and roundtable discussion hosted by MASC Division VIII. We'll explore key topics impacting vocational school districts, discuss action items for the future, and receive a legislative update. A special shoutout to Nashoba Tech for assisting in hosting the...

Charting the Course – October 5, 2024 – North Adams

McCann High School 70 Hodges Cross Rd, North Adams, MA, United States

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...

Learning Lunch: 2024 MASC Resolutions Review

Join MASC as we host an informal conversation for all of our membership to gain a comprehensive understanding of the resolutions to be considered at the upcoming MASC Delegate Assembly. To prepare for the meeting, you can learn more about the resolutions on our website here. The team will provide an in-depth analysis of each resolution...

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