Massachusetts Association of School Committees

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  • MASC’s 2024 Day on the Hill Legislative Priorities
    MASC’s 2024 Day on the Hill Legislative Priorities
    As the legislature prepares to address the ramifications of the state’s ongoing revenue shortfall, compounded by the cessation of many federal pandemic-related funding assistance programs, MASC puts forward the following priorities for consideration in developing the FY25 state budget, and establishing new policies that will support sustained and appropriate educational funding and equitable opportunities for…
  • Public Policy Updates: March 2024 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    Public Policy Updates: March 2024 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education held their regular March meeting on Tuesday, March 26 at 9 am in Everett. The agenda of the meeting can be found here; the video of the meeting is here. This is the first Board meeting at which Acting Commissioner Russell Johnston was in that capacity.   The…
  • MASC Resolutions Set to Expire in November
    MASC Resolutions Set to Expire in November
    In accordance with a new MASC bylaw, all MASC resolutions now expire three years after their initial passage. The list below details the seventeen (17) resolutions that are set to expire in November of 2024. Expiring MASC Resolutions Year Passed Accomplished Expiration Date Pertaining to Educator Diversity and Professional Licensure 2019 No 11/2024 Full Funding…
  • Public Policy Update: Highlights from the Joint Committee on Ways and Means FY25 hearing on local and education aid
    Public Policy Update: Highlights from the Joint Committee on Ways and Means FY25 hearing on local and education aid
    On Friday, March 1, the Joint Committee on Ways and Means regarding education and local aid at Greenfield Community College. Archived video of the six and a half hour hearing can be viewed here. President Mildred Lefebvre offered testimony in concert with MASS on behalf of the Association. The video of her testimony may be…
  • February 2024 meeting of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    February 2024 meeting of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education met for their regular February meeting on February 27, 2024 at 9 am at their new offices in Everett. The agenda of the meeting can be found here; the video of the meeting is here. Members Mohamed and Rouhanifard participated in the meeting remotely; Member Stewart was not…

Calendar of Events

2024 MASC & MASS
Joint Conference

November 6-9, 2024
More details coming soon!
  • COSCAP: Leadership for Lunch – Session One
    April 24 @ 12:00 pm

    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...

  • Division V Meeting: Advocating for our Schools
    April 25 @ 5:30 pm

    Division V is expanding upon their successful local event, Advocating for our Schools, to reach across districts throughout Massachusetts. By locking arms across similar communities we can plan our approach...

  • Division III Meeting – 70 Minutes on Chapter 70
    April 30 @ 6:00 pm

    MASC Division III leadership is looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, April 30th at 6pm! Join them and your fellow School Committee colleagues from across the region for...

  • Charting the Course – May 4, 2024 – Hanover
    May 4 @ 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...

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Mildred Lefebvre
Holyoke School Committee

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