AS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN, MASA shapes and influences the State and Federal education agenda, serves as the preeminent voice for public education, and empowers all members through high quality services, support and professional development.
To read MASA's 2012-2014 Goals and Strategies
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Job Openings
Searching for a job? Visit the MASA Jobsite today by Clicking HereCurrently, the MASA Jobsite has 111 job postings! Of these job postings, some of the opening are: 12 superintendent open positions,5 principal open positions, 21 special education open positions and 21 elementary instructional open positions, 14 middle school instructional open positions, 18 high school instructional open positions, 3 coach open positions, and the list goes on.
Bits ‘n Pieces Winter 2012 - Just the Facts Click Here
For use by School Leaders by Shari Prest
Congratulations to Superintendent Jeff RonnebergJeff Ronneberg, Superintendent, Spring Lake Park District 16, was recently elected to serve as president of Learning Forward.For more information Click Here
2012 Exhibitor Registration For more information Click Here Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA)
& Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE)
March 14-16, 2012
Exhibit Date: Thursday, March 15th
Double Tree by Hilton Bloomington, MN
2012 Legislative Information at your Fingertips
The 2012 Legislative Session began January 24, 2012. Did you know that the MASA website is a great place to find your legislative resources? Simply click on “Legislative Information” on the left hand side of the screen and you will find:
In the “Legislative Information” section you will be able to find MASA legislative committees, a searchable Legislative Contact Directory along with the MASA Legislative Directory in pdf format.
The site also features:
Federal Contacts
Senate and House Schedules
Directions to the Capitol
Legislative Platforms [MASA’s along with other MN Associations]
and other Legislative Resources
If you have something for us to share, please email quinn@mnasa.org
I hope you find this section of the website useful during the upcoming legislative session !
MASA/MASE Spring ConferenceMark you Calendar
Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) andMinnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE)MASA/MASE Spring ConferenceYear Twelve ~ 21st Century Leaders & Adaptive CapacityMarch 15-16 Doubletree by Hilton - Minneapolis SouthThe spring conference had been planned for March 15-16 (Board meetings and pre-conference workshop(s) on the 14th) at the Northland Inn in Brooklyn Park, where we have held this event for the last three years. Unfortunately, the Northland has informed us that they are undertaking an extensive renovation project and so will be closing the conference center for a number of months, including the dates for our spring conference. So we have had to shop for a new location.It was important to us to keep the conference dates the same if possible and to maintain the features of the event, including our exhibit fair, multiple options for content sessions, as well as a comfortable environment that our members would enjoy visiting. After considering a number of sites, we have decided to hold the conference at the Doubletree by Hilton - Minneapolis South. Those of you who have been members for awhile will recognize the Doubletree as the former Radisson South where our spring conference had been held for a number of years.Conference registration materials will be coming out in January.Arrange your lodging at the Doubletree:• Online by following by Clicking Here• or by phone -- 1-800-222-TREE (ask for the 2012 MASA/MASE Spring Conference rate)Note that the conference rate is available until February 12.Important to Note: The Doubletree charges an early departure fee. If a guest who has requested a room within your Room Block checks out prior to the guest's reserved checkout date, the Hotel will add an early checkout fee to that guest's individual account of $50.00. Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee should advise the Hotel at or before check-in of any change in planned length of stay. Please note that lodging changes/cancellations are the responsibility of the individual participant, without exception.
MASA MEMBERS
GO GREEN! The electronic PDF version of our directory allows for easy search options (use the "Find" box in the middle of the menu bar) as well as a "Bookmark" tab for the directory sections (the "Bookmark" menu is located on the left side of the pdf). We hope you find this directory simple to use!
In the "Members Only" section on the left hand side of this screen you will find your electronic copy of the 2012 MInnesota Association of School Administrators Membership Directory along with many other useful member resources.
If you need your username and password, please give us a call at 651-645-6272 or simply email
members@mnasa.org
School Finance Elections Workshop
Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) and Springsted Incorporated present...
School Finance Elections
A Comprehensive Planning Model for Success
Friday, January 27, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue at Cray Plaza (formerly Galtier)
380 Jackson Street, Third Floor
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
School Finance Elections: A Comprehensive Planning Model for Success is a workshop based on the book of the same title authored by our presenters. The workshop’s content represents a marriage of research and successful practice, emphasizing systems and strategies rather than specific campaign tactics and allowing school leaders to elevate their thinking to a more comprehensive and long-range vision of election planning.
This workshop will be beneficial to school districts planning an initial debt issuance or revenue cap, or to those coming back for another try after a lost election. It will also feature invaluable strategies in preparing for and conducting a school finance election.
Dr. Don Lifto, Senior Vice President at Springsted Incorporated, and Dr. Brad Senden, Managing Partner at The Center for Community Opinion and Political Designs, have consulted with dozens of school districts running operating and bond elections from New Jersey to California. In 2011, they were featured presenters on referendum topics at AASA, NSBA and ASBO. Their articles have appeared in many national publications.
Pay via PaySchools by clicking on the PaySchools Logo on the left hand side of the screen.
MASA State Breakfast Reservation Form
Graciously Sponsored by The Horace Mann Companies
It's time to make your reservation to attend the MASA State Breakfast on
Saturday, February 18, 2012. This event is in conjunction with the AASA
As you well know, the challenges facing public education are significant and it is only by working together that we can achieve success. Your membership in MASA can provide the opportunity to join with other educational leaders in making the needed impact for our future! Join Today by Clicking Here
