NEWS & INFORMATION:
By Jeanna Quinn
AIG Communications: Key Points of
Interest from the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve AIG
Actions
Posted
November 12, 2008
On November 10, 2008, AIG announced agreements with the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve to establish a durable capital structure for AIG, and facilities designed to resolve the liquidity issues AIG has experienced in its credit default swap portfolio and its U.S. securities landing program. The company also announced third quarter 2008 results. Click here to view the FAQ that reviews both announcements along with information relevant to clients.
Dennis Peterson is the 2009
MN Superintendent of the Year
Posted
November 5, 2008
Click here to view the press release.
"Guidelines for Creating Successful School
Boards" Video
Posted
November 5, 2008
To view the video click here.
To see the written guidelines click here.
State Health Improvement Plan
Information
Posted
November 5, 2008
The Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) was developed in response to the 2007 MN State Legislature’s request to develop a plan for statewide health promotion to address the rising cost of health and health care in our state. SHIP, which is an expanded version of the Steps to a HealthierMN model, will help Minnesotans live longer, better, healthier lives by reducing the burden of chronic disease. To improve the health of Minnesotans, grantees will utilize policy, systems, and environmental changes in four settings: schools, worksites, health care, and community. SHIP efforts will focus on obesity (through physical inactivity and unhealthy eating) and tobacco as the key risk factors to target interventions in fiscal years 2010-2011.
This is a major funding opportunity for Minnesota communities. Though community health boards will apply directly for the funds, school leaders will play a large part in working to secure these competitive grants and develop action plans. Click here to view a SHIP Summary. Click here to view the SHIP website for additional information.
MASA will keep you posted as information is forthcoming.
The 2008 Minnesota Statutes have been
published online
To view Click Here
MASA Fall
Newsletter
Posted
October 22, 2008
To view the recently released MASA Fall Newsletter Click here.
Government Requirement
Posted
October 16, 2008
Government for first time is requiring lap-and-shoulder
seat belts for small school buses....
For more information click on the following link:
http://www.startribune.com/nation/31007104.html?elr=KArks:DCiUHc3E7_V_nDaycUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiU
TYPE III
BUS RULES..... FINAL DISPOSITION
Posted October 9,
2009
Well, we gave it our best shot and came up pretty much
empty handed!!! As many of you know, MASA arranged for 5
Superintendents to meet with the MN Highway Patrol and the MN
Department of Public Safety to make the case for a different
interpretation of the new rules regarding the licensing of school
employees to drive Type III Vans. Bob Belluzzo, Bruce Klaehn,
Dave Thompson, Scott Thielman and Connie Hayes could not have been
anymore clear in this meeting about the hardships placed on school
districts by the present interpretation of this new legislation.
For the Type III Memo Click
Here For Guidelines Click
Here
MASA's 2008 Richard Green Scholars
Program honors Dr. Karen Orcutt of Orono Schools on her
scholarly work and professional development of Minnesota school
leaders through the award of an annual recognition for the
research, writing, and presentation of one paper reflecting the
practice of excellent school leadership. To read Dr. Orcutt's
paper Click Here
MASA's 2008 Polaris Leadership
Award
The Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA), with the
support of Ehlers and Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce that
Dr. Roger Giroux, Superintendent for the Anoka-Hennepin Schools, is
the recipient of the 2008 Polaris Leadership Award. For the press
release Click Here
TYPE III Bus Driver
Rules update from Charlie Kyte
Posted
September 26, 2008
This morning
5 Superintendents met with the representatives of both the MN
Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the MN Highway Patrol about
the interpretation of the new rules concerning the training and
licensing of school employees to drive Type III Buses (vans).
For more information Click Here
Education
Survey of the 2008 MN Legislative Candidates
Posted September 19,
2008
The three professional educational leadership
associations, MASSP, MESPA and MASA joined in a partnership, to
conduct a survey of Minnesota political candidates for the State
Legislature and US Congress. The questions in the survey correspond
to our legislative platforms. Those candidates who answered “Yes”
to every question are designated as “highly rated education
candidates” and are listed on the three web sites of our respective
associations. Not all candidates responded to the survey. The
questions follow, along with the responses of the political
candidates, as a resource for you and your staffs both before and
after the November 4th election. To view the survey Click Here
Attention MASA
Members!
Posted August 20,
2008
Take
advantage of the new Members Only Section! You will be able to
access the MASA Member and Retiree Directories, Standing Committee
Lists, and Region Information. All you have to do to access this
section is click on the red "Members Only" button on the right
navigation bar and enter your username and password in the sign-in
page. The "Members Only" section will appear in the top navigation
in between "Vendors" and "Search". Click to enter and enjoy the
section created just for members. If you forgot your username and
password simply email Jeanna at members@mnasa.org.org or Jamie at jamie@mnasa.org.
MASA 2008-09 Strategic
Goals
Posted August 4,
2008
See the new
MASA goals for the upcoming year! To read full article click here.
Some Districts Face Big
Decisions Regarding Post-Retirement Benefits
Posted July 29,
2008
An article
written by MASA Executive Director Charlie Kyte To read full
article click
here.
"Did You Know....Shift
Happens?"
Posted July 20,
2008
for ppt
document Click Here.
The Bridge to Higher
Learning
Posted July 10,
2008
The new
vision for Minnesota's high schools should be to prepare every
student to earn a credential or a degree at a post-secondary
educational institution — whether it is a technical school,
two-year college, or four-year college or university. Click here
for more information.
The MASA
Foundation
Posted July 8,
2008
The MASA
Foundation will once again make a number of small grants available
to MASA members. The first deadline for submission of proposals is
April 24. The grants are for the 2008-09 school year.
For more information and application form Click here.
Referendum in your
schools future?
Bill Blazer is with the Mn Chamber of Commerce and he will be in
many communities over the coming months speaking to local Chambers.
His thoughts are worth understanding as he represents the thinking
of many business oriented leaders in our communities. Click
here to view full article.
MASA & MSBA Joint
NCLB Platform
MASA and
MSBA have jointly created a platform in response to NCLB. To learn
more Click here.
Hiller Commercial Floors & Lee’s Carpet
Congratulate MASA on their “New Look” with high quality Carpet
& Installation
Click
Here for
pictures of our "New Look."
Make MASA Your Home
Page!
Click here
for information on
how to make MASA your home page.
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