Committees

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MASA Standing Committees

In an effort to ensure statewide representation, we strive to ensure each committee has at least 18 members, including two from each of our nine regions. Committee terms are for two years.  If you have completed the first year of your term in 2023-24, you will continue on that committee for the second year of your term in 2024-25.
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​Please contact Taylor Ethen with any questions.

2025-26 Committee List Coming Soon!

Executive Development Committee

Meeting Dates: August 22, December 2, April 14 | 10–11:30 a.m. | Virtual

2025-26 Chair: Ranae Case Evenson, Superintendent, Jordan Public Schools
2025-26 Chair-Elect: Matt Grose, Superintendent, Grand Rapids School District

​The Executive Development Committee works with the association staff to support excellent professional development for MASA members. Committee members assess member needs, review current services, explore possible additional services, and review the bylaws and recommend changes when appropriate. Committee members also advise and inform the process of planning conferences, workshops, and other means of providing a diverse and meaningful menu of learning options.

Nominating Committee

Meeting Date: November 13 | 11–12:15 p.m. | Virtual

2025-26 Chair: Brandon Lunak, Superintendent, Moorhead Area Public Schools
2025-26 Chair-Elect: Minda Anderson, Assistant Superintendent, Big Lake Schools

The Nominating Committee is responsible for conducting the nomination process for association officers and annual awards. ​

Federal Advocacy Committee

Meeting Dates: November 20, February 6 | 10–11 a.m. | Virtual

2025-26 Chair: Michael Thomas, Superintendent, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
2025-26 Chair-Elect: Scott Vedbraaten, Superintendent, Browerville Public Schools

The Federal Advocacy Committee is responsible for establishing communications with Minnesota's eight U.S. Congresspersons and Minnesota's U.S. Senators. As more federal legislation is enacted that impacts local schools, we need a better, and unified voice, to influence legislation at the national level.​

Legislative Committee

Meeting Dates: October 10, November 21 | 10–12:30 p.m. | Quora Education Center

2025-26 Chair: John Magas, Superintendent, Duluth Public Schools
2025-26 Chair-Elect: Lisa Sayles-Adams, Superintendent, Minneapolis Public Schools

• Finance Sub-Committee Chair (2025-26): Michael Meihak, Superintendent, NRHEG Public Schools
• Finance Sub-Committee Chair-Elect (2025-26): Peter Olson-Skog, Superintendent, W. St. Paul-Mendota Hgts.-Eagan Area Schools
• Policy Sub-Committee Chair (2025-26): Sue Chase, Superintendent, Cass Lake-Bena Schools
• Policy Sub-Committee Chair-Elect (2025-26): Amy Thuesen, Director of Technology, Austin Public Schools

The Legislative Committee is responsible for developing organizational position statements reflecting the view of MASA membership. The Committee identifies issues, gathers information, solicits input from members, and conducts research. The Committee develops the written legislative priorities (educational position statements and platform) in preparation for publishing and distribution to members, legislators, other policymakers and other agencies as appropriate, prior to and during the legislative session. Committee members may be asked to provide written or oral testimony to policymakers.

Triple E Committee

Meeting Dates: October 13, January 12, April 20 | 10–11 a.m. | Virtual
Focuses on equity, excellence, and engagement to strengthen educational leadership statewide.​

MASA Foundation Board

Meeting Dates: August 21, January 22, April 23 | 10–11 a.m. | Virtual

Chair: Ranae Case Evenson

Leads the School Administrators Charitable and Educational Foundation, supporting leadership development, research, and scholarships.