Committees

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MASA Standing Committees

MASA committees provide members with meaningful opportunities to contribute their expertise, influence the direction of the association, and connect with colleagues from across Minnesota. Whether your interests lie in professional learning, advocacy, leadership development, equity and engagement, or supporting the next generation of school leaders, there is a committee where your voice can make a difference.

Committee appointments are for a one-year term. MASA strives to ensure representation from all nine regions of the state, with a goal of having at least two representatives from each region and a minimum of 18 members per committee.

Members may serve on multiple committees and will be placed on each committee they select during the sign-up process.

Committee meeting dates listed below are tentative until approved by the newly appointed committee chairs and chair-elects. Calendar invitations will be sent to committee members by August 1, 2026, to confirm meeting dates and details.

​Please contact Taylor Ethen with any questions.

Nominating Committee

Meeting Date: November 12, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Virtual

2026-27 Chair: Minda Anderson, Assistant Superintendent, Big Lake Schools
2026-27 Chair-Elect: TBD

The Nominating Committee leads the nomination and selection process for MASA leadership positions and annual awards, helping recognize and elevate outstanding educational leadership.

Federal Advocacy Committee

Meeting Dates: November 16, 2026; February 5, 2027 | 10:00–11:00 a.m. | Virtual

2026-27 Chair: Scott Vedbraaten, Superintendent, Browerville Public Schools
2026-27 Chair-Elect: TBD

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 impacts local schools, the committee works to strengthen MASA’s voice and influence on national education policy.

Legislative Committee

Meeting Dates: October 30, 2026; November 20, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Quora Education Center

2026-27 Chair: Lisa Sayles-Adams, Superintendent, Minneapolis Public Schools
2026-27 Chair-Elect: TBD

Finance Sub-Committee Chair (2026-27): Peter Olson-Skog, Superintendent, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area Schools
Finance Sub-Committee Chair-Elect (2026-27): TBD

Policy Sub-Committee Chair (2026-27): Amy Thuesen, Director of Technology, Austin Public Schools
Policy Sub-Committee Chair-Elect (2026-27): TBD

The Legislative Committee develops MASA’s legislative priorities and position statements by identifying key issues, gathering member input, conducting research, and advising advocacy efforts. Committee members may be asked to provide written or oral testimony to policymakers.

Excellence, Equity & Engagement (Triple E) Committee

Meeting Dates: October 12, 2026 | 10:00–11:00 a.m.; January 11, 2027 | 8:00–9:00 a.m.; April 19, 2027 | 10:00–11:00 a.m. | Virtual

Facilitated by: MASA Executive Director and Professional Learning Director

The Triple E Committee focuses on advancing excellence, equity, and engagement to strengthen educational leadership and student outcomes across Minnesota.

MASA Foundation Board

Meeting Dates: August 20, 2026; January 19, 2027; April 20, 2027 | 10:00–11:00 a.m. | Virtual

2026-27 Chair: TBD
2026-27 Chair-Elect: TBD

The MASA Foundation Board supports the School Administrators Charitable and Educational Foundation through leadership development, research, scholarships, and initiatives that strengthen educational leadership across Minnesota.