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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Executive Development Committee
2025-26 Meeting Dates: Coming Soon
2024-25 Chair: Melissa Radeke, Superintendent, Lester Prairie School District
2024-25 Chair-Elect: Ranae Case Evenson, Superintendent, Jordan Public Schools
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
2025-26 Meeting Dates: Coming Soon
2024-25 Chair: Chris Swenson, Superintendent, Holdingford Public Schools
2024-25 Chair-Elect: Brandon Lunak, Superintendent, Moorhead Area Public Schools
The Nominating Committee is responsible for conducting the nomination process for association officers and annual awards.
Federal Advocacy Committee
2025-26 Meeting Dates: Coming Soon
2024-25 Chair: Theresa Battle, Superintendent, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District
2024-25 Chair-Elect: Michael Thomas, Superintendent of Prior Lake-Savage Area 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
2025-26 Meeting Dates: Coming Soon
2024-25 Chair: Marc Johnson, Executive Director, ECMECC
2024-25 Chair-Elect: John Magas, Superintendent, Duluth Public Schools
- Finance Sub-Committee Chair: Anthony Bonds, Assistant Superintendent, Duluth Public Schools
- Finance Sub-Committee Chair-Elect: Michael Meihak, Superintendent, NRHEG Public Schools
- Policy Sub-Committee Chair: Heidi Nistler, Assistant Superintendent, Saint Paul Public Schools
- Policy Sub-Committee Chair: Sue Chase, Superintendent, Cass Lake-Bena 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.