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 Remote video conferencing options will be available for all meetings.

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Executive Development Committee
Meeting Dates: August 17 (10:00-11:30 - virtual), December 14 (10:00-11:30 - virtual) and April 14 (1:00-2:30 - virtual)

2023-24 Chair: Stacie Stanley, Superintendent, Edina Public Schools
2023-24 Char-Elect: Melissa Radeke, Superintendent, Lester Prairie 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.

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Nominating Committee
Meeting Dates: November 21 (10:00-11:15 - virtual) and February 6 (10:00-11:00 - virtual)

2023-24 Chair: Heidi Hahn, Superintendent, Brainerd Public Schools
2023-24 Chair-Elect: Chris Swenson, Superintendent, Holdingford Public Schools
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The Nominating Committee is responsible for conducting the nomination process for association officers and annual awards. ​

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Federal Advocacy Committee
Meeting Dates: October 26 (10:00-11:00 - virtual) and February 8 (10:00-11:00 - virtual)
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2023-24 Chair: Darren Kermes, Superintendent, SW Metro - Intermediate 288
2023-24 Chair-Elect: Bill Gronseth, Superintendent, St. Peter 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.​

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Legislative Committee
Meeting Dates: December 12 (10:00-12:00 - Quora) and January 23 (10:00-12:00 - Quora)

2023-24 Chair: Jason Berg, Superintendent, Farmington Area Schools
2023-24 Chair-Elect: Marc Johnson, Executive Director, ECMECC

Finance Sub-Committee Chair: Vern Capelle, Superintendent, Upsala Area Schools
Finance Sub-Committee Chair-Elect: Anthony Bonds, Assistant Superintendent, Duluth Public Schools

Policy Sub-Committee Chair: Anthony Padrnos, Executive Director of Technology, Osseo Area Schools
Policy Sub-Committee Chair: Heidi Nistler, Assistant Superintendent, Saint Paul Public Schools
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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.​

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