2020-2021 MASA Great Start Cohort
for new superintendents and administrators

To Register: Click Here
Please register by Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

Cohort Fee:
Because of the generous support of Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors we are able to offer this cohort for $499 for all seven sessions. Price includes continental breakfast, lunch, and beverages for full-day sessions. The price will not be prorated for missed sessions. Participants may not register for individual sessions.

Contingent plans are in place depending on the circumstances of COVID-19; including a different venue with fewer attendees and social distancing or offering the workshop via ZOOM.  
We will make that decision later depending on the circumstances.

MASA Membership Requirement:
You MUST be a Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) member to attend. Not a member yet? Please submit your membership online at https://events.resultsathand.com/membership/1194.
 
Continuing Clock Hours:
CEUs will be provided for each session.
 
Session Dates and Info:
Session 1 – Thursday, August 20, 2020  • Virtual
Online Session
9 am - 3:15 pm
Topics: Your Association: Benefits and Resources, School Board Relationships, Communicating with Your School Board, Discussion: Back to School – What are your questions and ideas?
 
Session 2 – Sunday, September 27, 2020 • Virtual 
9 am - 4 pm
Liability Issues and Employee Discipline, Great Start Cohort Graduate Panel, Art of Influence
 
Session 3 – Wednesday, October 28, 2020 • Virtual 
This session is shared with the MASA Finance Academy
9 am - 4 pm
Topics: Levy Certification and Truth in Taxation, Strategic Financial Planning: Analyze Needs and Allocate Resources, The Basics of HR - What You Need to Know
 
Session 4 – Wednesday, November 18, 2020  • Virtual
This session is shared with the MASA Finance Academy
9 am - 4 pm
Topics: Budget Planning Calendar, Communicating about School Finance Across Multiple Audiences, Special Ed Finance, Funding Options for Public Schools 
 
Session 5 – Wednesday, December 16, 2020  • Virtual
MASA Offices | 1884 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN
9 am - 4 pm
Topics: Leading for Equity, Leading for Deeper Learning, Lobbying on Behalf of Your District
 
Session 6 – Wednesday, March 10, 2021  • Virtual
This session is shared with the MASA Finance Academy
Marriott Northwest |7025 Northland Dr. N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
9 am - 4 pm
Topics: Contract Negotiations, Tracking School Finance: What Should Be on Superintendents’ Radar, Panel – Our Best Finance Advice for New Superintendents, Local Reporting
 
Session 7 – Wednesday, April 21, 2021
MASA Offices | 1884 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN
9 am - 4 pm
Topics: Coaching Principals and District Level Leaders, Mental Health Issues, Legal Desk: Current Events and Hot Topics for School Leaders
 
Session topics are subject to change. All handouts are hosted electronically. Remember your laptop or tablet and please dress casually.

AGENDAS

Session 1 – Thursday, August 20, 2020

​Session 2 – Sunday, September 27, 2020

​Session 3 – Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Session 4 – Wednesday, November 18, 2020

​Session 5 – Wednesday, December 16, 2020

​Session 6 – Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Session 7 - Wednesday, April 21, 2021​

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