Nominations are now open for several seats on the MASA Board of Directors. Nominations will close on February 7, 2025, at 4 pm.
MASA officers and board members have the opportunity to influence education in Minnesota and serve their fellow colleagues. We encourage you to nominate yourself or a colleague who you feel would be a strong leader for MASA!
Officer and Representative Seats for Nomination: MASA President-Elect - Greater MN, Regions 1-8 (2025-26) | Eligible Members Region 1 Superintendent Rep. (2025-28) | Eligible Members Region 3 Superintendent Rep. (2025-28) | Eligible Members Region 8 Superintendent Rep. (2025-28) | Eligible Members Region 9 Superintendent Rep. (2025-28) | Eligible Members Greater MN Central Office Rep. (2025-28) | Eligible Members Greater MN Special Education Rep. (2025-28) | Eligible Members Greater MN Technology Rep. (2025-28) | Eligible Members
Each representative will serve a three-year term representing their region and component group beginning July 1, 2025. MASA Board of Directors term limits are two consecutive terms.
All voting members are eligible to nominate for the President-Elect. However, if your region and component group are not listed in the open Board seats, you are only eligible to nominate for the President-Elect seat.
Thank you in advance for participating in the nomination process. Your involvement keeps our association strong!
President-Elect – Greater MN, Regions 1-8 (2025-26) The President-Elect serves one year, followed by one year as President and one year as Past President. All MASA Active members from Regions 1-8 are eligible for this position. The President-Elect alternates between Regions 1-8 and Region 9 every other year.
In the year of the presidency, the President's district will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
In addition, the President-Elect must:
be an active MASA member be a practicing administrator
have five years of successful administrative experience in Minnesota
be committed to MASA and its goals
have time available to represent MASA for three years (2024-27) as President-Elect, President, and Past President
Accountabilities of this office include:
Participates in MASA Executive Committee (Officer) and Board Meetings. Officer meetings are mostly held virtually. There are 4 Board Meetings per year: at the Fall Conference, December at Quora Education Center, at the Spring Conference, and a June retreat
Assists the President in providing general leadership to the organization
Performs all duties of the President, in the absence of the President
Recommends appointments of all standing committee members, including Chairs-Elect.
Region Component Group Representative Nomination Process Any “Active” (voting) MASA member may nominate themselves or a colleague. Both nominator and nominee must be a member of the MASA Region and/or Component Group to which the nomination pertains.