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Professional Learning:
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NEW: MDE Superintendent and Charter Leader Update
May 11, 2015
View Here
NEW: Legislative Update
Valerie Dosland, MASA Lobbyist
May 10, 2021
One week left in the legislative session
With only a week left in the legislative session, conference committees have been meeting to discuss differences in their respective budget bills. However, legislative leaders and the governor have yet to agree upon budget targets, or the other sticking points, for that matter. Those sticking points include whether tax increases are part of the overall budget, further limitations to the Governor's use of peacetime emergency powers and continued rollback of COVID restrictions, what role the legislature plays in allocating $2.5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds, and police reform. Until they resolve these issues, we do not expect much action on the budget bills. Read More
NEW: Save the Date!
Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA)
and Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors present...
School Tax Elections: Planning for Success in the New Normal
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
in person at the MASA Offices
1884 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
Planning and executing successful school tax elections is one of the most complex and consequential leadership challenges facing school administrators. Harnessing the power of research and best practices is critically important to improve your odds of success. The content of this workshop is based on the book, School Tax Elections: Planning for Success in the New Normal, coauthored by Don Lifto and Barbara Nicol. AASA’s president, Daniel Domenech, states “Today, school tax referenda are often won or lost by small margins. With such little room for error, anyone involved in leading, planning and executing such an initiative should read this book carefully.” In addition to the content presented in the workshop, each school district, organization or business will receive one copy of this book as part of their registration. Watch for registration materials coming this summer.
NEW: 14-day COVID-19 Case Rate by County
Updated each Thursday: May 6, 2021 View Here
UPDATED: COVID-19 View Here
Are you planning to retire in 2021?
Please let us know if you will be retiring by emailing members@mnasa.org
NEW: Minnesota Orchestra Offering
As spring ushers in the tradition of graduation ceremonies across Minnesota, the Minnesota Orchestra would once again like to offer itself as the “band” for your virtual graduation ceremony. The Minnesota Orchestra is offering a free audio recording and video of its performance of Edward Elgar’s popular graduation march, “Pomp and Circumstance,” for use in conjunction with schools’ graduation ceremonies. Schools may use the audio recording in their own virtual ceremony, add the audio file to their own produced video slideshow, or present the video as part of their virtual ceremony. Schools are also welcome to use these for in-person ceremonies.
Visit https://minnesotaorchestra.org/pomp-and-circumstance-download to sign up.
MDE Updates
Heather Mueller, Ed.D.
Minnesota Commissioner of Education
April 30, 2021 Read
Support for School Nurses
Heather Mueller, Ed.D.
Minnesota Commissioner of Education
Our school nurses are working every day to support students and staff. Please check in on these valuable team members to make sure they are doing okay. Additional supports for school nurses include... Read More
UPDATED May 6: 2021 Superintendent Posted Job Openings
Simply click on the links below or visit the MASA Jobsite here
NEW: MASA Leaders of Color Affinity Group Meeting
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
9:30 - 10:30 am
The registration link is below.
MASA members who identify as leaders of color are invited to join the MASA Leaders of Color Affinity Group and gather with your colleagues (virtually, for now) for collegiality, discussion, and ideation focusing on issues of particular interest to leaders of color.
The agenda is yours — our network members will guide the topics and activities, so bring your ideas and wishes. This is your network!
The registration information. There is no cost to participate.
Zoom Link - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvduGrqjwrGdbLyz7CCiWAnjb69RoO5T5R
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Honoring our smallest heroes
Gov. Tim Walz has proclaimed April Military Child Month. More than 40% of military personnel have children who remain at home without their parents or guardians during deployments. More than 23,000 children in Minnesota have at least one parent or guardian currently serving in active military duty.
Here are four ways to get involved and participate in the celebration: https://www.presspubs.com/quad/news/honoring-our-smallest-heroes/article_6e703744-9ca8-11eb-ad34-6764e671d2ea.html
2021 MASA Election Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s election process.
We would also like to extend a special thank you to all the candidates who ran for a position on the MASA Board of Directors!
MASA Election Results:
May 11, 2015
View Here
NEW: Legislative Update
Valerie Dosland, MASA Lobbyist
May 10, 2021
One week left in the legislative session
With only a week left in the legislative session, conference committees have been meeting to discuss differences in their respective budget bills. However, legislative leaders and the governor have yet to agree upon budget targets, or the other sticking points, for that matter. Those sticking points include whether tax increases are part of the overall budget, further limitations to the Governor's use of peacetime emergency powers and continued rollback of COVID restrictions, what role the legislature plays in allocating $2.5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds, and police reform. Until they resolve these issues, we do not expect much action on the budget bills. Read More
NEW: Save the Date!
Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA)
and Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors present...
School Tax Elections: Planning for Success in the New Normal
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
in person at the MASA Offices
1884 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
Planning and executing successful school tax elections is one of the most complex and consequential leadership challenges facing school administrators. Harnessing the power of research and best practices is critically important to improve your odds of success. The content of this workshop is based on the book, School Tax Elections: Planning for Success in the New Normal, coauthored by Don Lifto and Barbara Nicol. AASA’s president, Daniel Domenech, states “Today, school tax referenda are often won or lost by small margins. With such little room for error, anyone involved in leading, planning and executing such an initiative should read this book carefully.” In addition to the content presented in the workshop, each school district, organization or business will receive one copy of this book as part of their registration. Watch for registration materials coming this summer.
NEW: 14-day COVID-19 Case Rate by County
Updated each Thursday: May 6, 2021 View Here
UPDATED: COVID-19 View Here
Are you planning to retire in 2021?
Please let us know if you will be retiring by emailing members@mnasa.org
NEW: Minnesota Orchestra Offering
As spring ushers in the tradition of graduation ceremonies across Minnesota, the Minnesota Orchestra would once again like to offer itself as the “band” for your virtual graduation ceremony. The Minnesota Orchestra is offering a free audio recording and video of its performance of Edward Elgar’s popular graduation march, “Pomp and Circumstance,” for use in conjunction with schools’ graduation ceremonies. Schools may use the audio recording in their own virtual ceremony, add the audio file to their own produced video slideshow, or present the video as part of their virtual ceremony. Schools are also welcome to use these for in-person ceremonies.
Visit https://minnesotaorchestra.org/pomp-and-circumstance-download to sign up.
MDE Updates
Heather Mueller, Ed.D.
Minnesota Commissioner of Education
April 30, 2021 Read
Support for School Nurses
Heather Mueller, Ed.D.
Minnesota Commissioner of Education
Our school nurses are working every day to support students and staff. Please check in on these valuable team members to make sure they are doing okay. Additional supports for school nurses include... Read More
UPDATED May 6: 2021 Superintendent Posted Job Openings
Simply click on the links below or visit the MASA Jobsite here
- Ashby School District filled by Jon Moore, current Principal, Ashby School District
- Austin School District filled by Joey Page, current Superintendent, Byron School District
- Bloomington School District filled by Eric Melbye, current Associate Superintendent, Anoka-Hennepin Schools
- BOLD School District (application deadline May 7)
- Breckenridge School District filled by Brad Strand, current Admin Team, Fergus Falls School District
- Byron School District Interviewing
- Chisholm School District Interviewing
- Clearbrook-Gonvick Minnesota School District Interviewing
- Climax Shelly School District (application deadline May 20)
- Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District (application deadline May 17)
- Cook County School District (application deadline May 3)
- Dassel-Cokato School District filled by Mark Raymond, current Executive Director, Austin School District
- Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District filled by Shannon Hunstad, fcurrent Superintendent, Lancaster School District
- Edina School District filled by Stacie Stanley, current Ass't. Superintendent, Eden Prairie School District
- Henning School District filled by Melissa Sparks, current Principal
- Houston School District filled by Mary Morem, current Principal at Triton School District
- Intermediate School District 917 filled by Michael Favor, current Assistant Superintendent, Roseville Area School District
- La Crescent-Hokah School District filled by Eric Martinez, current Principal, Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Community School District
- Lac qui Parle Valley School District filled by Ivan Hirst, current Principal, Roseau School District
- Lake Crystal-Wellcome-Memorial Schools filled by Mark Westerburg, current Superintendent, Willits Unified School District CA
- Lake Park-Audubon Schools filled by Interim Tim Godfrey, current Superintendent in Kenmare, ND
- Lancaster School District Interviewing
- Le Sueur-Henderson Public School District filled by Jim Wagner, current Superintendent, Johnson County School District, Buffalo, WY
- Lynd School District filled by Jerry Rasmussen, current Superintendent, South Dakota
- Madelia School District Interviewing
- Marshall Public School District filled by Jeremy Williams, current Interim Superintendent, Marshall School District
- Martin County West School District filled by Chad Brusky, current Interim Superintendent
- Mesabi East School District filled by Jeff Burgess, current Superintendent, Clearbrook-Govick School District
- Montevideo School District filled by Wade McKittrick, current Superintendent, Wabasso School District
- NE Metro Intermediate School District 916 filled by Val Rae Boe, current Director, NE Metro Intermediate School District 916
- New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) School District filled by Michael Meihak, current Principal, Faribault School District
- Orono School District filled by Kristine Flesher, current Director of Special Services, Orono School District
- Paynesville Area Schools TBD
- Pine City Schools Interviewing
- Robbinsdale Area School District filled by David Engstrom, current Superintendent, Colorado
- Rochester Public School District (application deadline April 26)
- Roseville Area School District filled by Jenny Loeck, current Assistant Superintendent
- Royalton School District Interviewing
- Sartell-St. Stephen School District filled by Jeffery Ridlehoover, current Assistant Superintendent
- Sibley East School District filled by Joseph Libby, fcurrent Executive Director, Teaching & Learning, Iowa
- Tri-County School District filled by Mike Gadbois, current Principal, Alaska
- Ulen-Hitterdal School District filled by Ryan Baron, current Superintendent, Tri-County School District
- Wabasso School District filled by Jon Fulton, current Superintendent, Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District
- Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District (application deadline June 10)
NEW: MASA Leaders of Color Affinity Group Meeting
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
9:30 - 10:30 am
The registration link is below.
MASA members who identify as leaders of color are invited to join the MASA Leaders of Color Affinity Group and gather with your colleagues (virtually, for now) for collegiality, discussion, and ideation focusing on issues of particular interest to leaders of color.
The agenda is yours — our network members will guide the topics and activities, so bring your ideas and wishes. This is your network!
The registration information. There is no cost to participate.
Zoom Link - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvduGrqjwrGdbLyz7CCiWAnjb69RoO5T5R
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Honoring our smallest heroes
Gov. Tim Walz has proclaimed April Military Child Month. More than 40% of military personnel have children who remain at home without their parents or guardians during deployments. More than 23,000 children in Minnesota have at least one parent or guardian currently serving in active military duty.
Here are four ways to get involved and participate in the celebration: https://www.presspubs.com/quad/news/honoring-our-smallest-heroes/article_6e703744-9ca8-11eb-ad34-6764e671d2ea.html
2021 MASA Election Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s election process.
We would also like to extend a special thank you to all the candidates who ran for a position on the MASA Board of Directors!
MASA Election Results:
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President-Elect – Greater MN - Regions 1-8 (2021-2022)
Laine Larson, Superintendent, Brainerd Public Schools Region 4 - Superintendent Component Group Representative (2021-24) Rick Bleichner, Superintendent, Herman-Norcross Community Schools Region 6 - Superintendent Component Group Representative (2021-24) Andrew Almos, Superintendent, East Central Public Schools Region 7 - Superintendent Component Group Representative (2021-24) Kevin Grover, Superintendent, International Falls Schools Region 9 - Superintendent Component Group Representative (2021-24) (Two seats open) Astein Osei, Superintendent, St. Louis Park Public Schools Teri Staloch, Superintendent, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Region 9 - Metro Central Office Component Group Representative (2021-24) Stacie Stanley, Associate Superintendent, Eden Prairie School District Retiree Representative (2021-24) Janet Mohr, MASA Retiree |
Reading and TedTalk on addressing racism
One of our members has shared the following link and information about Dena Simmons who recently left Yale’s Center for Emotional Intelligence to start her own non-profit. She is a brilliant scholar and a very good writer. She also has an impressive TedTalk.
https://inservice.ascd.org/if-we-arent-addressing-racism-we-arent-addressing-trauma/
2021 Press Releases:
Regional Administrators of Excellence Award
View Press Release Here
Kay E. Jacobs Memorial Award
Laine Larson, Superintendent of Brainerd Public Schools
Outstanding Central Office Leader Award
Michelle Krell, Director of Teaching and Learning of Owatonna Public Schools
Outstanding Central Office Leader Award
Tim Wald, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations of White Bear Lake Area Schools
One of our members has shared the following link and information about Dena Simmons who recently left Yale’s Center for Emotional Intelligence to start her own non-profit. She is a brilliant scholar and a very good writer. She also has an impressive TedTalk.
https://inservice.ascd.org/if-we-arent-addressing-racism-we-arent-addressing-trauma/
2021 Press Releases:
Regional Administrators of Excellence Award
View Press Release Here
Kay E. Jacobs Memorial Award
Laine Larson, Superintendent of Brainerd Public Schools
Outstanding Central Office Leader Award
Michelle Krell, Director of Teaching and Learning of Owatonna Public Schools
Outstanding Central Office Leader Award
Tim Wald, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations of White Bear Lake Area Schools
MASA Legislative Platform
MASA Legislative Platform
Call for Proposals
MASA is inviting proposals for future Master Classes.
We know our members are busier than ever. We also know that our members are learners, and value the opportunity to enhance personal and professional skills. MASA is offering a number of shorter workshops that we are calling our Master Classes. A master class is an opportunity offered by an expert presenter to learners of advanced skill in a particular profession or discipline. MASA’s master classes will be held virtually every few weeks or so and will feature presentations that address the expressed needs and interests of our members.
Anyone who is interested in presenting a master class is invited to submit a proposal by clicking here. This brief proposal form takes only a few minutes to complete. This is an ongoing invitation, so there is no deadline for submissions, but please send an email to Jeanna Vohnoutka (jeanna.vohnoutka@mnasa.org) so our staff will know you have submitted your proposal.
Some things to note:
Topics can be any subject that would interest educational leaders.
Sessions are short, 90 minutes at most.
Because we offer the sessions at no charge to our members, presenters are not compensated.
Sessions are presented virtually using Zoom.
Thank you for considering a presentation. Your willingness to share your work is a great gift to your colleagues!
Management Concerned for Public Education (MCPE)
During the legislative session, MASA will once again be at the capitol representing YOU!
MASA is committed to providing an excellent effort of influencing lawmakers in the support of educational leaders.
"It Takes All of Us” to do this, and we need your support.
Join MCPE today!
MASA Legislative Platform
Call for Proposals
MASA is inviting proposals for future Master Classes.
We know our members are busier than ever. We also know that our members are learners, and value the opportunity to enhance personal and professional skills. MASA is offering a number of shorter workshops that we are calling our Master Classes. A master class is an opportunity offered by an expert presenter to learners of advanced skill in a particular profession or discipline. MASA’s master classes will be held virtually every few weeks or so and will feature presentations that address the expressed needs and interests of our members.
Anyone who is interested in presenting a master class is invited to submit a proposal by clicking here. This brief proposal form takes only a few minutes to complete. This is an ongoing invitation, so there is no deadline for submissions, but please send an email to Jeanna Vohnoutka (jeanna.vohnoutka@mnasa.org) so our staff will know you have submitted your proposal.
Some things to note:
Topics can be any subject that would interest educational leaders.
Sessions are short, 90 minutes at most.
Because we offer the sessions at no charge to our members, presenters are not compensated.
Sessions are presented virtually using Zoom.
Thank you for considering a presentation. Your willingness to share your work is a great gift to your colleagues!
Management Concerned for Public Education (MCPE)
During the legislative session, MASA will once again be at the capitol representing YOU!
MASA is committed to providing an excellent effort of influencing lawmakers in the support of educational leaders.
"It Takes All of Us” to do this, and we need your support.
Join MCPE today!