ANNOUNCEMENTS
Professional Learning:
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NEW: Call for Proposals
MASA 2021 Fall Conference September 27-28 • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) MASA is requesting proposals for concurrent breakout sessions for the fall conference. Sessions are 1 hour long and take place on Monday, September 27, and Tuesday, September 28. Our conference theme is: Learning for the Next Normal In March, 2020, MASA members gathered for our conference amidst rumblings about the COVID virus. We avoided handshakes and hugs, and were liberal in our use of hand sanitizer. We ended the conference on Friday, and on Sunday the Governor announced formally what we all suspected: the world of public education had changed. In the months to follow, we tackled a new list of challenges, read pounds of government guidance, and added new terms to our leadership lexicon (PPE, masking, distancing, contact tracing, herd immunity, flattening the curve, and so on). Now, about a year and a half later, we are “restarting.” While we contemplate our new reality as it pertains to the status of the pandemic, we consider the opportunity to provide excellent instruction with equity at its center. We know that lessons have emerged – and continue to develop – as a result of the pandemic challenge. Our most important take-away: schools are up to the task. Join your colleagues this fall, in person, and explore what we learned, how we are different, and how we will experience our next normal in Minnesota public education. Please feel free to submit any proposed topic you feel would interest education leaders. Simply go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DQM78Z3 Please include all requested information and submit your proposal by Monday, August 16. Conference registration materials will be available in August. Make plans to attend! Please share this with your colleagues. Thank you! |
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The Minnesota Department of Education
and The Minnesota Association of School Administrators 2021 Back to School Conference: Reconnecting Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8 - 10 am Convened Virtually - No cost but you must register Register online! |
NEW: EXHIBITORS! MASA Annual Fall Conference
The 2021 MASA Fall Conference exhibitor information will be emailed to business partner members on July 27th, and they will
have through August 9th for priority registration. Exhibitor information will be available on this website starting on August 10th.
Renew/Join Today by visiting: https://events.resultsathand.com/masa_bp/1362
NEW: School Tax Elections: Planning for Success in the New Normal
Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA)
and Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors present...
School Tax Elections: Planning for Success in the New Normal
Please register by Wednesday, September 10, 2021
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER VISIT:
https://events.resultsathand.com/maseapp/1397/
TIME:
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
8:00 - 8:20 am – Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:20 am - 3:30 pm – Workshop
NEW: AASA Toolkit for Local Advocates: Critical Race Theory
We are happy to share this toolkit with you, Teaching Diverse and Inclusive Curricula Materials and Defending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP?
For more information and to join https://events.resultsathand.com/masa_masemembership/1346
NEW: MASA Finance Academy Registration Now Open!
In response to feedback from our members and our colleagues aspiring to the superintendency, MASA has developed an academy with finance topics especially relevant to the practice of the superintendency. Three sessions throughout the year will provide reflective leadership and skill development leading to development in the excellent practice of the school superintendency.
These sessions will be integrated with the MASA Great Start sessions and will be offered with the gracious support of Baker Tilly.
If you are already registered for the Great Start Cohort, there is no need to register for this academy as it is included in the Great Start Cohort experience.
Registration and full dates can be found online: https://events.resultsathand.com/financeacademy/1389
Who should attend?
New Superintendents
Newer Superintendents
Aspiring Superintendents
Anyone interested in a finance refresher of that part of the superintendency.
NEW: 2021-2022 MASA Great Start Cohort
for new superintendents and administrators
Registration is now open for the MASA Great Start Cohort for new superintendents and administrators!
To register and for more information please visit: https://events.resultsathand.com/greatstart/1386.
The Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) is committed to providing excellent professional development that will support you in your professional practice. As a member of the Great Start Cohort, you will have the opportunity to meet other new leaders, receive information from seasoned leaders, and develop practical skills designed to help you be successful in the first year of your new position. In addition to the seven traditional workshops (scheduled in conjunction with conferences when appropriate for travel and schedule ease), participants will also receive access to the GSC Online Toolbox webpage filled with supporting documents and resources on popular topics.
SAVE THE DATE: MASA Annual Fall Conference
Mark your calendars! The MASA Annual Fall Conference will be held September 26 - 28 at the the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC)
NEW: MASA Summer Newsletter Online!The MASA summer newsletter has been published online!
You can view the MASA newsletter website at www.mnasanews.org/latest-edition.
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NEW: Nominations for the 2022 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year Open!
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UPDATED July 29: 2021 Superintendent Posted Job Openings
Simply click on the links below or visit the MASA Jobsite here
- Ashby School District filled by Jon Moore
- Austin School District filled by Joey Page
- Bloomington School District filled by Eric Melbye
- BOLD School District filled by Jim Menton
- Breckenridge School District filled by Brad Strand
- Byron School District filled by Michael Neubeck
- Centennial School District (interviewing)
- Chisholm School District filled by Adrian Norman
- Clearbrook-Gonvick Minnesota School District filled by Ryan Grow
- Climax Shelly School District filled by Dan Dalchow
- Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District filled by Julie Critz
- Cook County School District filled by Chris Lindholm
- Dassel-Cokato School District filled by Mark Raymond
- Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District filled by Shannon Hunstad
- Edina School District filled by Stacie Stanley
- Fairmont School District filled by Andrew Traetow
- Greenway Schools filled by Lee Warne
- Henning School District filled by Melissa Sparks
- Houston School District filled by Mary Morem
- Intermediate School District 917 filled by Michael Favor
- Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School interviewing
- La Crescent-Hokah School District filled by Eric Martinez
- Lac qui Parle Valley School District filled by Rick Ellingworth
- Lake Crystal-Wellcome-Memorial Schools filled by Mark Westerburg
- Lake Park-Audubon Schools filled by Interim Tim Godfrey
- Lancaster School District filled by Brad Homstad
- Le Sueur-Henderson Public School District filled by Jim Wagner
- Lynd School District filled by Jerry Rasmussen
- Madelia School District filled by Shelly Bauer
- Marshall Public School District filled by Jeremy Williams
- Martin County West School District filled by Cori Reynolds
- Mesabi East School District filled by Jeff Burgess
- Milroy Public School District interviewing
- Montevideo School District filled by Wade McKittrick
- NE Metro Intermediate School District 916 filled by Val Rae Boe
- New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) School District filled by Michael Meihak
- FYI: Norman County West School District will be consolidating with Ada-Borup School District
- Orono School District filled by Kristine Flesher
- Paynesville Area Schools filled by Janell Bullard
- Pequot Lakes Public Schools filled by Kurt Stumpf
- Pine City Schools filled by Paula Foley
- Robbinsdale Area School District filled by David Engstrom
- Rochester Public School District filled by Kent Pekel
- Roseville Area School District filled by Jenny Loeck\
- Royalton School District filled by Kristine Wehrkamp
- Sartell-St. Stephen School District filled by Jeffery Ridlehoover
- Sibley East School District filled by Joseph Libby
- Tri-County School District filled by Mike Gadbois
- Ulen-Hitterdal School District filled by Ryan Baron
- Wabasso School District filled by Jon Fulton, current Superintendent
- Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District filled by Brian Dietz
SitelogIQ free PD opportunities:
As a partner of K-12 districts across the U.S., SitelogIQ is focused on driving equitable outcomes for kids. Composed of superintendents and administrators, the team of education experts view challenges schools face through the lens of school leaders to facilitate dialogue and drive change. SitelogIQ works to help educators reach near and long-term district facility goals while focusing on the physical, functional, and educational needs of students and establish a new and better normal.
On June 14th, the SitelogIQ team will kick off a multi-part Webinar series to facilitate dialogue with school leaders around the country. In addition, leaders from Minnesota districts will be asked to showcase their innovative work. Topics will include:
Creating Equitable Learning Environments – what does it REALLY mean for the kids?
Community – how do you define yours?
Student Learning – what’s next?
School Board Dysfunction into Function
Athletics – politics and influence
Strategic Planning – needed now more than ever
Finance and Facilities – renovations and new construction
To receive the invitation to join Minnesota colleagues and participate in the Webinar series, send a note to info@sitelogiq.com with your name and district. Visit sitelogiq.com or follow them on social media: LinkedIn, Twitter, or YouTube to learn more.
MASA/MSHSL Representatives Selected
The MASA Board of Directors met on May 4 in a special session to select two superintendents to serve on the Minnesota State High School League, MSHSL, Board of Directors for Class A and Class AA. The Board of Directors selected Brandon-Evansville Superintendent Don Peschel to represent Class A Schools, and Prior Lake-Savage Superintendent Teri Staloch to represent Class AA Schools.
Their tenure on the MSHSL Governing Board will begin in August 2021, with the Class A position ending on July 31, 2025, and the Class AA position ending on July 31, 2023.
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.
Are you planning to retire in 2021?
Please let us know if you will be retiring by emailing members@mnasa.org
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.
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!