Revised Superintendent Model Contract The Minnesota School Boards Association and the Minnesota Association of School Administrators are happy to provide to member districts and administrators a revised Model Superintendent Contract. The Model Superintendent Contract has been in effect and used throughout the state for many decades. It is consistent with state statutes regarding Minnesota superintendent contracts and other employment law rights and obligations and also with what MSBA and MASA see as best practices in a fair and efficient contract between a district and its chief executive officer. It is the product of many years of experience and a balanced treatment.
MASA Virtual Legislative Updates with Lobbyist Valerie Dosland MASA members are invited to a series of virtual legislative updates from MASA Lobbyist Valerie Dosland during the 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session! We are happy to be partnering with the Minnesota Association of School Business Officials (MASBO) for these virtual sessions. Valerie will share what is happening at the legislature and what you can do to advocate for your district. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions and share concerns and information!
All sessions are hosted via Zoom at 12:30 pm CST! Dates for additional updates will be added as needed throughout the legislative session.
Registration Open! 2024 MSBA/MASA Day at the Capitol 9 a.m. Monday, March 18, 2024 Radisson Hotel St. Paul Downtown, 161 St. Anthony Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103 Room: Capitol Hall
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open our joint day at the capitol with MSBA! Members from MSBA and MASA will gather for networking and learning, and to hear from some of Minnesota’s education policy and finance decision-makers. Full information, lodging, and registration can be found here: www.mnmsba.org/workshops-events/day-at-the-capitol/.
Registration:Click here to access the MSBA Event Registration webpage (log-in required). Fee: $60 ($80 for late/walk-in registration) (The registration fee will cover a morning snack, lunch, program materials, and parking at the hotel.) Registration deadline: March 11, 2024 — Registration completed after March 11 will be considered late/walk-in. Direct Registration and Questions: Jen Ebert at registration@mnmsba.org
2024 MASA/MASBO Legislative Updates with Lobbyist Valerie Dosland MASA members are invited to a series of virtual legislative updates from MASA Lobbyist Valerie Dosland during the 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session! We are happy to be partnering with the Minnesota Association of School Business Officials (MASBO) for these virtual sessions. Valerie will share what is happening at the legislature and what you can do to advocate for your district. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions and share concerns and information!
Our online registration has closed for this conference. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sara Klecker at sara.klecker@mnasa.org or plan to do a walk-in registration by visiting the registration desk at the conference. We hope to see you there!
Professional Dialogue Sessions Announced! MASA Members are invited to join Dr. Michael Thomas, Superintendent of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools,in a series of three professional dialogue sessions exploring topics of interest to our currently practicing school administrators. Full information and registration!
Session Dates April 2, 2024 | Metrics that Matter May 7, 2024 | Planning for the 2025 School Year
All sessions scheduled for 8 - 9 am via Zoom. Due to the generous support of the MASA Foundation, these sessions are offered to MASA members at no cost.
New MASA Mailing Address! Please note that this is not a physical office, just a post office box. MASA P.O. Box 427 Medford, MN 55049
As we approach the end of the 2022-23 school year, we at MASA and MASE would like to express our sincere gratitude to you for being a valued member of our organization. On behalf of our leadership and staff, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your continued support and involvement in your professional association. We are excited to invite you to renew your membership for the upcoming year! Whether you are an active or retired member, a part of MASA, MASE, or both, your active participation plays a crucial role in maintaining the vitality and strength of your associations. In return, your associations strive to provide you with a diverse range of benefits and services that continue to expand over time.
Renewing members received their log-in instructions on May 30, 2023 from deb.larson@mnasa.org. If you are new to MASA, you can complete your membership registration here: https://events.resultsathand.com/membership/2184/.
MASA Business Partner Membership Renewals! Thank you to all of our 2022-23 Business Partners!
You can renew your membership today at: events.resultsathand.com/masabusiness/2201. Your unwavering support plays a pivotal role in enabling MASA to provide exemplary service to our members!
We hope that you'll choose to renew your business partner membership and consider elevating your membership level for the upcoming school year. Be sure to take a moment to review the benefits of being a MASA Business Partner too! Your continued support and commitment are invaluable to us as we strive to enhance our collaborative efforts in the education community.
Introducing the Sourcewell District Purchasing Hub We are excited to announce that MASA has been selected as one of Sourcewell's first state pilot sites for the new District Purchasing Hub! This means that we have been chosen to participate in the testing and development of this innovative procurement solution, which is designed to make purchasing easier and more efficient for school leaders.
MASA has been working closely with Sourcewell and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, to develop and refine our pilot site, ensuring that it meets the unique needs of our members. We are proud to be at the forefront of this initiative, and we believe that this new purchasing hub will improve the way that districts source their supplies and services.
MASA launches the CPC Online Marketplace! MASA is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Cooperative Purchasing Connection (CPC) as we launch the new CPC Online Marketplace!
The CPC Online Marketplace offers MASA members access to a wide range of products and services, including office supplies, technology, facility maintenance, and transportation, allowing you to conveniently find everything you need to meet your district purchasing needs in one place.
The CPC Online Marketplace will save you time by eliminating the need for time-consuming bids and multiple price quotes. You'll be able to quickly and easily find the compliant and competitively solicited contracts all in one place, streamlined so you can get the best value for your organization!
We invite you to explore our new CPC Online Marketplace hosted on the MASA website at www.mnasa.org/cpc-online-marketplace. In order to access the full features of the online marketplace, you will need to log into your CPC’s Express Online Marketplace account.