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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, April 29
12 - 1 pm Central Time | Add to calendar
Hosted via Zoom | Register here!
The BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) model is a comprehensive, evidence-based approach designed to improve student outcomes through personalized support, data-driven decisions, and an emphasis on the holistic well-being of students. This session will explore the journey of implementing the BARR model district-wide, from pilot phases to full-scale adoption, and the measurable impacts this has had on student success. Attendees will learn about the practical strategies, challenges, and successes associated with integrating this model at a district level, and how it can foster a supportive, high-performance educational environment for all students.
12 - 1 pm Central Time | Add to calendar
Hosted via Zoom | Register here!
The BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) model is a comprehensive, evidence-based approach designed to improve student outcomes through personalized support, data-driven decisions, and an emphasis on the holistic well-being of students. This session will explore the journey of implementing the BARR model district-wide, from pilot phases to full-scale adoption, and the measurable impacts this has had on student success. Attendees will learn about the practical strategies, challenges, and successes associated with integrating this model at a district level, and how it can foster a supportive, high-performance educational environment for all students.
2025 MASA Election Results | Read it here
Thank you to all voting members who participated in this year’s election. Your engagement strengthens our association. We also appreciate the candidates who ran for positions on the MASA Board of Directors and the AASA Governing Board. Your leadership makes a difference. Please join us in congratulating the newly elected board members listed below. We look forward to their contributions beginning July 1, 2025
Thank you to all voting members who participated in this year’s election. Your engagement strengthens our association. We also appreciate the candidates who ran for positions on the MASA Board of Directors and the AASA Governing Board. Your leadership makes a difference. Please join us in congratulating the newly elected board members listed below. We look forward to their contributions beginning July 1, 2025
In order to access the filled vacancy list, you must be an MASA member (active, retiree, or business partner).
Superintendent Job Postings (listed by close date)
- Montevideo Public Schools | Closed January 7
- GFW Schools | Closed January 10
- Worthington Schools | Closed January 12
- Eden Valley-Watkins Public Schools | Closed January 19
- Foley Public School District | Closed January 17
- St. Croix Preparatory Academy (Executive Director) | Closed January 20
- Mahnomen Public School | Closed January 21
- Plainview-Elgin-Millville Community Schools | Closed January 26
- Crosby-Ironton Public Schools | Closed January 27
- McGregor Public Schools | Closed January 29
- Red Lake County Central Schools | Closed February 3
- Red Lake Falls Public School | Closed February 3
- Kelliher Public Schools | Closed February 9
- Melrose Area Public Schools | Closed February 17
- Proctor Public Schools | Closed February 17
- Saint Peter Public Schools | Closed February 18
- Lynd Public Schools | Closed February 24
- MACCRAY Public Schools | Closed February 25
- Nevis Public Schools | Closed March 10
- Byron Public Schools | Closed March 16
- Glenville-Emmons | Closed March 20
- La Crescent-Hokah | Closed March 24
- Northwest Service Cooperative | Closed March 25
- Lake of the Woods Schools | Closed March 31
- Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District | Closed April 20
- Hastings Public Schools | Closed April 22
- St. James Public Schools | Closes April 28
- Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School | Closes April 28
- Lynd Public Schools | Closes May 4
MDE: Supporting Minnesota's Schools and Students Resources | 2025
MDE and Commissioner Willie Jett has published several messages in support of schools and students in light of recent Executive Orders. Read the full messages here!
MDE and Commissioner Willie Jett has published several messages in support of schools and students in light of recent Executive Orders. Read the full messages here!
Updated! Superintendent Checklist: July to March Added!
In an effort to help our members organize and manage the day-to-day, week-to-week, and month-to-month demands of leading a school district, we shared our new MASA Superintendent’s Checklist in August. Running from July to March, this monthly checklist serves as a guide to help you navigate through the school year. It includes links to relevant information and supportive resources and is intended to support you in your work. April through June will be shared in March!
In an effort to help our members organize and manage the day-to-day, week-to-week, and month-to-month demands of leading a school district, we shared our new MASA Superintendent’s Checklist in August. Running from July to March, this monthly checklist serves as a guide to help you navigate through the school year. It includes links to relevant information and supportive resources and is intended to support you in your work. April through June will be shared in March!
MASA Instructional Leadership Network
We are excited to welcome you to the MASA Instructional Leaders Networking meetings this year! Facilitated by our Curriculum Component Group representatives to the MASA Board of Directors, Craig Anderson and Vera Weber, we invite you to add the following dates/times to your calendars:
April 25 - Meeting Link | 1-2 pm | Add to calendar
We look forward to meeting together soon and throughout the school year! Please contact Lori Zimmerman with questions. Resources and materials will be posted here!
We are excited to welcome you to the MASA Instructional Leaders Networking meetings this year! Facilitated by our Curriculum Component Group representatives to the MASA Board of Directors, Craig Anderson and Vera Weber, we invite you to add the following dates/times to your calendars:
April 25 - Meeting Link | 1-2 pm | Add to calendar
We look forward to meeting together soon and throughout the school year! Please contact Lori Zimmerman with questions. Resources and materials will be posted here!
2024-25 MASA Professional Dialogue Sessions
Facilitated by Dr. Michael Thomas
Eight Sessions | September 2024 - May 2025 | 8 - 9 am via Zoom
Register for all the sessions here | No cost to attend!
MASA members are invited to join us in a series of eight professional dialogue sessions exploring topics of interest to our currently practicing school administrators. While the topics may be general in nature, the group will specifically address issues of race and culture pertinent to the conversation. Please note that at this time, participation in this series is open to only MASA members. Full session schedule and information can be found at www.mnasa.org/professional-dialogue-sessions.
Facilitated by Dr. Michael Thomas
Eight Sessions | September 2024 - May 2025 | 8 - 9 am via Zoom
Register for all the sessions here | No cost to attend!
MASA members are invited to join us in a series of eight professional dialogue sessions exploring topics of interest to our currently practicing school administrators. While the topics may be general in nature, the group will specifically address issues of race and culture pertinent to the conversation. Please note that at this time, participation in this series is open to only MASA members. Full session schedule and information can be found at www.mnasa.org/professional-dialogue-sessions.
Join the 2024-25 MASA BIPOC Leadership Group
Facilitated by Dr. Bernadeia Johnson
October 2024 - May 2025 | 8 - 9 am via Zoom
Register for all the sessions here: https://forms.gle/8BWUYsurXL2TouvD7
MASA members and our fellow educational leaders are invited to join the 2024-25 BIPOC Affinity Group. If you have any colleagues who would benefit from this group, please encourage them to attend! Full session schedule and information can be found at www.mnasa.org/bipoc.
Facilitated by Dr. Bernadeia Johnson
October 2024 - May 2025 | 8 - 9 am via Zoom
Register for all the sessions here: https://forms.gle/8BWUYsurXL2TouvD7
MASA members and our fellow educational leaders are invited to join the 2024-25 BIPOC Affinity Group. If you have any colleagues who would benefit from this group, please encourage them to attend! Full session schedule and information can be found at www.mnasa.org/bipoc.
Join MASA for the Women's Leadership Network!
Facilitated by Dr. Stacie Stanley, Superintendent, Edina Public Schools
October 2024 to May 2025 | 8 - 9 am via Zoom
Registration and full info here!
Facilitated by Dr. Stacie Stanley, Superintendent, Edina Public Schools
October 2024 to May 2025 | 8 - 9 am via Zoom
Registration and full info here!
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.
Read the full message and download a copy here. Links to the contract are housed on the members-only section of the MASA website for future access: https://www.mnasa.org/superintendent-contracts.html
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.
Read the full message and download a copy here. Links to the contract are housed on the members-only section of the MASA website for future access: https://www.mnasa.org/superintendent-contracts.html
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.
We invite you to explore MASA's new District Purchasing Hub for yourself. Visit www.mnasa.org/sourcewell-district-purchasing-hub to get started today!
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.
We invite you to explore MASA's new District Purchasing Hub for yourself. Visit www.mnasa.org/sourcewell-district-purchasing-hub to get started today!
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.
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.