In the coming weeks, MASB will launch a new process designed to better match superintendent candidates with the needs of school districts. Communications Specialist Sarah Ford recently sat down with Director of Superintendent Search Dick Dunham to talk about MASB's new board-superintendent matching process and how it will result in a better fit between superintendent candidates and board profiles.

Oxford Community Schools Superintendent Dr. William Skilling will address attendees of MASB's Annual Fall Conference on Friday, Oct. 23. Director of Communications Jennifer Rogers recently sat down with Dr. Skilling and recorded a podcast that discusses how Oxford is breaking conventional wisdom to create a culture of success, and how it can be replicated in other districts regardless of circumstances. In the first part of the podcast, Dr. Skilling talks about the biggest challenge facing education–which he says isn't money. The second part of the podcast focuses on the attitude that's necessary between a board and superintendent in order to achieve world class excellence.

MASB's new Director of Superintendent Search Dick Dunham talks about his vision for the superintendent search service, and the new programs he plans to implement to help school districts find their next quality leader.

Director of Government Relations Don Wotruba and Assistant Director of Government Relations Peter Spadafore discuss the recently passed federal stimulus package and the governor's budget proposal, and what they both mean for schools.

MASB's Assistant Director of Government Relations Peter Spadafore recently sat down with Waverly Community Schools' Curriculum Director to discuss the personal curriculum allowed under the Michigan Merit Curriculum.

Listen to Legislative Affairs Director Don Wotruba and Capitol Correspondent Tim Skubick discuss the issues facing education.

Listen to MASB's Director of State Legislative Affairs Don Wotruba discuss the issues that have the potential to impact the education community.

Click on the link above to download a brief public service announcement about School Board Recognition Month. 

Micki Magee discusses the many benefits of MASB's Employment Relations Information Network (ERIN). A new, improved site is coming this summer. Listen in to see what ERIN can do for your district. 

Brad Banasik, MASB's legal counsel discusses the upcoming MCSA Legal Conference. Brad provides a window into the conference topic of the legal consequences of the school funding crisis. Listen now, and then register to attend the conferences on April 27. 

MASB's second podcast, from Director of Legislative Affairs Don Wotruba, discusses the governor's budget and tax proposal, and its impact on public education.