January is School Board Recognition Month

January is School Board Recognition Month, a time to salute the hard work and dedication of all of the school board members in our state. Click on the link above to download a recognition kit or learn more about School Board Recognition Month.

MASB Board of Directors Vacancy in Region 6

At a meeting of the MASB Executive Committee held on Dec. 1, 2008, the committee voted to fill, by appointment, the Region 6 seat left vacant by the resignation of Michael Rochholz (Schoolcraft Community Schools) effective Nov. 18, 2008. Click on the link above for complete details.

New Podcast Discussing Personal Curriculum

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. Click on the link above to listen.

2007-08 Annual Report

Click on the link above to download the 2007-08 MASB Annual Report.

New! A School Board Member's Resource Guide: First Year Orientation

MASB is excited to introduce a new resource for board members. MASB has developed this guide to help prepare new board members for the complex task of serving on a board of education, and to serve as a refresher for veteran board members. The guide holds a wealth of information to guide new board members including information on the legal authority of school boards, roles and responsibilities of the board of education, the board-superintendent team, attributes of a successful school board member and much, much more. Click on the link above to download your free copy.

Members Assisting Peers Available to Facilitate Orientation Sessions

MASB's mentors, the Members Assisting Peers, are trained, prepared and available to facilitate a new board member orientation in your local district or through your ISD. To schedule an orientation session, contact Olga Holden, 517.327.5906, oholden@masb.org. To learn about the mentors, click on the link above.

The Bargaining Toolkit for School Districts

Click on the link above to download a free resource manual for school districts. The toolkit will help you improve negotiations in your district.

What Do I Get From MASB?

The benefits of membership with MASB are many. Your membership with MASB gives you a leadership advantage by offering you the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge you need to be an effective decision maker for your district. For more on what membership with MASB means, click on the link above.

Building Blocks of High Performing Schools

For New Board Members