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Friday, May 9, 2008
Click on the link above to download materials from the 2008 Urban Project held in Okemos recently.
MASB's Director of Legislative Affairs, Don Wotruba, recently flipped the tables on long-time Capitol Correspondent Tim Skubick. During this conversation, Tim provides an insider look at some of the political issues in Lansing, and a preview of the hot issues to be discussed at the MASB/MASA Legislative Conference on May 27. Click on the link above to listen.
Spring is here and now is the perfect time to participate in training and professional development. MASB has several great opportunities available in May to help you enhance your knowledge:
MCSA Spring School Law Seminar Board Policy to Classroom Practice: Data Informed Decision-Making 2008 MASB/MASA Legislative Conference
MASB introduced the Media Honor Roll in an effort to promote the fact that our public schools are quality places to educate Michigan schoolchildren, and to foster positive relationship-building with local media. The Media Honor Roll is a way to recognize fair and balanced reporting about our schools. Media can be recognized in three categories: print, radio and television. Click on the link above for nomination information. Nominations are due by June 2, 2008.
To present a positive and productive atmosphere for decision-making, you need strong leadership among board members demonstrated by teamwork, effective communication, problem-solving skills and positive relationships between the board and the superintendent. MASB provides customized workshops, onsite at a location most convenient to you that focuses on your board's specific challenges and situations. Through a complete analysis of your needs, skilled and highly trained facilitators identify problem areas and design solutions unique to your board. The OnSight customized workshop modules include: - Board self-evaluation assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Roles and responsibilities
- Meeting management
- Goal Setting
- Team building
- Board/superintendent relations
- Community connections
- Facilitated superintendent evaluation.
For more information and assistance in selecting the services you need for the results you want, or to schedule a customized training module for your team, contact Kathy Hayes, director of leadership development, 517.327.5905, 800.968.4627, ext. 225 or khayes@masb.org.
A new campaign, Your Michigan - Live, Learn, Work, Play, was recently launched to emphasize the return on the dollar for taxpayers. The campaign focuses on the services - from roads and recreational programs to education and public safety - local government units provide to families across the state. Click on the link above to download artwork, articles and a news release, or to view a short video about the campaign.
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.
MASB is happy to introduce a new video to help communicate the importance of school board member training. Click on the link above to watch the video and learn what the public really thinks about board member training.
Click on the link above to download a free resource manual for school districts. The toolkit will help you improve negotiations in your district.
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