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Get ready for back-to-school season! Join us in downtown Kalamaz oo for a weekend full of specialized Board Member Certification (CBA) clas ses\, interactive Board Presidents Workshops and valuable networking oppor tunities.
MASB classes provide essential benefits through peer-to-pe er learning and collaboration. Don't miss this chance to connect with scho ol board members from around the state at our Summer Institute!
SUGGESTED COURSES FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS \n\n | 8:30 a.m. &ndash\; 3 p.m. Full- Day Workshop Breakfast and lunch included.& nbsp\;Books are not included with workshop regis tration\, but are available for purchase. One Day\, Two Books\, Countless Co nnections This year\, we&rsquo\;re diving into two powerful books: Good to Great by Jim Collins and The Governance Core 2 .0 by Davis Campbell and Michael Fullan. With expert facilitators and a school board focus\, you&rsquo\;ll leave with fresh ideas and practical strategies you can put into practice. Facilitated by Paul Salah\ , Ed.D.\, Superintendent\, Huron Valley Schools and Yvonne Caamal Canul\, MASB Consultant |
Books are available for purchase when you register for the event o nline. Simply add them to your cart with your workshop registration. While the books are optional\, they are strongly recommended. Having them available during the workshop will help you engage more fully in discussions\, deepen your learning experienc e\, and provide valuable resources you can reference long after the event. After purchase\, you can pick up your book(s) at event registration in Kalamazoo in August. Please note that Su mmer Institute book purchases will not be shipped to you.
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3:30 &ndash\; 6:30 p.m. (Choose one class below) CBA 102: Governing Through
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8 &ndash\; 10 p.m.
NEW\n \;Strike Up a Conversation: Friday Networkin g Night\n Join us for an evening of duckpin bowling \, great conversation\, snacks and beverages in downtown Kalamazoo! After a day of learning\, connect with fellow attendees and MASB staff in a fun\ , casual atmosphere designed to help you build meaningful connections and enjoy a memorable night out. We encourage all attendees to stop by\, say hello\, and connect with us during the 2026 Summer Institute! (Registered attendees only. Attendee name badges are requir ed during the entire event.) | < a href="https://www.masb.org/about-masb/staff-directory/contact-me---stacy -washington" style="float:right\;" class="btn btn-primary me-4" target="bl ank">SPONSOR THIS EVENT! \;  \; |
8:30 &ndash\; 11:30 a.m. (Choos e one class below) Breakfast included. CBA
104: Basic School Law* |
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Administrators and educators may receive SCEC H certification credits for attendance upon approval.
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Radisson Plaza Hotel &\; Su
ites Kalamazoo
100 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo\, MI 49007
Room Rate: \;$182
Self-Parking Ra
te: $10/night
(Before applicable taxes and fees\; proo f of sales tax exemption must be received by the hotel.)< /p>
Reservation Deadline: \;July 16\, 2026\, or unt il sold out.
Make reservations online \;or call 269.343.3333 and menti on the MASB Summer Institute.
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Generously Supported By:
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\;CBA 261: Advocac
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\;CBA 251: District Strategic Planning and Goal Setting*
