MASB and MASA recognize the important role administrative and executive professionals play in the job of educating Michigan’s children in a safe and supportive environment. We hope you'll join us for this joint event packed with professional learning, networking and more.
Refreshments and lunch included.
Please note: This event is exclusively for administrative and superintendent assistants—it is not intended for school board members.
Agenda
| 8 a.m. | Registration |
9 a.m. | Setting the Stage for Success Don Wotruba, CAE, Executive Director, MASB |
9:05 a.m. | Board Secretary Boot Camp Brad Banasik, J.D., Legal Counsel and Director of Labor Relations, MASB Stay current on legal requirements and responsibilities so you can confidently support compliant and effective board operations. |
10:50 a.m. | Tools of the Trade: Executive Assistant Tool Kit Heather Harvey, Executive Assistant, MASA Discover practical tools, templates and strategies that make board work smoother, more organized and more efficient. |
11:20 a.m. | Tools of the Trade: Hands-On Collaboration Work alongside colleagues to shape a practical resource designed by and for executive assistants and board secretaries. |
11:50 a.m. | |
| 12:30 p.m. | Tools of the Trade: From Ideas to Action Continue the collaborative work of turning ideas into a usable toolkit you can take back to your district. |
1 p.m. | Election Ready Mike Gresens, J.D., Thrun Law Firm, P.C. Learn the key election timelines, requirements and responsibilities that ensure your district board elections run smoothly. |
2 p.m. | Get On Board: Support Strong School Leadership Debbie Stair, M.N.M.L., Assistant Director of Leadership Development, MASB Explore how MASB’s Get On Board campaign can help you support board recruitment and community engagement in your district. |
2:30 p.m. | Lead With Care Lauren Kazee, Living S.L.O.W.™ Learn simple, meaningful ways to foster a culture of care that strengthens relationships and supports well-being at work. |
3:25 p.m. | Bringing It All Together MacKenzie Feldpausch, M.A., Education Programming Manager, MASB |
