, Ithaca
This session is intended for school board members—both veteran and newly elected or appointed—whose districts are using MASB’s Superintendent Evaluation Tool. During this engaging session, participants will delve into how to use the instrument effectively. Areas of focus include describing indicators of superintendent job performance and identifying possible artifacts and evidence.
, Virtual live event
Join MASB Legal Counsel and Director of Labor Relations and Policy Brad Banasik, J.D. and Assistant Director of Labor Relations and Legal Services Daniel Feinberg, J.D. to explore aspects of the Michigan Open Meetings Act and how it affects your governance role.
This introductory course provides board members with clarification about the different types of data for the strategic, tactical, administrative and operational roles of boards and districts.
, Lansing
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. Sessions include: The View From the Middle: Board and Superintendent Relationships, Rules of Engagement (Civility), Your Resources and Giveaways, Legal Update and Q & A (Virtual Meetings, FOIA, Open Meetings Act)
, Lansing
This event is an opportunity to come to Lansing and hear from legislators as well as budget experts with a timely summary of the budget’s status. It also allows for networking between districts to learn from one another and the opportunity to speak with your Legislator and their staff about issues facing your district.
This session is intended for school board members—both veteran and newly elected or appointed—whose districts are using MASB’s Superintendent Evaluation Tool. During this engaging session, participants will delve into how to use the instrument effectively. Areas of focus include describing indicators of superintendent job performance and identifying possible artifacts and evidence.
, Ludington
This course is designed to teach the necessary skills and knowledge for establishing policy. You will learn how to identify common policy errors, develop procedures, oversee policy and use the Policymaker's Checklist.
, Lansing
Join us in Lansing at MASB's headquarters for two days of networking, Board Member Certification (CBA) classes and Board Presidents Workshops!
This session is intended for school board members—both veteran and newly elected or appointed—whose districts are using MASB’s Superintendent Evaluation Tool. During this engaging session, participants will delve into how to use the instrument effectively. Areas of focus include describing indicators of superintendent job performance and identifying possible artifacts and evidence.
Teambuilding focuses on boards working together effectively to achieve common goals. Topics include characteristics of effective board teams, group dynamics, identifying individual board behavior styles of each member, and learning how to use this awareness to build teamwork, communication skills for team members and handling conflict.
, Virtual live event
Join MASB Director of Government Relations Jennifer Smith to learn about the fundamentals of advocacy. Participants will learn tools to engage in the legislative process.
, Waterford
Classes offered include: CBA 101: Fundamentals of School Board Service CBA 103: Basic School Finance CBA 214: Open Meetings Act CBA 223: Parliamentary Procedure CBA 248: Teambuilding CBA 258: Conflict Resolution CBA 276: Board/Superintendent Relations CBA 297: Effective Board Meetings CBA 303: Overseeing the Superintendency Read course descriptions at masb.org/cbas.
, Virtual live event
Join MASB staff for a Member Matters webinar—an opportunity to share what is going on in your district and hear from others about any topic that is top of mind for you, your board and district. Sharing with and learning from each other are some of the greatest benefits of our education community.
, Virtual live event
Join MASB Education Programming Manager MacKenzie Feldpausch, M.A. and Certification Manager and Instructional Designer Amy Rucker, M.S. as they talk about individual and whole board development. This will include the Board Member Certification (CBA) program, which offers school board leaders a way to develop new skills, stay up-to-date on educational issues and earn recognition for development as a school board member.
, Virtual live event
Learn about improving your communication skills—particularly what your body language, facial expressions and social media presence can say about you.
, Virtual live event
You'll be introduced to MELG, the Michigan Education Leadership Group, to learn about each group's role in education. MASB's Don Wotruba, CAE will facilitate discussion between representatives from the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators and Michigan School Business Officials.
, Wayne
, Virtual live event
Join MASB Director of Leadership Development and Executive Search Services Greg Sieszputowski, M.Ed. and Assistant Director of Executive Search Services Jay Bennett, M.Ed. as they discuss how board members can support their superintendent. Professional development, state of the superintendency and the importance of mentorship will be just a few of the timely topics covered.
, Wayne
, Virtual live event
Join MASB staff for a Member Matters webinar—an opportunity to share what is going on in your district and hear from others about any topic that is top of mind for you, your board and district. Sharing with and learning from each other are some of the greatest benefits of our education community.