Get ready for back-to-school season! Join us in downtown Kalamazoo for a weekend full of specialized Board Member Certification (CBA) classes, interactive Board Presidents Workshops and valuable networking opportunities.
MASB classes provide essential benefits through peer-to-peer learning and collaboration. Don't miss this chance to connect with school board members from around the state at our Summer Institute!
SUGGESTED COURSES FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERSFees: The full-day workshop costs $299. All CBA classes are $125 each except for CBA 101, which is $249. Board Presidents Workshops are $349 each. All meal functions are for registered attendees only and are based on their session enrollment.
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Full-Day Workshop Breakfast and lunch included. Session details coming soon! |
3:30 – 6:30 p.m. (Choose one class below) CBA 102: Governing Through Policy* | |
8 – 10 p.m. NEW Strike Up a Conversation: Friday Networking Night Join us for an evening of duckpin bowling, great conversation, snacks and beverages in downtown Kalamazoo! Unwind 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 required during the entire event.) | SPONSOR THIS EVENT!
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8:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Choose one class below) Breakfast included. CBA 259: Creating Trust: Key Ingredient in School Improvement* |
8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Breakfast and lunch included. CBA 101: The Fundamentals of School Board Service* |
12:15 – 3:15 p.m. (Choose one class below) Lunch included. CBA 257: School District Safety and Security* |
3:30 – 6:30 p.m. (Choose one class below) CBA 103: Basic School Finance* |
8:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Choose one class below) Breakfast included. CBA 104: Basic School Law* |
Administrators and educators may receive SCECH certification credits for attendance upon approval.
Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo
100 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Room Rate: $182
Self-Parking Rate: $10/night
(Before applicable taxes and fees; proof of sales tax exemption must be received by the hotel.)
Reservation Deadline: July 16, 2026, or until sold out.
Make reservations online or call 269.343.3333 and mention the MASB Summer Institute.
Generously Supported By:
CBA 261: Advocacy for Public Education (Sunday, Aug. 9)
