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Membership in the Missouri Association of School Administrators shall consist of active, group, associate (individual and business), emeritus and honorary members. Only active members shall be eligible to vote and hold office. Each active member must declare membership in one MASA region for voting purposes.  Membership is for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. 

MASA Membership Categories (Each category has a specific online application form):

Active Membership - any person shall be eligible for active membership who serves as a Missouri public school superintendent, central office administrator of a public school, administrator of an education agency, association, college or university, or teacher preparing persons for a career in education or educational administration in these institutions.  MASA Active Dues = .007 of your 2022 - 2023 salary, rounded to the nearest dollar.  2022 - 2023 Active Membership Application

Group Membership - any superintendent who purchases an Active Membership may purchase an additional Group Membership for their school district. A Group Membership will include one additional active membership for the school district and any number of non-voting central office memberships, as submitted by the superintendent.  Group membership dues are tied directly to the superintendent's application and active membership.  2022 - 2023 Group Membership Application

Individual Associate Member - any person actively engaged in, or associated with, any phase of schoolwork or otherwise interested in educational administration in Missouri shall be eligible for associate membership in the Association. Individuals employed as administrators in Missouri public school districts shall not be eligible for associate membership.  Individual Education Associate member dues are $50.00 per year.  2022 - 2023 Individual Associate Member Application

Business Associate Member - any vendor or company who either markets products or services to the public schools or who wishes to provide support to public school superintendents through their professional association may become a business associate member.Business Associate membership dues are $200. per year.  2022 - 2023 Business Associate Member Application

Emeritus Member - any active member of MASA who retires from work in Missouri education shall be eligible for emeritus membership. This emeritus membership will expire should the member return to a position that qualifies for active membership.  There are no dues associated with this membership category.  

Honorary Member - the Executive Committee shall have authority to confer honorary membership in the Association.  There are no dues associated with this membership category.

Membership in the Association may be denied or rescinded by the Executive Committee or its designee when it is deemed to be in the best interest of the Association.

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On behalf of MASA, I would like to congratulate you on your new position as Superintendent of Schools and invite you to participate in an event specifically designed to help you successfully begin your first year as a superintendent. The workshop and dinner will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in the lower level of the MCSA Education and Conference Center, 3550 Amazonas Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109.

The workshop and dinner are provided to you at no cost.  The attire is business casual.

Time               Activity                                                                                        Facilitator                       

2:00 p.m.       Welcome and Introductions                                                         Mr. Kelly Hinshaw, Director of Leader Development

2:10 p.m.       Your First 100 Days – It Has Never Been Like This Before!        Dr. Sarah Marriott, Superintendent, Boonville R-I

3:40 p.m.       Break

3:45 p.m.       MASA: LEAD – DEVELOP – SUPPORT                                       Mr. Kelly Hinshaw, Director of Leader Development

4:45 p.m.       Break (Opportunity to check-in to a hotel if staying for the DESE meeting on Wednesday)              

6:00 p.m.       Dinner at the MCSA Education Center                                         

6:30 p.m.       Greetings and Introductions                                                          Dr. Doug Hayter, MASA Executive Director            

                        Presentation: Leading as a Superintendent                                 Dr. Brad Swofford, Superintendent, Branson R-IV

                                                                                                                                                          & President, MASA Executive Committee

7:30 p.m.       Conclude

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kelly Hinshaw, MASA: Office Phone: 573-638-4825; Cell: 573-647-0591

PS:          The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s New Superintendent Workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., so we hope you will come to Jefferson City on Tuesday to enjoy our workshop and dinner and then attend DESE’s workshop the next day.  The DESE event is a separate registration process, and they should provide you with that information. 

Hotels:  You are welcome to stay anywhere in the area, but there are three hotels located near to our office that offer a government rate, if you tell them that you are with a school district and supply your tax-exempt letter. 

• Candlewood Suites, (573) 634-8822. 
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, (573) 761-0400
• Hampton Inn by Hilton, (573) 634-7440

Please RSVP for this MASA event by registering here by Thursday, June 9, 2022.  If you are not able to attend, we would appreciate that RSVP as well.

MASA Masters Golf Tournament, June 6, 2022

The MASA Masters Golf Tournament will be held June 6, 2022, at the Osage National Golf Course - Lake Ozark, Missouri. 

Four-Person Scramble
Entry Fee - $75/Person
Open to All Active and Emeritus MASA Members

Sponsored by Lawrence E. Smith/KidsGuard

REGISTER HERE

If you are a Business Associate Member of MASA and wish to participate, please contact the MASA Office at 573-638-4825 or contact ann@mcsa.org.

MEETING DATES

The program includes four days of interactive workshops at the MCSA Educational Center in Jefferson City, Missouri.

• Wednesday & Thursday, June 15 & 16, 2022 and Tuesday & Wednesday, October 11 & 12, 2022

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Quality leadership is essential for school districts to succeed.  One of MASA’s objectives is to seek out educational leaders who have the qualities needed to guide school districts to greater levels of success.

The Aspiring Superintendent cohort is designed to provide a wide variety of in-depth learning opportunities to help prepare leaders to become viable candidates for the superintendent role or other central office administrative positions.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Interactive learning experiences focused on the following topics:

• Attributes of a high-quality superintendent
• Building experiences into your current position that will improve your market value
• Preparing your family for the changes that will come
• Understanding what search firm consultants and school boards look for during the process
• Ethical decisions in a real world
• Fostering quality Board / Superintendent relations.
• Building leadership capacity in you and others
• The art of engaging others in mission, vision and goal setting for the school community
• Creating balance in all that you do
• Q & A with current superintendents from around the state
• Developing the skills for researching a district’s data that you are interested in pursuing
• Participation in and review of mock interviews with experienced professionals
• Peer review of current resume, letters of introduction and entry plans
• Addressing culture district-wide
• Evaluating members of a leadership team
• Impacting your team with professional development
• Understanding and prioritizing finances

REGISTRATION

Registration Fee: $600  

Fee includes:

• Hotel Accommodations for two nights
• Training materials for the four sessions
• Refreshments during the workshops 
• Six meals

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cohort registration cancellations will only be accepted in writing or email (three business days) prior to the first day of the cohort.  All cancellations received less than 72 hours prior to the event will be subject to the full registration charge.  ALL cancellations will be subject to a $50.00 administrative charge. No shows will be charged the full amount.

Questions:

• Kelly Hinshaw, Director of Leader Development
• Email: khinshaw@mcsa.org 
• Office: 573.638.4825
• Cell: 573-647-0591

Download the Flyer:  Aspiring Superintendent 2022 - 2023

Register Online Here!

Register Here!

Overview:

This year-long support program for first-year superintendents will provide a variety of learning opportunities, while also providing a network to enhance your performance as a district leader.  

Invoices for any of these components will not be sent to your new school district until after July 1, 2022, unless otherwise requested.  

This program and its cost are offered in addition to your annual MASA membership dues.

The MASA First-Year Superintendent Support Program consists of two major components:

MASA Administrator Mentoring (AMP) (Cost = $300)

The MASA Mentoring Committee will pair first-year, K-12 superintendents with a mentor for the school year. This program includes 10 hours of face-to-face contact with your mentor.  As part of the process to upgrade your initial certification, this program fulfills the mentoring requirement for DESE.  New K-8 superintendents that have never served as a principal should access a mentor through DESE’s Regional MO Leadership Development Program (MLDS) specialist.  In that case, MASA will be in contact with DESE to help coordinate your K-8 Superintendent / Principal mentor.   Read more .....

MASA Professional Development Opportunities (Total value = $540, see 25% discount offer below**)

1. 1. Finance Workshops (3 @ $60 each)
      1. Setting the Tax-Rate workshop (typically offered in August at the end of DESE Conference)
      2. Evaluating the Budget workshop (typically offered in October in Jefferson City)
      3. Developing Next Year’s Budget workshop (typically offered in March in Jefferson City)

1. 2. Lead, Develop, Support Workshop Series (6 @ $60 each)
      1. Legal Issue Workshops on specific topics.  (3 @ $60 each, typically offered in several locations across the state during late fall).
      2. Board / Superintendent Relations Workshop (1 @ $60 each, typically offered in several locations across the state during the winter).
      3. Personnel Workshop (1 @ $60 each, typically offered in several locations across the state during January/February).
      4. Advanced Leadership Skills Workshop (1 @ $60), 

** Discount Offer: Sign-up now and save 25% off the normal workshop cost.  If you choose to register for all nine of the PD opportunities at the time you sign up for the MASA Administrator Mentoring Program, you will be invoiced a flat fee of $400 (savings of $140).  You may select the workshop sites most convenient for you to attend once the locations are published. Refunds for cancelations are not available.  However, you may fill your registration spot with a designee from your district, if you are unable to attend for any reason. 

2022 - 2023 Registration Link

If you have any additional questions, please contact Mr. Kelly Hinshaw at 573-647-0591 or khinshaw@mcsa.org

Last June, the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) Executive Committee approved three new support programs for superintendents: 

• the Emerging Superintendent Coaching Program for superintendents in years two and three of their superintendent career, 

• the Collaborative Cohort Program for superintendents with four or more years of experience, 

• and the Superintendent Helpline. 

The Emerging Superintendent Coaching Program and the Collaborative Cohort Program established through a partnership with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) began this school year and currently serves nearly 140 superintendents throughout the state. 

MASA has appointed John Jungmann to coordinate the three programs. John, along with Carol Embree, are leading the efforts for the Superintendent Helpline. I am pleased to inform you that the Superintendent Helpline, available to all superintendents in the state of Missouri to provide immediate and regular support, has now been established and will be piloted from January 10 - May 31.   

The Superintendent Helpline will be operated by MASA, who will also engage with members of other professional organizations based on the needs of MASA members. Through survey results, superintendents have identified board relations, personal wellness, budget and finance, and public relations to be the primary support areas desired. Superintendents needing support in these areas will call or text 573-415-6996 and leave a message with the following information: Caller Name, Caller Cell Phone, School District, and the Topic/Question. 

Helpline calls or text messages received between 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. will be responded to within two hours. Any additional information needed will be acquired through a follow-up call with the superintendent. The call or text will be assigned to an experienced professional based on the identified topic or question. The helpline procedure may be accessed at this link.   

This program is being provided at no cost to the superintendent or district. This pilot will inform the design and future modifications to the Superintendent Helpline project. We hope you will take advantage of this new resource as you continue to serve the students of Missouri.  

MASA remains committed to providing additional supports in growing the impact school leaders have on student success while responding to the COVID-19 crisis and increasing both job satisfaction and retention in the role of the school superintendent.