District leaders are charged with many important responsibilities including the need to be an effective legislative advocate for your district and the students it serves. MASA and MoASBO have designed a workshop for superintendents, assistant superintendents, and chief financial officers, that will give participants the knowledge and confidence to build relationships with those at the state capitol, to advocate for good legislation, and to push back against legislation that is harmful to your districts and public education.
This workshop will address the following topics:
Building community partnerships / Developing parent meetings
Building relationships with legislators so your voice is effective
Preparing to make a positive impact when testifying in a committee hearing
Legal pitfalls
Communicating legislative issues with the Board of Education and staff
The workshop will include a visit to the state capitol.
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Time: 9:00 am. to 4:00 pm.
Location: MCSA Education Center, 3550 Amazonas Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109 or chose to participate online via webinar.
Cost: $60 (includes lunch)
There is no charge if you are participating in the “MASA First-Year Superintendent Workshop Discount Program." However, you must register so we can plan for food.
Deadline for Registration: Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
This workshop is part of the MASA LDS Series in collaboration with MoASBO.
Workshops registration cancellations will only be accepted in writing 72 hours (three business days) prior to the event. 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 $20 administrative charge. NO SHOWS will be charged the full amount.
Presenters:
Dr. Kyle Kruse, Superintendent, St. Clair R-XIII
Mrs. Carol Embree, CFO (Retired) Springfield R-XII
This school finance workshop is designed to provide a higher level of understanding for superintendents, chief financial officers, and other central office administrators in their first five years on the job.
If you are looking for practical information to build your capacity as a financial decision maker and some tools to help you make a positive impact for your district, this workshop is for you.
The program will address the following topics:
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:
MCSA Education Center, 3550 Amazonas Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109
or
Live-Stream Webinar / Recorded Option.
Cost: $60
(No charge if participating in the First-Year Workshop Discount Program, but we still need you to complete the registration form)
Deadline to register is Thursday, October 20, 2022.
Workshop registration cancelations will only be accepted 72 hours (three business days) prior to the event. All cancelations received less than 72 hours prior to the event will be subject to the full registration charge. ALL cancelations will be subject to a $20 administrative charge. NO SHOWS will be charged the full amount.
Greetings! The MASA Emeritus Committee and MASA staff will be hosting a state-wide reunion for all MASA Emeritus members on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the MCSA Education Center, 3550 Amazonas Drive, Jefferson City, MO, 65109.
This event is provided at no cost to you. However, we do request an RSVP no later than Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
Time Activity
9:00 a.m. Social Hour (continental breakfast)
10:00 a.m. Welcome & Introductions
10:10 a.m. Public School Retirement System Update
10:45 a.m. Better Schools for Missouri and Legislative Update
11:00 a.m. MASA Update
11:30 a.m. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Update
11:45 a.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Missouri Retired Teachers Association Update
12:45 p.m. MASA History and Humor
1:30 p.m. Regional Planning for Spring 2023
2:00 p.m. Conclusion
*2022 – 2023 MASA Emeritus Committee Members include: Nancy Greeley, Richard Phillips, Mike Jinks, Maggie Anderson, Dennis Cooper, Tanya Vest, Terry Reid, Stan Johnson, Jay Reese, Bert Kimble, Shelly Jokerst, Jim Welker, Thomas Gotsch, Terry Stewart, Joylynn Pruitt-Admas, Bill Rebore, J.D. King, and Elaine Hnderson.
Respectfully,
Dr. Doug Hayter, MASA Executive Director
Mr. Kelly Hinshaw, MASA Director of Leader Development
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 $300. 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.
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**)
** 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.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Mr. Kelly Hinshaw at 573-647-0591 or khinshaw@mcsa.org
