In Memoriam
It is with sorrow that we inform our members that one of our former colleagues recently passed away. On May 16, 2019, Steve Bakita passed away. Steve retired as a superintendent from St. Johns...
Nominate Your Superintendent for the MASA 2020 Superintendent of the Year Award
Each year, the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators awards the MASA Superintendent of the Year Award (SOY) to a superintendent who has shown tremendous effort and dedication to enriching the lives of children...
Are You Running Your School District as a Business?
By Bob Kittle Government should be run like a business, right? Yes and no. There are some terrible businesses out there no that no one should emulate, yet there are some great practices from...
Disciplining Students for Off-Campus Criminal Sexual Conduct
Last summer, the Michigan Legislature amended Section 1311 of the Revised School Code, which now allows – and, in some cases, requires – schools to suspend or expel students who commit criminal sexual conduct...
RFPs Now Open for the MASA 2019 Fall Conference
MASA is now accepting RFPs for our annual Fall Conference near Traverse City, set for Sept. 18-20, 2019. We are looking for dynamic, forward-thinking presenters who will inspire excellence in our public school leaders. Proposals will...
Office of Head Start Public Schools Collaboration Demonstration Project
The Office of Head Start is accepting applications for the Public Schools Collaboration Demonstration Project. Ten to 12 districts will work together with the U.S. Office of Head Start to address connections among school...
In Memoriam
It is with sorrow that we inform our members that one of our former colleagues recently passed away. On April 18, 2019, William Ross passed away. William was a long-time educator who spent more...
MASA Announces Support of Gov. Whitmer’s 2020 Budget Proposal
Governor’s budget embraces equity and protects school funding LANSING – The Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators (MASA) today announced its support for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2020 budget proposal, which includes a $507 million investment...
AASA National Superintendent Certification Program
The AASA National Superintendent Certification Program is a dynamic, interactive professional development program held over a twenty-month time-period and is geared toward new and emerging superintendents. The program was designed by superintendents and is...
Summer Learning FAQs (with advice from Michigan districts who are doing it well!)
Every year, greater and greater numbers of students and parents are asking their districts for summer learning options. So, what holds schools back from offering their students summer learning opportunities? The answer is: While...