The governing structure of MASA begins with its ten regions throughout Michigan. The input of members into this organizational structure helps form the goals of MASA. MASA staff works every day to help accomplish these goals.

Representation for all public K-12 and intermediate school districts is accomplished through these regions. Members in each region meet regularly to enhance communication and professional growth. Your local representation is further developed by electing members from each region to sit on the statewide MASA Council. The Council meets monthly and sets the general policies and goals of the Association.

The Executive Board is composed of seven members elected on a statewide basis. The Executive Board oversees the daily operations of MASA.

MASA maintains four standing committees focused on specific goals integral to our mission of providing unity and leadership for the continuous improvement of public education in Michigan. Committees advise the Board and Council on major educational issues.

Executive Board elections were held May 1-15, 2013. Congratulations to:

• John Searles, superintendent of Midland ESA, who was elected President-Elect for the year. 
• Nathan Bootz, superintendent of Ithaca Public Schools and
• Tina Kerr, superintendent of Coldwater Community Schools

Bootz and Kerr were each  elected to serve three year director terms (2013-16) 

Please mark your calendar for August 9 to join us for the President and Executive Board Installation luncheon, 11:30 a.m., at the Lexington Hotel.

2013-14 Executive Board

• President - Dave Campbell, Livingston ESA
• President Elect - John Searles, Midland County ESA
• Past President - Mary Vratanina, Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle ESD
• Director - Nathan Bootz, Ithaca Public Schools
• Director - Kimberley Hart, Whitmore Lake Public Schools
• Director - Tina Kerr, Coldwater Community Schools
• Director - Susan Zurvalec, Farmington Public Schools

2012-13 Executive Board

• President - Mary Vratanina, Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle ESD
• President Elect - Dave Campbell, Livingston ESA
• Past President - Tom Langdon, Sturgis Public Schools
• Director - Kimberley Hart, Whitmore Lake Public Schools
• Director - John Searles, Midland County ESA
• Director - Tom TenBrink, Jenison Public Schools
• Director - Susan Zurvalec, Farmington Public Schools

MASA Council

Downloads: 2012-13 Council Roster; 2012-13 Meeting Schedule; 2013-2014 Meeting Schedule

Links: Lead Forward Project 

Communications Strategies (Feb 2012A)
Why Public Education?--tell your district's story (Nov 2012)

2011 Minutes: October; November; December

MASA Committees

Membership Services Committee

Professional Leadership Committee

Conference Planning Committee

Legislative Committee

MASA Regions

There are ten regions of the state, each with representation on the MASA Council. Visit the MASA Regions page for maps, meeting minutes and more information.