MASA eUpdate

This week's edition of the "Henton Headlines" includes information about your MASA Summer To-Do List, updated time for the ESST webinar, MN AASA Governing Board members on the Hill, and more! Read the full post here.

Check out the MASA summer to-do list -- read it here in the Henton Headlines!

On July 1, 2024, we have updated the password for the members-only section of the MASA website. New log-in information has been sent to all renewed members. We will roll over our member email lists on September 3, 2024. In order to continue receiving member communications and access to members-only resources, be sure to renew your membership!

July 25, 2024 from 11 am - 12 pm.

This was originally scheduled from 1 - 2 pm, however MDE has announced they are holding an ESSR III webinar now at 1 pm.

Do you have questions about implementing the recent changes to ESST? This webinar is in response to requests for more information regarding ESST and is being offered through a collaboration of the following education organizations: Minnesota Association of School Administrators, Minnesota Association of School Business Officials, Association of Metropolitan School Districts, Minnesota School Boards Association, and the Minnesota Rural Education Association. We ask that school districts submit their ESST questions here prior to the session. This session will be hosted by MSBA. We will pass along the virtual access/registration link when it becomes available! Stay tuned!

Registration at: events.resultsathand.com/mde/2564

Join us for the 2024 MDE/MASA Back to School Conference, on Tuesday, August 6 at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest. Bring a team and benefit from the chance to discuss how what you are learning impacts your own district. The conference registration rates increase on July 22, so register today!

MASA is inviting nominations for the 2025 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year. The program pays tribute to the talent and vision of the men and women who lead our state’s public schools. Any superintendent, chancellor, or top leader of a school system in Minnesota who plans to continue in the profession may be nominated. This program is designed to recognize the outstanding leadership of active, front-line superintendents. Full information can be found here!

This award is proudly sponsored by ATSR.

Our annual membership registration is open now! Information and instructions on how to renew was sent to all active and retiree members on May 30. If you know of any new administrators to your region or district who would benefit from joining MASA - and be sure to send them a link to the membership registration page! Register here!

Thank you to all of our 2023-24 Business Partners! Registration is now open for the 2024-25 school year. Your business main contact has received information regarding your renewal. You can find the full information online at: events.resultsathand.com/masabp25/2784!

The 2024-25 MASA Committee sign-up is now available online. If you are interested in serving on one of our MASA committees, please fill out the short form with your committee interests. The committee sign-up will close at 4 pm on August 1, 2024. In order to participate on a MASA committee you must hold an Active, Service, Persons on Leave/Intern, Retiree, or Business Partnership membership. MASA Student and Subscription memberships are unable to participate.

Registration is now open for the MASA Great Start Cohort for new superintendents and administrators! Cohort members will have the opportunity to meet other new leaders, receive information from seasoned leaders, and develop practical skills designed to help them be successful in the first year of their new position. If you know of any new superintendents and administrators in your region, please encourage them to register for this cohort experience. Full information and registration here!

Proudly sponsored by Baker Tilly and Ehlers.

From June 7 to August 9, the MASA offices will be closed on Fridays starting at 12 pm noon. If you need immediate assistance you can contact Executive Director Deb Henton by email (deb.henton@mnasa.org) or via cell phone (651-439-7719).

MASA will be featuring our valued business partners in our weekly association eUpdate to all MASA members. We will select a business partner each week to feature in the weekly eUpdate. Thank you for your continued partnership with MASA!

Submit your business information here: https://forms.gle/q9kjUFV3Dv7aQp7F7.

Check out all of the business partner features here: www.mnasa.org/business-partner-feature.

Due to the length of our weekly eUpdates, our email will often get clipped in different email providers. If that is occurs for you, just click or tap into the email to open the eUpdate on your browser. You can also read it here!

St. PAUL — When property or homes are in danger or destroyed, as they have been over the last week, local first responders and volunteers work tirelessly to protect their communities.

However, when there are gaps in what local governments can provide during a declared emergency or disaster, counties can ask the state for assistance.

“We know how hard local first responders and community leaders work during an emergency,” said The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) division Deputy Director, Kevin Reed. “Our job in the SEOC is to work with those leaders and provide state assistance where needed.” Read the full release here!

One strategy article will be posted to the MASA website each month! You can find Don's latest referendum strategy, "Big 3: Communications, Canvassing & GOTV" online at: https://www.mnasa.org/school-tax-elections.

MDH is offering school IAQ plan trainings in fall 2024, in-person statewide and a webinar. This training will discuss requirements and best practices for school IAQ. School staff, service providers, and others are welcome to attend. The training is free. Registration is required. See MDH School IAQ Plan Training for details and registration.

Need procurement solutions? Please consider checking out our Minnesota School District Purchasing Sites! We have partnered with Sourcewell and Cooperative Purchasing Connection to create two purchasing sites for MASA members! Check them out here!

Episode 5: Rethinking Success Metrics

Guest: Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, Superintendent, Hopkins Public Schools

Listen Here | Check out the episode on Podcastle

Tailored to current and future school leaders, the Rethink Possible podcast delivers relatable and relevant content from superintendents and other education thought partners. Each conversational episode provides solutions to common challenges and opportunities while accommodating the busy lifestyle of today's school leaders. Episodes will be published twice a month!

MASA is excited to share that the Teaching Channel, an on-line provider of continuing credits, graduate credits and other resources, have partnered with MASSP, MESPA and MASA to provide an easier path for our members to acquire CEU’s. Full info at www.mnasa.org/teaching-channel.

The MASA Foundation is pleased to announce the return of the Foundation Endowment Campaign! All proceeds from the campaign go toward achieving the Foundation’s mission of enhancing the leadership development of educational administrators just like you. Can your fellow MASA members count on your support for 2023-24? Full info at www.mnasa.org/donate.

Post unlimited job vacancies, for all levels of positions. The MASA Jobsite Online is well managed with daily attention to detail and customer service. The cost of an annual subscription is less than just a few advertisements placed in the major and local newspapers. Also, the Department of Education recognizes the MASA Jobsite as a valid advertisement when a school district is seeking a variance for a teacher in a specific subject. We currently have 118 districts using the Jobsite and they have posted nearly 2,000 jobs!

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