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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Today's Public Policy report from today's Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is now available: www.masc.org/public-polic... #MAEdu
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Public Policy Updates: September 2026 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education - masc.org
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education met for their regular September meeting on September 22. The agenda can be found here; a video of the meeting is available here....
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
#MAEdu 2026 Accountability and Assessment results are now available profiles.doe.mass.edu
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School and District Profiles
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Don't forget tomorrow evening's "What to expect at the MASC/MASS Conference" session online, hosted by Division IX in partnership with Divisions II & V Sign up on our website: www.masc.org/event/what-t...
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What to Expect at the MASC/MASS Conference - masc.org
Hosted by Division IX in partnership with Divisions II & V Whether you’re attending the MASC Annual Conference for the first time or are a returning participant, this virtual session...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📢Important announcement: As many of you know, Glenn Koocher has announced his retirement after more than 25 years as MASC’s Executive Director. We are incredibly grateful for Glenn’s years of service to MASC and to school committees across Massachusetts, and we will miss him deeply.
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Citizens for Public Schools is seeking their next Executive Director. For further information: www.citizensforpublicschools.org/job-opening-... #MAEdu
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Members recently received a policy update regarding the PROTECT Act, signed into law last month. In our September bulletin (watch your mailboxes!), we share the attached policy notes on legislative action regarding cell phones and the Freedom to Read law. #MAEdu #mapoli
POLICY NOTES ON
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
• While both the Senate and the
House passed bills regarding cell
phone use in schools, the language
in the bills was very different.
Though the discussion was sent
to a conference committee, the
Legislature took no action before
the end of the formal session. No
legislation is expected this term;
policy regarding cell phones
remains a matter of local policy.
• The Freedom to Read law was
signed into law by Governor
Healey on August 10. This law
requires updates to policies on the
selection and challenge of library
materials. MASC is working with
the MA Library System, charged in
the law with creating model policy,
on redrafting model policy.
We will share this in an upcoming
newsletter
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Early bird pricing for the Annual MASC MASS Joint Conference ends this week! Be sure you register to join us in Danvers November 4-6! www.masc.org/conference/
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Annual Conference - masc.org
Annual ConferenceNovember 4-6, 2026 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore | Danvers, MA Navigating Complex Times: Centering on Students The three information-packed days will be focused on the...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Members, as you're getting your back-to-school calendar update, please be sure you're including our fall events, including upcoming Learning Lunches, Charting the Course, and Division meetings. Find it all: www.masc.org/events/
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Events Archive - masc.org
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Be sure you're planning to join us tonight at 6 PM for our online Legislative update and FY27 budget recap! www.masc.org/event/legisl...
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Legislative Update & FY27 Budget Recap - masc.org
Join MASC for an overview of the latest developments from the Massachusetts Legislature and a recap of the FY27 state budget. We’ll break down the major education policy developments, review...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Members, please note that the Events tab on our website is now updated with: 🗓️ Charting the Course sessions through the end of December; 🖥️ A call to action event on advocating for Erate; 💰 An upcoming event on the FY26 budget and legislative action. Find it all: www.masc.org/events/
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Events Archive - masc.org
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The FY27 Massachusetts Budget has officially been signed into law! A major win for public education is the creation of a new Foundation Budget Review Commission (FBRC) - a priority MASC has advocated for over many years.
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FY27 Budget: What it means for K-12 Education - masc.org
Dear MASC Members & Friends, The FY27 Budget Conference Committee recently released its final report, and just days later both the House and Senate approved the compromise budget without amendment....
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Our Public Policy Update from today's Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meeting can now be found here: www.masc.org/june-2026-bo...
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Public Policy Update: June 2026 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education - masc.org
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education met twice in June: once for a special meeting specifically on the recently released report of the graduation council, and once for their...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
This year's MASC/MASS Annual Conference, Navigating Complex Times: Centering on Students, will focus on helping school districts meet those challenges while keeping student success at the center of every decision. Take advantage of early bird registration rates and reserve your spot today!
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Annual Conference - masc.org
Annual ConferenceNovember 4-6, 2026 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore | Danvers, MA Navigating Complex Times: Centering on Students The three information-packed days will be focused on the...
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MassBudget @massbudget.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
🥈 #Massachusetts ranks #2 in the nation for child well-being in the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book, earning a score well above the national average. 🥈
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
This week, House and Senate negotiators released their supplemental budget conference committee report, reaching agreement on several education investments in both FY26 and FY27. For more, please read our latest update: www.masc.org/fy27-budget-...
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FY27 Budget Update: Supplemental Budget Includes Funding for Key Education Priorities - masc.org
Good afternoon! This week, House and Senate negotiators released their supplemental budget conference committee report, reaching agreement on several education investments in both FY26 and FY27. As a ...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Don't forget our two upcoming Learning Lunches: Tomorrow, 5/29: Understanding the MASS LEADS Act with Division X www.masc.org/event/divisi... Next Friday, 6/5: Chair Chat (for current and aspiring chairs) www.masc.org/event/learni...
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Division X Meeting: Educator Diversity & School Committee Governance - Understanding the MASS LEADS Act, Section 219 - masc.org
Join Division X for a special virtual Division Meeting/Learning Lunch on Friday, May 29th at noon. This session will review Section 219 of the MASS LEADS Act, signed into law...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Reminder that applications for the Blackstone-Millville Superintendent Search are due this Friday, May 29th! Please note that this is an EXPEDITED search. www.masc.org/job/superint...
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Superintendent - Blackstone-Millville Regional School District - masc.org
Superintendent of Schools Blackstone-Millville Regional School District, Massachusetts To download this posting as a pdf, click here.  TO download the application, click here. Position Overview The Sc...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Following extensive discussion and review, the MASC Board of Directors has adopted official positions on the recommendations contained in the Statewide High School Graduation Framework Interim Report. www.masc.org/position-pap...
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Position Paper: The Graduation Standard - masc.org
Following extensive discussion and review, the MASC Board of Directors has adopted official positions on the recommendations contained in the Statewide High School Graduation Framework Interim Report.
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Our Public Policy Update on today's Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meeting in Hudson is now posted on our website: www.masc.org/public-polic... #MAedu
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Public Policy Updates: May 2026 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education - masc.org
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education had their monthly meeting on May 19 at Hudson High School, recognizing student representative to the Board Isabel Chamberlain. The agenda of the...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Note that tomorrow's Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meeting is at Hudson High School, the school of student member Isabella Chamberlain. www.doe.mass.edu/bese/docs/fy...
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Board Documents: May 2026 - Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)
The goal of the Massachusetts public K-12 education system is to prepare all students for success after high school. Massachusetts public school students are leading the nation in reading and math and...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
As we move through May, please consider members, community leaders, and district partners who you may wish to nominate for an award this year. Nominations are due June 1! www.masc.org/forms/
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Annual Forms & Member Updates - masc.org
Annual Forms & Member UpdatesUpdate your membership & submit annual forms School Committee Member & District Information Update Forms To ensure our records are accurate and that your school committee....
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
The Senate Ways & Means (SWM)Committee’s FY27 Budget will be debated by the full Senate next week. We are urging members to contact their state senators in support of key amendments that would provide additional resources for school districts. www.masc.org/fy27-senate-...
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FY27 Senate Budget Amendment Priorities - masc.org
Senate FY27 Budget Debate Next Week Urge your State Senators to Support Key Amendments Dear MASC Members and Friends, The Senate Ways & Means (SWM)Committee’s FY27 Budget will be debated...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Please note and share this EXPEDITED search for Blackstone-Millville Regional School District. This position is a permanent superintendent position. www.masc.org/job/superint...
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Superintendent - Blackstone-Millville Regional School District - masc.org
Superintendent of Schools Blackstone-Millville Regional School District, Massachusetts To download this posting as a pdf, click here.  TO download the application, click here. Position Overview The Sc...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
All of our May and June Charting the Course sessions are now available for sign up on our website. Be sure your newly elected School Committee members are planning to join us! www.masc.org/events-landi...
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Charting the Course - masc.org
The MASC Charting the Course orientation program for fulfills the 8 hour training requirement for new school committee members as required by Massachusetts state law.
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Our May 2026 Policy newsletter, including policies regarding seclusion and restraint in schools and administration of medication, is now available on our website. www.masc.org/masc-policy-...
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MASC Policy Newsletter – May 2026 - masc.org
May 2026 MASC Policy Newsletter MASC Policy Update  In our regular review of policies for public school districts, MASC shares the following recommended policy updates. Last year, the Board of Element...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
We share the following Arts Access for All Coalition information for those who might find it of interest.
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Thank you to Jennifer Gonzalez and Matt Donovan of the Massachusetts School Building Authority for joining us today for our May Learning Lunch! 🏫 You will be able to find the recording and slides on our website shortly.
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Don't forget tomorrow's Learning Lunch about the Committee's role in the MSBA process! www.masc.org/event/learni...
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Learning Lunch - School Committee Role in the MSBA Process - masc.org
The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) process can feel complex, but school committees play a critical role at every stage. This Learning Lunch will walk participants through the MSBA proc...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Our Public Policy Update from today's Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meeting can now be found on our website: www.masc.org/public-polic...
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Public Policy Updates: April 2026 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education - masc.org
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education met for their regular monthly meeting on April 28, 2026. The agenda of the meeting can be found here; the video of the...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meets Tuesday, April 28. Their agenda, including the Milken Educator Award, an update on Safe Schools for LGBTQ+ students, and a vote on updates to licensure regulations, can be found online here: www.doe.mass.edu/bese/docs/fy...
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Board Documents: April 2026 - Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)
The goal of the Massachusetts public K-12 education system is to prepare all students for success after high school. Massachusetts public school students are leading the nation in reading and math and...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
New from MASC: The House Ways & Means FY27 budget summary and advocacy opportunities www.masc.org/house-ways-m...
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House Ways & Means FY27 Budget Proposal: Key Education Investments & Advocacy Priorities - masc.org
The House Ways & Means (HWM) Committee has released its $63.33B budget proposal. This represents a $2.3B (3.7%) increase over the FY26 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and is $29M (0.05%)...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Be sure you're signed up for our May Learning Lunch on the MSBA process! www.masc.org/event/learni...
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Learning Lunch - School Committee Role in the MSBA Process - masc.org
The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) process can feel complex, but school committees play a critical role at every stage. This Learning Lunch will walk participants through the MSBA proc...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Don't forget today's Learning Lunch on Chapter 70!
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Division VIII members, please be sure you've checked your email for a reminder of tomorrow's regional cluster meeting tomorrow at Whittier Tech! www.masc.org/event/divisi...
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Division VIII Meeting: Whittier Tech - masc.org
Join your fellow Division VIII members for a regional cluster meeting hosted at Whittier Tech beginning at 9 AM. This gathering provides an opportunity for school committee members to connect...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Congratulations to the 2026 Massachusetts Green Ribbon Schools! www.doe.mass.edu/stem/awards/...
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Massachusetts Green Ribbon Schools - Science, Technology/Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
The goal of the Massachusetts public K-12 education system is to prepare all students for success after high school. Massachusetts public school students are leading the nation in reading and math and...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
For those who have been asking: We're adding an April Learning Lunch for 70 Minutes on Chapter 70. Next Friday, April 16, join us at noon online! #MAEdu www.masc.org/event/learni...
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Learning Lunch: 70 Minutes on Chapter 70 - masc.org
Join your colleagues from across the Commonwealth for 70 Minutes on Chapter 70! This session will provide on how education funding works (and doesn’t!) in Massachusetts. We’ll review how the formula w...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
"It's very easy at this stage right now to point fingers and say the state Legislature is not doing enough when it comes to education, I would agree with you, we absolutely need to do more.
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Congratulations to Senator O’Connor and Rep. Gordon on being named MASC’s Legislators of the Year! We’re grateful for their continued leadership and strong advocacy on behalf of public education, school committees, and students across Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Excited to be at the State House with school committee members and students from throughout the state for a day of learning, engagement, and advocacy!
An auditorium full of people, viewed from one side. There are heavy white beams overhead
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Our Public Policy Update from today's Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meeting can now be found here: www.masc.org/public-polic...
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Public Policy Updates: March 2026 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education - masc.org
The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education met on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in Everett. Their agenda can be found here; the meeting was livestreamed here. The meeting opened...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
MASC 2026 Day on the Hill is just a week away! Join your colleagues from across the state to advocate for your districts at the State House. Be sure to sign up! www.masc.org/events-landi...
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Day on the Hill - masc.org
The MASC Day on the Hill Annual Education Advocacy Event at the Massachusetts State House brings together school leaders from across MA together with legislators in support of public schools.
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Tracy O’Connell Novick @tracynovick.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
For those who might prefer their education news (MA focused) in an email each school day at 6 AM, you can sign up for the @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social Daily Ed: www.masc.org/news/subscri... #MAEdu
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Subscribe to get MASC's daily roundup of education news from across Massachusetts delivered your inbox.
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Thanks to all who joined us for today's Division III Learning Lunch: Chapter 70, SOA, and What Comes Next. A recording of the presentation will be up on our YouTube channel shortly.
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
The March newsletter of the Division of Local Government of the Office of the Attorney General includes a response on changing a meeting location from in person to remote or hybrid without 48 hours notice. Please review. us15.campaign-archive.com?u=cb4a8f8dde...
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Division of Open Government's Newsletter
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
We are Charting the Course at Petersham Center School today!
a stone single level building with a wide snow-covered roof has a door surrounded by white columns; over the door reads "PETERSHAM CENTER SCHOOL"
There is a cleared path through the snow to the front door. The sky is light grey.
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Members, don't forget to join us for tomorrow's Learning Lunch! www.masc.org/event/learni...
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Learning Lunch: Budgeting as a School Committee - masc.org
School committee members play a critical role in shaping district budgets, even if they aren’t responsible for drafting them. This Learning Lunch will walk participants through the school committee’s ...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
IN MEMORIAM: Paul Gorden MASC regrets to inform you that Paul Gorden, former MASC Executive Director, passed away suddenly on March 3. He had celebrated his 97th birthday three days earlier. www.masc.org/masc-mourns-...
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MASC Mourns the Passing of Former Executive Director Paul Gorden - masc.org
IN MEMORIAM: Paul Gorden MASC regrets to inform you that Paul Gorden, former MASC Executive Director, passed away suddenly on March 3. He had celebrated his 97th birthday three days earlier....
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Members, please see this important announcement from MASC President Denise Hurst about this year's MASC MASS Joint Conference site www.masc.org/a-new-venue-...
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A New Venue for the 2026 MASC/MASS Conference - masc.org
On March 3rd, 2026 MASC President Denise Hurst announced a new venue for the 2026 annual conference. That announcement may be found below or in pdf format here. MASC Members:...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Our Public Policy Report from today's Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education can now be found online here: www.masc.org/public-polic...
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Public Policy Updates: February 2025 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education - masc.org
Today’s regular monthly meeting of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education was fully remote due to the weather. The agenda is here; the recorded livestream is here. Today’s meeting...
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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meets next Tuesday in Everett. The agenda, including an update on early literacy and proposed amendments to regulations on special education and new regulations on interpretation and translation, can be found here: www.doe.mass.edu/bese/docs/fy...
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Board Documents: February 2026 - Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)
The goal of the Massachusetts public K-12 education system is to prepare all students for success after high school. Massachusetts public school students are leading the nation in reading and math and...
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