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 an effort to ensure statewide representation, we strive to ensure each committee has at least 18 members, including two from each of our nine regions. Committee terms are for two years. If you have completed the first year of your term in 2023-24, you will continue on that committee for the second year of your term in 2024-25. Please refer to the committee list if you are unsure of your current committee standing.
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. Full details of your member benefits can be found here.
Below is a list of the committee options and duties included:
Executive Development Committee
Meeting Dates:
August 6, 2024 • 3:30-5:00 (Marriott Northwest)
December 3, 2024 • 10:00-11:30 (virtual)
April 15, 2025 • 10:00-11:30 (virtual)
Chair: Melissa Radeke, Superintendent, Lester Prairie School District
Char-Elect: Ranae Case Evenson, Superintendent, Jordan Public Schools
The Executive Development Committee works with the association staff to support excellent professional development for MASA members. Committee members assess member needs, review current services, explore possible additional services, and review the bylaws and recommend changes when appropriate. Committee members also advise and inform the process of planning conferences, workshops, and other means of providing a diverse and meaningful menu of learning options.
Nominating Committee
Meeting Date:
November 14, 2024 • 10:00-11:15 (virtual)
Chair: Chris Swenson, Superintendent, Holdingford Public Schools
Chair-Elect: Brandon Lunak, Superintendent, Moorhead Area Public Schools
The Nominating Committee is responsible for conducting the nomination process for association officers and annual awards.
Federal Advocacy Committee
Meeting Dates:
November 26, 2024 • 10:00-11:00 (virtual)
February 4, 2025 • 10:00-11:00 (virtual)
Chair: Bill Gronseth, Superintendent, St. Peter Public Schools
Chair-Elect: Theresa Battle, Superintendent, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District
The Federal Advocacy Committee is responsible for establishing communications with Minnesota’s eight U.S. Congresspersons and Minnesota’s U.S. Senators. As more federal legislation is enacted that impacts local schools, we need a better, and unified voice, to influence legislation at the national level.
Legislative Committee
Meeting Dates:
October 15, 2024 • 9:00-12:30 (Quora Education Center)
November 12, 2024 • 9:00-12:30 (Quora Education Center)
Chair: Marc Johnson, Executive Director, ECMECC
Chair-Elect: John Magas, Superintendent, Duluth Public Schools
Finance Sub-Committee Chair: Anthony Bonds, Assistant Superintendent, Duluth Public Schools
Finance Sub-Committee Chair-Elect: Michael Meihak, Superintendent, NRHEG Public Schools
Policy Sub-Committee Chair: Heidi Nistler, Assistant Superintendent, Saint Paul Public Schools
Policy Sub-Committee Chair-Elect: Sue Richards-Chase, Superintendent, Cass Lake-Bena Schools
The Legislative Committee is responsible for developing organizational position statements reflecting the view of MASA membership. The Committee identifies issues, gathers information, solicits input from members, and conducts research. The Committee develops the written legislative priorities (educational position statements and platform) in preparation for publishing and distribution to members, legislators, other policymakers and other agencies as appropriate, prior to and during the legislative session. Committee members may be asked to provide written or oral testimony to policymakers.
MASA Foundation Board
Meeting Dates:
August 23, 2024 • 11:00-12:00 (virtual)
January 10, 2025 • 11:00-12:00 (virtual)
April 11, 2025 • 11:00-12:00 (virtual)
Chair: Charles Kyte, MASA Retiree
Chair-Elect: Ranae Case Evenson, Superintendent, Jordan Public Schools
The mission of the 501(c)(3) School Administrators Charitable and Educational Foundation is to enhance the leadership development of educational administrators, to encourage and support individuals interested in careers in teaching or educational administration, to enhance the role and image of educational administrators, and to conduct research and provide information to policymakers and the public at large. Our goal is statewide representation to lead the Foundation in meeting its goals.
Again, If you are interested in serving on a MASA committee, please fill out the short form with your committee interests.
Please contact Taylor Ethen if you have any questions. Have a great day!
