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MASA Member Benefits

MASA Active Member Benefits

Legislative Advocacy

• MASA serves as an advocate for legislation of importance to school administrators.
• MASA lobbyists include an experienced professional who served eight years as a key member of the House of Representatives and two additional lobbying firms shared with other school administrator organizations.
• MASA also utilizes retired school administrators in partnership with MASA regional districts on a part-time basis to network in the state Capitol with elected officials and in their regions with MASA members.
• The legislative advocacy service of MASA is highly respected in the state Capitol because it is effective.

Professional Development

• MASA offers a variety of professional development programs to members and is active in helping implement systemic reform programs mandated by SB380 and No Child Left Behind.
• "Aspiring Superintendent" program recruits new candidates for the superintendency.
• Mentor program assists superintendents in need of specific services.
• MCSA OUTREACH began operation as a 501 (c) 3 Foundation on July 1, 2001.

Conferences & Events

• Annual spring conference features programs and speakers on relevant topics.
• Annual fall conference held in partnership with the Missouri School Boards' Association.
• Annual awards banquet recognizes and honors MASA members.
• Annual breakfast and reception held during the AASA National Conference on Education.
• Annual golf tournament held for the enjoyment of members.
• District meetings

Timely Information

• Members receive frequent mailings on important education and association matters.
• Quarterly publications feature articles about professional concerns and association activities.
• Weekly bulletins are emailed to all members during the legislative session.

Legal Services

• Up to $1000 reimbursement for legal expenses incurred by members defending contract challenges.
• Articles in MASA Spotlight with information about key legal decisions and new laws that affect public schools.
• Model contract and workshops to help members become knowledgeable about its content and use.

    Additional information on Legal Services can be found at the Legal Services tab above.

Professional Advocacy

• MASA, along with MAESP, MASSP, MCCTA, and MoASBO administers the Better Schools for Missouri (formerly Missouri School Administrators Political Action Committee (MSAPAC), which identifies candidates who support education issues.
• MASA represents superintendents at educational meetings and hearings throughout the state.
• MASA maintains an effective liaison with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

School District Service

• MASA provides expert consultation and assistance to school districts on school finance and budget related concerns on a fee basis.
• MASA provides consultation and assistance to school districts regarding communication issues.
• MASA provides consultation and assistance to school districts on strategic planning.
• MASA, through its office staff, also serves as a clearinghouse for members in identifying sources of information to assist members with administrative questions and/or research problems.

Active Member (Large School - over 350 students)

• Active Membership - $470.00 - for superintendents, assistant and deputy superintendents.  Members in this category receive all AASA benefits and services, including the Legal Support Program ($1M individual professional liability coverage/up to $10K for job protection defense claims based on continuous years of membership, $500 deductible), a member discount when registering for AASA conferences and more.

Active Member (Small School - less than 350 students)

• Small School District Leader -  $235.00 - for superintendents in school districts with less than 350 students.  Members in this category receive all the benefits of Active membership as described above.

MASA Business Associate Member Benefits

As a Business Associate you will:

• Demonstrate your support of public-school administrators.
• Receive recognition of your membership in the MASA Spotlight, in the MASA Membership Directory, and in the MASA Spring Conference registration packet.
• Be provided a link from the MASA Internet site directly to your business website.
• Receive one copy of each mailing of the MASA Spotlight.
• May reach out to MASA Regional Presidents to inquire about meeting sponsorships
• Receive one copy of the MASA Pictorial Membership Directory.
• Receive priority in obtaining a booth at the MASA Spring Conference if received by deadline.
• Business may note MASA Business Associate Membership in publications, advertising, and website.
• Receive one electronic set of contact information for MASA active members

Cost: $300.00

ALL MEMBERSHIPS ARE FOR JULY 1 - JUNE 30.

Need more information?

Contact Melissa Shannon:

Melissa.Shannon@mcsa.org

(573) 638-4825