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.
AASA, The School Superintendents Association
Membership Categories (additional information available at www.aasa.org)
Active Member (Large School - over 350 students)
- Active Membership - $485.00 - 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 - $241.00 - 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 Education Associate Member
As an Education Associate Member you will:
- Demonstrate your support of public school administrators.
- Receive recognition of your membership in the MASA Spotlight and in the MASA Membership Directory.
- Be provided a link from the MASA Internet site directly to your college/institution website.
- Receive one copy of each mailing of the MASA Spotlight.
- Receive one copy of the MASA Pictorial Membership Directory.
- Receive one set of MASA active member mailing labels (administrative service fee of $50.00 will be charged).
Cost: $50.00
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