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October 26, 2007
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"We know that this is an unfortunate consequence of a newspaper's revealing in a news article what those writing prompts were. However, we have to be certain that we do everything necessary to be fair to all students and protect the integrity of the MEAP tests."
—Mike Flanagan, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, announcing that thousands of 5th and 6th grade students must retake a portion of the MEAP.

CEO Salary Study 2005 can be a valuable PR tool
School leaders’ salaries are unique in that they are part of the public record and are often posted in local newspapers, either as straight fact or as part of critical investigations. However, the media rarely put the top school administrators’ salaries in context... More>

New rules for school retirement fund transfers take effect Sept. 25, 2007
The IRS has issued new regulations governing 403(b) retirement plans that will have significant consequences for school superintendents... More>

MRSA/staph infection resources
The following information has been provided by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) to local health departments regarding the recent occurrence of MRSA... More>

Superintendent's Briefing Book,
2007-2008: Vital Information for School District Leaders
Only $75 to MASA members
Hurry—limited numbers available! ...More>

Highlighted Services -
 Continuing Conversations /
"Tricks of the Trade"

This collection of wisdom gathered from administrators throughout the state provides "Tricks of the Trade" to for success in some of a superintendent's toughest roles.

Best-selling author can help you “sell the invisible”
Build the community support you need with help from Harry Beckwith. Superintendents and the public are invited to hear Beckwith’s keynote address Friday, November 9, 2007... More>

Do your families know about MET?
The Michigan Education Trust (MET) guaranteed tuition program allows parents, grandparents, businesses and others to pre-purchase a child’s future college tuition... More>

Learn more about the new Public Employees Health Benefit Act from SET SEG
A new law signed by Gov. Granholm presents a historic opportunity to reform how your district provides medical and related health insurance benefit programs to employees!... More>

Educational Foundation scholarships help students excel at Leadership Camp
Students from high schools that received SET SEG Educational Foundation Summer Leadership Camp scholarships joined others... More>

 
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