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	Jul 24, 2009

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Speaking of leading
“Dillon’s foray into [the nexus between adequacy of financial support for educating students and the appropriate level of salary and benefits for our school employees] is one of many discussions that should and must take place if K-12 education is to survive and provide a great education for our precious children in this challenged state. The key question should be, “How many dollars can and should we take away from the classroom to pay for health insurance and retirement benefits? …In the interest of local control, I charge our local boards of education to steel themselves to do what is right, honestly ask that question and act accordingly.”
William Coale, recently retired superintendent from Western School District, 7.21.09 in an News-Herald op-ed responding to Speaker Dillon’s health care benefits proposal.

Avoid/manage labor and financial distress in your district
The upcoming Districts in Distress workshop on August 14 contains information that is critical to the survival of all school districts in the state. Your district does NOT need to be in distress in order to benefit from this workshop!... More>

Michigan chosen to host statewide mayoral afterschool summit
The Michigan After-School Partnership was chosen as one of five statewide afterschool networks to host a Statewide Mayoral Summit on Afterschool/Expanded Learning as part of technical and financial assistance... More>

NEW at the ARRA Resource Center—ARRA Timeline Summary
Are you afraid you might miss a deadline or opportunity when it comes to ARRA funding due to the volume and complexity of ARRA information that’s out there?... More>

High school writing and math scores improve on Michigan Merit Exam
High school writing and math scores have shown an increase, according to results for the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) released recently by the Michigan Department of Education... More>

MASB-SEG Property/Casualty Pool coverage, service exceeds members' expectations
The MASB-SEG Property/Casualty Pool continues to offer the best coverage in the marketplace at affordable and stable rates. The Pool recently sent members a Coverage Forms & Claim Kit binder containing updated copies of its coverages... More>

Inside the First Amendment
In public schools, which holy days are holidays?
The latest wrangle over religion and schools is in New York City, where the City Council recently voted to add two Muslim holy days to the schools’ holiday calendar... More>

Frederickson joins MVU as Marketing, Sales & Communications Manager
Michigan Virtual University (MVU)® announces the recent addition of Linda Frederickson as their Marketing, Sales & Communications Manager... More>

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MASA news:

MASA Fall Conference preparations coming together
Fall Exhibit Show kicks off with evening gathering
New Superintendents -
Get the right start at MASA's New Supt conference just for you
Annual Rose Memorial Service to be included in General Session
RETIREES - Mark your calendars!
MASEL Luncheon: September 15, 2009
Highlighted Benefit
- Mentoring

legislative news:

Statewide Insurance benefit reform gains traction

leader resources:

Asthma Educator’s “Toolkit” available
WWC releases new practice guide:
Structuring Out-of-School Time to Improve Academic Achievement
U.S. Communities releases news you can use
ARRA resources on US Communities website

AASA news:

Measure your resilience
AASA launches "The Leading Edge" blog!
Registration for AASA members/ Michigan block opened Jul 1
Plan to attend the National Conference on Education!

research reports:

CRC issues report on Michigan public pension systems
The Promise raises aspirations keeps more kids in college