Missouri Association of School Administrators

We’ll be watching for that first pass, Dr. Bedell!

Parents woke up extra early to surprise their staff with a warm welcome. #thankyouteachers #thankyoustaff #parkwaycares

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Homecoming! A heartwarming moment at West Plains Elementary yesterday. Third-grader Gavin Masterson got a surprise visit from his father, Dave Masterson, who ju...st returned home from a ten-month long deployment with the Army Reserves. We're grateful to Dave for his service. Catch this incredible moment in the video! #ZizzerProud See more

The MASA Executive Committee met today to review current legislation, staff reports, MSIP 6 Review, Success Ready Student info, KCPS accreditation, and Spring Conference information. Much of the discussion centered on how to support MO supts during this challenging time. #leaddevelopsupport

We look forward to seeing our members at the MASA/MOSPRA Spring Conference in just two months: March 23-25, 2022! Join us at the Lodge for a great line-up of sessions, including school law, curriculum, leadership, PR and communications, strategic planning, school finance, mental health, and more! Register: bit.ly/3Hklmln... #SuPR22

In Missouri, more than 40 superintendents have already either applied for retirement or inquired about leaving their district at the end of the school year. And superintendents told us they expect that number will rise to 100 by year’s end. #leadevelopsupport #masaleaders Read more at: https://www.kansascity.com//editori/article257748218.html

We offer condolences to Superintendent Scott Ireland’s family, administration, board, and staff upon the news of his passing.

Pleased to join Dr. Melissa Massey & Southwest MO superintendents for a MASA Update today at The Southwest Center in Webb City.

PFM manages the MOSIP program. Learn their thoughts on why long-term rates are rising as short-term remain near-zero. https://www.masaonline.org/vnews/display.v/ART/60a6863ecb7ff

A special day today for two highly respected education leaders, Jim Hinson and Aaron Zalis. Happy Birthday, Gentlemen!

BLOG: TITLE IX REWIND AND TRANSGENDER STUDENTS Earlier this month the U.S. Department of Education circulated a letter outlining the first steps in response to ...President Biden’s earlier Executive Order directing federal agencies to review the previous administration’s overhaul of Title IX. In outlining these steps, the Department announced that OCR is conducting a comprehensive review and gathering feedback to determine whether changes and additions to Title IX regulations are required to meet the spirit of the Executive Order. That includes conducting public hearings to address the current regulations and to invite insights on sexual harassment in schools, including sexual violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. These announcements arrive amidst polarized political debates in many states related to whether transgender students should be accommodated in schools or school sponsored activities. This debate continues in Missouri as the Missouri House recently advanced legislation that requires athletes to compete on teams according to their assigned sex at birth. With the ongoing debates, and the likely court battles that will ensue if the legislation is passed, we wanted to take this opportunity to discuss the status of Title IX and the legal decisions related to transgender students. http://edcounsel.law//title-ix-rewind-and-transgender-stu/ #trustEDcounsel #missourischoollaw #schoollaw #education #legalservices

Have you registered yet? The annual School Law Seminars are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the dates listed below: **Wednesday, July 28, 2021: Blue S...prings, MO - Adams Pointe Conference Center, Courtyard by Marriott 1500 NE Coronado Dr **Friday, July 30, 2021: St. Peters, MO - Courtyard by Marriott 4341 Veterans Memorial Parkway **Wednesday, August 4, 2021: Columbia, MO - Stoney Creek Hotel 2601 S. Providence Road **Friday, August 13, 2021: Springfield, MO Darr Agricultural Center (MSU) 2401 South Kansas Expressway We will continue to monitor CDC public gathering expectations and guidelines. EdCounsel may provide the Seminar as a hybrid or virtual event. After registration, please watch your email for updates regarding the School Law Seminars. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for seminar updates and legal learning opportunities through our new podcast and blog series! http://edcounsel.law/2021-law-seminar/ #trustEDcounsel

Pleased to represent MASA and meet with incoming Springfield Superintendent, Dr. Grenita Lathan, the SPS Leadership Team, and Southwest Missouri school leaders today in Springfield.