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2025 Annual Leadership Conference

Beyond the Horizon

Choose Your Own Adventure

Oct. 23 – 26, 2025
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Acme

Journey beyond the horizon at this year's Annual Leadership Conference in the stunning Traverse City area. ALC is a must-attend event for both new and experienced board members, educators, and administrators from across Michigan. It brings together the brightest minds in education leadership to collectively shape the future of Michigan's schools.

Choose your own adventure through innovative keynotes, interactive sessions, unique networking activities, and transformative learning experiences with conference tracks designed to help you build lasting connections. Whether you're seeking certification opportunities, governance insights, or innovative approaches to student achievement, ALC offers something for every education leader.

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General Sessions

 

Conference Registration Rates

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Resort Accommodations

Grand Traverse Resort exterior

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd
Acme, MI 49610 

Room Rates:
Hotel Guestroom: $199* 
Tower Guestroom: $259*

Reservation Deadline: Sept. 24, 2025, or until sold out.

Make reservations online or call 800.968.7352 and mention the Michigan Association of School Boards.

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* Before applicable taxes/fees and daily resort fee. Proof of sales tax exemption must be received by the hotel.

Overflow Accommodations

 

Alexandria Inn

Alexandria Inn

3.7 miles from Grand Traverse Resort

2227 US 31 North
Traverse City, MI 49686

Room Rates:
$169* on Wednesday and Thursday
$229* on Friday and Saturday

Reservation Deadline: Sept. 22, 2025, or until sold out.

Call 231.938.6468 and mention the Michigan Association of School Boards.

* Before applicable taxes/fees. Two-night minimum stay is required. Proof of sales tax exemption must be received by the hotel by Sept. 22, 2025.

 

 

Pointes North Beachfront

Pointes North Beachfront Hotel

3.8 miles from Grand Traverse Resort

2211 North US 31 North
Traverse City, MI 49686

Room Rates:
$99* on Wednesday and Thursday
$159* on Friday and Saturday

Reservation Deadline: Sept. 10, 2025, or until sold out.

Call 231.938.9191 and mention the Michigan Association of School Boards.

* Before applicable taxes/fees. Two-night minimum stay is required. Proof of sales tax exemption must be received by the hotel prior to arrival.

Sleep Inn Suites in Acme MI

Sleep Inn & Suites

1.8 miles from Grand Traverse Resort

5520 US 31 North
Acme, MI 49610

Room Rates:
$89* on Wednesday and Thursday
$159* on Friday and Saturday

Reservation Deadline: Sept. 10, 2025, or until sold out.

Make reservations online or call 231.938.7000 and mention the Michigan Association of School Boards.

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* Before applicable taxes/fees. Two-night minimum stay is required. Proof of sales tax exemption must be received by the hotel prior to arrival.

 

Holiday Inn Express

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

1.8 miles from Grand Traverse Resort

3536 Mt. Hope Road
Acme, MI 49690

Room Rate: $145*

Reservation Deadline: Oct. 1, 2025, or until sold out.

Make reservations online or call 231.938.2600 and mention the Michigan Association of School Boards.

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* Before applicable taxes/fees. Proof of sales tax exemption must be received by the hotel 30 days prior to arrival.


Contact Us

 

Registration and General Questions

Katie Kosmider

Membership Coordinator and Registrar

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Lodging and Accommodations

Whitney Haughey, CMP

Conference and Events Planner

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Exhibitor and Sponsor Questions

Stacy Washington

Marketing Coordinator

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General Information

 

MASB Education Credits

Note: Education credits are earned by registering and attending. Attendance is verified when participants check in and pick up their registration packets on site or verified via Zoom for virtual attendance.

Thursday – Delegate Assembly – 10 credits

Friday and Saturday – Main Conference – 40 credits

Friday OR Saturday – One-Day Conference – 20 credits

Virtual – General Sessions Only – 20 credits

State Continuing Education Clock Hours

Administrators and educators receive SCECH certification credits for attendance upon approval. Required forms to receive credits will be available at the MASB registration desk or can be submitted online.

BEGIN FORM

Delegate Assembly

No cost, pre-registration required for delegates.

All delegates and alternates must be school board members. Only delegates and alternates named by your board may offer motions and vote on issues. However, all school board members may speak on the issues and participate in the debate.

Thursday, Oct. 23

6 – 7 p.m.Delegate Assembly Registration
7 – 8:30 p.m.Delegate Assembly

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Welcome Reception

Thursday, Oct. 23          8:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Kick off your leadership adventure at the Thursday night welcome reception featuring signature drinks and delectable appetizers!

Following the conclusion of Delegate Assembly.


Exhibit Show

Friday, Oct. 24     Noon – 2 p.m.

Exclusive hours offer you a unique opportunity to network with businesses from across the state that assist schools in all areas, from accounting and architectural firms to technology and building services.

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Sips and S'mores Social Event

Friday, Oct. 24          8 – 9 p.m.

Network with school board members from across Michigan in a unique setting with delicious s'mores and refreshing drinks.

 

Yoga and Meditation Sponsored by SET SEG

Sunrise Yoga and Meditation

Saturday, Oct. 25          6:30 – 7:30 a.m.

No cost, pre-registration required. Must register by Oct. 3 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. 

All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a grand prize! Participants who register early will receive a commemorative t-shirt.


MASB Bookstore

Thursday, Oct. 23     7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 24     7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 25     7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Explore a curated selection of books and resources covering a wide array of topics, from effective governance and leadership strategies to education policy insights and community engagement techniques.


 

Potential Cost Reimbursement

Michigan Department of Education
Member Assistance Fund
Whole Board Registration Rebate

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ALC Event Policies

Accessibility and Accommodations
Cancellations
Code of Conduct
Disclaimer
Event Photography
Guest Policy
Meal Policy
No Recording

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