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Diamond Anniversary Member Giveback

MASB is Excited to Celebrate Turning 75!

We want our members to be able to share in the celebration, which is why MASB is extending $750 worth of specific event registrations or services for the coming year. Only select services (listed below) are eligible for these funds. We hope to see you even more in the year to come because of these savings!

 

IMPORTANT PROGRAM DETAILS UPCOMING QUALIFYING EVENTS

 


 

What is eligible for giveback funds?

Customized In-District Workshop (﹩750 Off)
Labor Relations (Up to 5 Hours)
Contract Analysis (﹩750 Off)
Strategic Planning (﹩750 Off)
2024 Annual Leadership Conference (One Ticket)
2024 Annual Leadership Preconference Workshop (One Seat)
2024 Summer Institute Workshop (One Ticket)
2025 Spring Institute Workshop (One Ticket)
Behind the Scenes at the Capitol (One Spot)
Full-Day Labor Workshop (One Seat)
Legal Workshop (One Seat)

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Important Program Details

How does my district make selections?
When we submit the form, are we registered?
When will we get the rebate?
Are there other ways to save on other MASB services?
When does the giveaway program end?

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Upcoming Events Eligible for Giveback Program

When:
Where: In Person
Mission Point Resort
One Lake Shore Drive
Mackinac Island MI

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS GETTING TO MISSION POINT

Spring Institute 2025

 

Discover the magic of Mackinac Island at the 2025 Spring Institute, hosted at the stunning Mission Point Resort!

This three-day event offers a perfect blend of professional development and island charm. Connect with fellow school leaders from across Michigan while enhancing your governance skills through Board Member Certification (CBA) classes, Board Presidents Workshops and valuable networking opportunities.

 

Schedule At-a-Glance

Fees: The full-day workshop is $249. All classes are $125 each except for CBA 101 and Board Presidents Workshops, which are $249 each. Guests are $102 per day (all guests must be preregistered to attend event meal functions).

All meal functions are for registered attendees only and are based on their session enrollment. (Morning session: includes breakfast; afternoon session: includes lunch; full-day registration: includes both breakfast and lunch. Please note that dinner is on your own.)

*Training qualifies for reimbursement by the Michigan Department of Education. School Districts may receive up to $100 per class per board member. 

VIEW CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

 

Friday, May 2

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Full-Day Workshop 

10 EDU credits

AI in Education

AI in Education: Navigating the Future​​​​​​

Join MASB for an intensive exploration of artificial intelligence in education. This dynamic session will examine current AI implementation in school districts, addressing both opportunities and challenges.

Board members will learn their role in shaping effective AI policies while ensuring ethical deployment within their districts. The day will conclude with an expert panel discussion, giving participants direct access to thought leaders and the opportunity to ask pressing questions.

Breakfast and lunch included.

3:30 – 6 p.m.

Dinner on Your Own

6 – 9 p.m.

(Choose one class below)

CBA 102: Governing Through Policy*
CBA 214: Open Meetings Act*
CBA 327: Ethics in Action
CBA 350: Generational Diversity for School Board Members
CBA 360: ISDs/RESAs/RESDs/ESAs: What Can They Do for My District?


Saturday, May 3

8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

(Choose one class below)

Breakfast included.

CLASS FULL CBA 108: Navigating the Legislative Process*
CLASS FULL CBA 232: Communicating Effectively in Difficult Times
CBA 260: Public Speaking
CBA 274: Board Self-Evaluation for Continuous Improvement
CBA 375: Board Leadership: A Case Study Approach

8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Breakfast and lunch included.

Board Presidents Workshop Part 1*

12:15 – 3:15 p.m.

(Choose one class below)

Lunch included.

CBA 104: Basic School Law*
CBA 213: Capital Planning for Your District*
CBA 294: Civility – A Tool for Conflict Management
CBA 303: Overseeing the Superintendency*
CBA 365: Collaborative Conversations for Effective Decisionmaking

3:30 – 6:30 p.m.

(Choose one class below)

CBA 105: Curriculum and Instruction*
CBA 226: Exercising Political Judgement
CBA 276: Board/Superintendent Relations*
CBA 297: Effective Board Meetings*
NEW! CBA 308: A Guide to Understanding the Legislature*
Board Presidents Workshop Part 2* (1 of 2 sessions)


Sunday, May 4

8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

(Choose one class below)

Breakfast included.

CBA 107: Labor Relations*
CBA 215: Advanced Finance*
CBA 268: Leadership Styles
CLASS FULL NEW! CBA 304: Empowering Education
CBA 361: Grassroots Advocacy
Board Presidents Workshop Part 2* (2 of 2 sessions)

*Training qualifies for reimbursement by the Michigan Department of Education. School Districts may receive up to $100 per class per board member.

 

SCECHs

Administrators and educators may receive SCECH certification credits for attendance upon approval.

COMPLETE SCECH FORM

 

 

 

Resort Accommodations

Room Rates

Straits Lodge: $199
Main Lodge Two Double Beds: $209
Main Lodge King Bed: $239
Main Lodge Family Suite: $299

(Before applicable taxes and fees; proof of sales tax exemption must be received by the hotel.)

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

Limited room types available. You may continue checking for cancellations by contacting the hotel directly.

Call 800.833.7711 and mention the Michigan Association of School Boards. No online group booking is available at this time.

 

Overflow Hotel Accommodations

Bicycle Street Inn & Suites
7416 Main St. Mackinac Island, MI 49757
(0.8 miles from Mission Point)

Room Rate: $229

(Before applicable taxes and fees; proof of sales tax exemption must be received by the hotel.)

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

Make reservations online or call 906.847.8005 and mention the Michigan Association of School Boards.

 


 

Additional Hotels on the Island  

Murray Hotel
7260 Main St. Mackinac Island, MI 49757
(0.5 miles from Mission Point)

Make reservations online or call 906.847.3360.

Mackinac Island operates primarily from May through October. Please follow this link to view opening dates for additional lodging on the island:

ADDITIONAL HOTELS

 


 

Generously Supported By:

Dean Transportation Neola SET SEG