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Mission Point Resort
One Lake Shore Drive
Mackinac Island MI

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 $99 each except for CBA 101 and Board Presidents Workshops, which are $198 each.

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

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Friday, May 2

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Full-Day Workshop

10 EDU credits

Sessions details coming soon!

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)

CBA 108: Navigating the Legislative Process*
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. – 3:30 p.m.

(Choose one class below)

Board Presidents Workshop Part 1*

12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

(Choose one class below)

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

3:30 – 6 p.m.

Dinner on Your Own

6 – 9 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)

CBA 107: Labor Relations*
CBA 268: Leadership Styles
CBA 215: Advanced Finance*
CBA 361: Grassroots Advocacy
NEW! CBA 304: Empowering Education
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

 


 

Hotel 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

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

 


 

Generously Supported By:

Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan Dean Transportation Neola SET SEG

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