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Summer Institute

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Where: In Person
MASB Headquarters
1001 Centennial Way
Lansing MI

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Summer Institute 2025

 

Get ready for back-to-school season! Join us for two days of specialized Board Member Certification (CBA) classes, interactive Board Presidents Workshops and valuable networking opportunities.

MASB classes provide essential benefits through peer-to-peer learning and collaboration. Don't miss this chance to connect with school board members from around the state at the Summer Institute!

 

 

Schedule At-a-Glance

Fees: All classes are $125 each except for CBA 101 and Board Presidents Workshops, which are $249 each. All meal functions are for registered attendees only and are based on their session enrollment.

*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, Aug. 15

8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

(Choose one class below)

Breakfast included.

CBA 106: Community Relations*
CBA 290: Advanced School Law*

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Breakfast and lunch included.

CBA 101: The Fundamentals of School Board Service*
Board Presidents Workshop Part 1*

12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

(Choose one class below)

Lunch included.

CBA 227: Ethical Challenges*
CBA 363: Leveraging Feedback

5 – 8 p.m.

(Choose one class below)

Dinner included.

CBA 103: Basic School Finance*
CBA 257: School District Safety and Security*
CBA 264: Shaping Public Opinion
NEW CBA 299: Leading With Purpose: Advanced Leadership for School Board Members


Sunday, Aug. 16

8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

(Choose one class below)

Breakfast included.

CBA 109: Data-Informed Decisionmaking*
CBA 251: District Strategic Planning and Goal Setting*
NEW CBA 305: Practical Governance: Case Studies in Effective School Board Leadership

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Breakfast and lunch included.

Board Presidents Workshop Part 2*

12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

(Choose one class below)

Lunch included.

CBA 107: Labor Relations*
CBA 246: Advanced Community Relations
CBA 265: Practical Advocacy

*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

Crowne Plaza Lansing Hotel
925 South Creyts Rd.
Lansing, MI 48917

Room Rate: $155

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

Reservation Deadline: July 14, 2025, or until sold out.

Make reservations online or call 877.322.5544 and mention the Michigan Association of School Boards or group code MAS.

 


 

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