We were pleased to attend the Southwest Emeritus Reunion today — such a great opportunity to reconnect with retired leaders and hear updates on finance, legislation, PSRS, and more. Always energizing to be in a room full of people who continue to champion public education.
🚧 Long-Range Facility Planning Workshops – Register by April 8! 🚧
MASA and Trane are teaming up to bring district leaders a powerful, hands‑on workshop focused on building effective, future‑ready facility plans.
Join us to learn:
✅ How to build a long‑range facilities plan
✅ Strategies for engaging your community
✅ Funding options and pathways
✅ Design & construction delivery models
11:30 AM–2:30 PM | $60 per participant (lunch included)
Choose from three locations:
• April 13 – Springfield
• April 14 – St. Louis
• April 15 – Blue Springs
Register by April 8: https://masa.finalforms-amp.com/
On March 10 and 11, MASA and MOASBO partnered to host our School Finance Workshop on Developing the FY27 Budget, and the turnout was fantastic. Leaders from across Missouri joined us at the MASA office (and many more streamed in live) for an energetic and collaborative kickoff to budget‑planning season.
A huge thank‑you to Dr. Kyle Kruse, Deputy Commissioner of Financial & Administrative Services at DESE, for joining us and sharing important statewide updates. We’re also grateful to our presenters, Geoff Neill and Jason Hoffman, for leading engaging, practical conversations that helped ground districts in the big‑picture considerations for FY27.
Throughout the workshop, participants explored insights to help frame the months ahead — from what to watch, what to assess and how to prepare for a challenging but important budgeting year.
And of course, we extend our appreciation to our workshop sponsors — American Fidelity, Coryell Roofing, Stifel and Trane — whose support makes professional learning like this possible.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online. We’re grateful for your commitment and excited to keep supporting you as you plan for FY27!
#MASALeads #BudgetPlanning #MOPublicEd
Every day shapes a trajectory.
Every future starts in a public school. 💙
This Public Schools Week, we celebrate the Missouri educators, administrators, and school communities who show up with purpose, lead with integrity, and invest in what matters most.
Strong public schools do not just prepare students for tests.
They prepare them for life.
#PublicSchoolsWeek #MASA #EveryStudentEveryDayEveryFuture #MissouriPublicSchools
This week, we celebrate the educators, administrators, staff, and school boards who show up every single day to serve Missouri students with excellence, heart, and unwavering commitment.
From early mornings to late-night events, from lesson plans to life lessons, our public schools shape the future of our communities.
Happy Public Schools Week, February 23–27, 2026. 💙
#PublicSchoolsWeek #MASA #MissouriPublicSchools #EducationMatters
Today, MASA welcomed more than 21 leaders from across the state for the first session of our Advanced Leadership Program powered by FranklinCovey!
Under the guidance of veteran FranklinCovey trainer Gary McGuey, participants spent the day digging into the 4 Essential Roles of Leadership and exploring what it truly means to lead with clarity, trust, and purpose.
This new cohort brings incredible energy and experience, and we cannot wait to see how they apply today’s learning in their districts and communities. Here’s to growing, stretching, and rising to the challenge together! 💼✨
#MASALeads #ProfessionalDevelopment #FranklinCovey
Our office is closed today, February 16, in observance of President’s Day. We will return to regular business hours tomorrow, February 17.
We had a fantastic day at MASA today as we welcomed the South Central and Northeast Regions to our building for their regional meetings! 🎉
More than 70 school leaders gathered for meaningful conversations, updates, and collaboration that continues to move Missouri’s public schools forward. We are always grateful when our members fill the building with energy and purpose. 💙
A special thank you to our Region Presidents, Hilary Bales (South Central) and Zach Bruner (Northeast), for organizing today’s meetings and bringing their members together. Your leadership helps make these gatherings meaningful and productive. We also want to thank our presenters from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Kelli Jones and Kyle Kruse, for sharing valuable updates and insights with both regions.
And a very big thank you to MOCATT for generously sponsoring today’s lunch. 🍽️ We appreciate your continued support of MASA and Missouri’s school leaders.
Thank you to everyone who joined us today — your commitment to your students, districts, and communities is inspiring.
#MASALeads
With no-cost membership, pre-competed contracts, and direct access to quality vendors, TIPS helps districts save time, increase efficiency, and confidently meet procurement requirements.
What Missouri members gain with TIPS:
✔️ Pre-bid contracts
✔️ Streamlined purchasing
✔️ Competitive pricing
✔️ Quality vendor partnerships
👉 Learn more: https://tips-usa.com
The Central Bank MASA Multicard is three cards in one—a corporate card, a purchasing card and a fleet card. Consolidate purchasing and processes, monitor spending, and experience legendary service with your Central Bank representative.
Dream Bigger. Bank Better.
Learn more: https://www.centralbank.net/corporate/government-and-nonprofit/
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A huge thank you to the MASA members who joined us in Jefferson City today for the first meeting of our Strategic Planning Taskforce. Your willingness to invest time in this work is deeply appreciated.
Throughout the day, the group dug into both a PESTLE analysis and a SWOT analysis to begin shaping a strong, forward‑looking strategic plan that will guide MASA over the next five years. Your insight, collaboration, and honest conversation are exactly what will make this plan meaningful and impactful for school leaders across Missouri.
We are especially grateful to our facilitator, Lori Van Leer with The Breakthrough Coach, for leading the group with clarity, expertise, and energy.
Thank you all for your leadership and your commitment to MASA’s future. This work matters and so does your voice.
The MASA office will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.
The Missouri Council of School Administrators (MCSA)—in partnership with MASA and MAESP—is seeking a Part-Time Office Operations Manager to support the day-to-day administrative and financial operations that keep our associations running smoothly.
This in-person role is ideal for someone who enjoys behind-the-scenes work, values organization and accuracy, and wants to have a meaningful impact supporting Missouri’s education leaders.
📍 Location: Jefferson City, MO
🕒 Schedule: Part-time, 20–25 hours per week
💼 Compensation: $20–$34/hour, based on experience
👉 Learn more and apply:
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=36ea74309e4c68bc
Application deadline: January 20, 2026 (open until filled)