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January 31, 2018   In This Issue Top Stories | Announcements | Video Spotlight | Administrative Vacancies

Top Stories   Photo credit: Jim Grey on Foter.com / CC BY-NC-ND   Do HSA Contributions Survive Contract Expiration? MERC Says ‘Yes’ Over the last three weeks, we have highlighted the analysis of some key issues in the recent Michigan Employment Relations Commission case, Waverly Community Schools and Waverly Education Association, MEA/NEA, MERC Case Nos. C16 I-097 & CU16 L-062 (11/17/17). This week, we will summarize the Administrative Law Judge’s decision that the district committed an unfair labor practice when it refused to make lump sum payments for employee health savings accounts upon expiration of their contract.   MASB Doing Its Part to Further Impact of Adequacy Study Results Now that the results of the adequacy study from the School Finance Research Collaborative have been released, MASB is working with other organizations to provide materials for member use and to arrange advocacy efforts.   House Considers Costly Changes to MPSERS Funding Levels The House Financial Liability Reform passed House Bill 5355 last week after making a few changes. This bill would change the MPSERS system payment method from a level percentage of payroll to a level-dollar method, while also reducing the payroll growth assumption built into the MPSERS system.   Take Steps to Build an Effective Board/Superintendent Team Imagine you’re in a discussion and you find you don’t trust someone else at the board table. Or you notice a statement on the wall that seems to provide guidance for decisionmaking and planning, but it has never been referenced in any board discussions.     Announcements   Does Your District Have a Contract to Bargain This Year? If so, now is the time to begin developing your district's game plan to ensure successful negotiations in the months to come. To that end, make sure your district is represented at MASB's Labor Relations Conference, Feb. 9, 2018, at the Radisson Hotel at the Capitol in Lansing. Feel free to look over the full agenda here or pass the link along to anyone you think should be at this year's conference. Secure your spot by registering here today!   Voting Now Open for Seats on the MASB Board of Directors MASB is governed by a 19-member Board of Directors made up of two directors from each of the eight Regions, and one director each from Groups V, VI and VII. Directors are elected by MASB member districts to serve up to three-year terms. Ballots for four Regions (1, 5, 7 and 8) were distributed via email to superintendent secretaries in the last week for each district to cast its vote in this year’s elections.   Can You Help Hungry Children This Summer? More partners are needed to help feed hungry young mouths in this year’s statewide Meet Up and Eat Up™ Summer Food Service Program, the Michigan Department of Education announced. “Many families across Michigan struggle with food security, and there is no reason that children should go hungry when programs like this are available,” State Superintendent Brian Whiston said. “I strongly encourage schools, local governments, churches, and community organizations to step up by supporting the Summer Food Service Program for a positive impact on the health and lives of children in their community.   Video Spotlight   Kid President Asks "What Makes an Awesome Leader?" Kid President talked to students from the California Association of Student Leaders about what they would do if they were president, and what it takes to be an awesome leader.

Education News   Teacher Recruitment, Retention, Reward is Aim of Package of Bills in Legislature Betsy DeVos: There's a 'Disconnect' Between K-12 Schools and the Economy Reforms Going Nowhere to Require Michigan Schools to Test Water for Lead Are Charter Schools Ruining the Public Education System? Michigan Launching Seal of Biliteracy Program for High School Students Schools Providing Different Learning Spaces to Get the Most out of Students Michigan's Adult Drop-Outs Offered New Chance for Diploma—and Free Job Training Case of Shackled Kids Revives Home-School Regulation Debate Snyder Looks to Expand Broadband Internet Access in State MDE Awards $5 Million to Districts to Expand CTE Programs, Opportunities Cassopolis Schools Apply for Coffee Shop Grant   Administrative Vacancies   Buckley Community Schools Caro Community Schools Harbor Springs Public Schools Hudsonville Public Schools Kalkaska Public Schools Three Rivers Community Schools   Upcoming Events Jan. 31, 2018 Tool-Specific Superintendent Evaluation Training Ι Webinar Feb. 1, 2018 CBA 104: Basic School Law Ι West Shore ESD, Ludington Feb. 4 – 6, 2018 NSBA Advocacy Institute Ι Marriott Marquis, Washington, D.C. Feb. 5, 2018 CBA 274: Board Self-Evaluation for Continuous Improvement Ι U.P. Distance Learning Sites Feb. 6, 2018 CBA 103: Basic School Finance Ι Ottawa Area ISD, Holland Feb. 8, 2018 Do More With Boardbook Ι Webinar Feb. 9, 2018 MASB Labor Relations Conference Ι Radisson at the Capitol, Lansing Feb. 17, 2018 Interview and Resume Workshop—Preparing Your Candidacy Ι MASB Headquarters, Lansing Feb. 23 – 25, 2018 MASB Winter Institute Featuring Board Member Certification (CBA) Classes and Board Presidents Workshops Ι Comfort Inn & Suites, Mt. Pleasant         Tip of the Week   Photo credit: Hernan Piñera on Foter.com /CC BY-SA Closed sessions may be called to considerthe dismissal, suspension, discipline, complaints, charges or periodic personnel evaluation of the superintendent, if the named person requests a closed hearing. Closed session also may be held for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with the negotiations of collective bargaining agreements. It’s important to remind all attendees that everything said in a closed session is confidential.       Michigan Association of School Boards 1001 Centennial Way Suite 400, Lansing, Michigan 48917 Voice - 517.327.5900 | Fax - 517.327.0775 | Privacy Policy FORWARD TO A COLLEAGUE If you prefer to unsubscribe from all MASB emails, click here.