Handouts and presentation slides from many of the conference sessions are currently available on the MASC mobile app. We're adding more all the time as we receive them from presenters. To access them via the app, open the 2016 Conference page and navigate to the Schedule using the menu button in the top left hand corner of the screen. Click the session name in the Schedule; if available, downloads will be listed under the session description. Handouts and presentations are also available on this page.

Presenters: To add your handout, please send a PDF, PowerPoint or Word doc to Sam Cheesman at scheesman@masc.org.

The Annual MASC Delegate Assembly is held each year during this conference, at which time new MASC officers are elected and the Delegate Assembly considers resolutions submitted in conformance with the MASC By-Laws. These resolutions often result in the filing of legislation by MASC or the establishment of official positions on legislative and other issues.

In order for your school committee to have a vote at this meeting, districts must be active members of MASC (in compliance with annual dues regulations as spelled out in the MASC By-Laws). Member districts may designate a school committee member as a voting delegate (an alternate delegate may also be designated) and notify MASC using the official Delegate Form no later than October 21, 2016.

Update: At the 2016 meeting, 133 delegates considered four resolutions on topics including the Foundation Budget Review Commission recommendations, Association positions on two ballot questions and efforts to focus on social and emotional well-being of students. Read the report detailing actions taken here.

All under one roof for attendee convenience: meeting rooms, exhibition hall, banquet facilities, sleeping rooms, health club and pool, bar and dining room. There is ample free parking on the grounds, all adjacent to the hotel golf course. Hyannis is 70 miles from Boston, has an airport and also good scheduled bus service.

To reserve a room, follow instructions on the Hotel Reservation Form (do not submit this form to MASC), or see the hotel's website for more information.

A popular feature of the MASC/MASS Joint Conference is the exhibit floor, which hosts companies and organizations from a wide variety of industries and disciplines. Attendance and interest in the event grows consistently each year and spaces for exhibitors sell out quickly - be sure to reserve your space quickly once exhibitor sign-up opens to guarantee a spot.

MASC also offers a number of other opportunities for businesses and organizations interested in partnering with Massachusetts schools to engage school leaders; many popular programs are available for conference sponsors, as well as many other marketing opportunities throughout the year. For more information, contact Sam Cheesman.

The MASC/MASS Joint Conference sponsors a meeting for Massachusetts Administrative Assistants to Superintendents and School Committee Secretaries who are members of COSCAP. Administrative assistants and executive secretaries throughout the state participate in the Council, with support from MASC. The COSCAP executive committee works with MASC to offer professional development opportunities and training for its members at this and other annual events, and also hosts an email discussion group for members to share questions and information.