MASS Reminds You to Practice Caution, Watch for Kids at Bus Stops
National School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 16-20
read more→When Mississippi’s education leaders learned about legislation that could jeopardize the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, we wasted no time letting lawmakers know what was at stake for the future.
Our points were made clear in a Feb. 20 letter signed by representatives of MASS, Mississippi Association of Educators, Mississippi Professional Educators, Mississippi Association of School Administrators and The Parents’ Campaign.
Bills proposed in the 2024 legislative session are indicative of the divide that exists in Mississippi. The Senate supports fully funding MAEP and preserving objective per-pupil funding criteria. The House has introduced legislation that not only would eliminate MAEP but allow lawmakers to determine annually how much money the state provides for each student.
An objective formula takes economic realities into account when determining the amount of money required to educate students. Like funding formulas for most state services, it’s based on a detailed cost analysis and considers all dimensions of providing a modern educational system to prepare our students for the future.
It also ensures that students in poorer counties get the same shot at a quality education as those who live in more affluent areas.
The question comes down to this: How can we ensure a consistent and reliable approach to funding education for our children?
The answer is clear, and MASS will continue advocating for an objective funding formula that is in the best interests of Mississippi’s students and Mississippi’ future.
Phillip G Burchfield
Executive Director
MS School Superintendents
MS Public Schools
School Disctricts
Public School Students
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As a leading advocate for quality public education, the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents provides a comprehensive set of professional learning opportunities that equip educational administrators to inspire students to reach their fullest potential every day.
Dr. Adrian Hammitte
P. O. Box 157Mr. Brian Freeman
400 Forrest St.Mr. Wayne McDill
P. O. Box 445Dr. Carrie Skelton
122 South Spring St.Mr. Christopher Kent
P. O. Box 605July 6 - 10, 2024
Beau Rivage
875 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39530
More information will be available in April.
Relevance of topic to targeted audience or theme of the convention is the primary consideration.
As a newcomer to MASS, I am encouraged by the organization’s steps to equip its members. Resources such as the webinar series add great value and offer insights that help us do our job even better.
Since 2008, I have had the opportunity to attend all Summer and Winter Mississippi Association of School Superintendents' conferences. In addition, I have attended many professional opportunities sponsored by MASS over this same period. Regardless of whether I attended as a principal, assistant superintendent, or superintendent, I always experienced tremendous professional growth from each session or meeting. I am grateful to MASS for each of these opportunities and proudly serve as a member of the board of directors for the premier educational organization in the state.
The MASS organization exemplifies what an educational organization should be: committing itself to growing school leaders professionally, creating a network among its members and leadership for support, and investing in the continual success of children in each district of the state. MASS has offered me multiple avenues of professional growth through its relevant conferences, but more importantly, it provides a network of colleagues to help me navigate the superintendency and to improve the education for children in my district.
MASS started the mentorship program and new superintendent’s network during my first year as a superintendent. I must say this program jumpstarted my career in the positive direction and guided me through my entire first year.
MASS has been a great service provider for many years. I have known them for a longtime and they have always been a valued partner when it comes to building greater accountability in public education.
As a member of MASS, I am not alone. The network of MASS members is a professional resource in itself that provides me with best practices and support in leading my district. As we enter these unprecedented times of educating children, MASS is providing me with timely information in weekly webinars with experts and professionals that assist me in building a plan for our schools. While leading in challenging times, we are not leading alone. MASS is with us through it all.
As a new superintendent a few years ago, I found the leadership of MASS to be invaluable as I learned to navigate on the road of the superintendency. Participating in the monthly sessions with my fellow colleagues provided me with a team that I can call anytime to face the challenges of leading a school district. Being a part of MASS also affords me life-long friendships beyond the superintendency. As we collectively work to meet the needs of students in Mississippi, I am honored to be a member of an organization that not only focuses on the professional growth of superintendents. It also focuses on the development of school and district personnel through webinars and its annual conferences.