The Henton Headlines: September 22, 2022

THE HENTON HEADLINES
September 22, 2022
Here’s the scoop for the week

Remember that School Staff Shortage Survey you Replied to this Summer?

I am now able to share the results of the survey MASA helped facilitate earlier this year. The response rate was excellent and there are charts and data that are instructive regarding what our school districts are facing in their hiring attempts. The first part of the report identifies who responded and once you scroll past that information, there is useful data and some charts. Thank you for responding to the survey. 

Now, it’s Time for Another Survey!

Each year, MASA surveys its members to ensure the work we are doing reflects the needs of our members.  In order to make sure we support your work as best we can, your honest feedback and comments are appreciated in this year’s survey!  Please complete the survey by Friday, September 30.

Congratulations to the Following Schools for their Recent Recognitions:

“Through the Minnesota School of Excellence program, grounded in national research on high-performing schools, MESPA has created the premier opportunity in the state for validating excellence and a commitment to continual growth in a school community,” said Jon Millerhagen, MESPA executive director.  “This school improvement program examines the entire school community through six national standards, ensuring there is a holistic approach to creating a plan for future achievement and celebrating the unique accomplishments of each School of Excellence.”

Four schools achieved recognition as 2022-2023 Minnesota Schools of Excellence:

• Kasson-Mantorville Elementary, Kasson-Mantorville Schools

• Oak Hills Elementary, Lakeville Area Schools

• Hawthorne Elementary, Albert Lea Area Schools

• Sebeka Public School, Sebeka Public Schools

Commissioner Heather Mueller recently announced the following Minnesota schools are among the 300 that received national recognition as Blue Ribbon Schools:

• Bloomington – Seven Hills Preparatory Academy

• Brainerd – Lowell Elementary School, Brainerd Public School District

• Cloquet – Churchill Elementary School, Cloquet Public School District

• Good Thunder – Maple River West Elementary School, Maple River School District

• Plymouth – Kimberly Lane Elementary School, Wayzata Public School District

• Rochester – Lincoln K-8 School, Rochester Public School District

• Springfield – Springfield Elementary School, Springfield School District

• Woodbury – Lake Middle School, South Washington County School District

Handling School Cash Resources

From the Office of State Auditor, Julie Blaha, “Schools should periodically review internal control procedures that will help protect school funds. This is critically important for anyone who may be handling cash. The Minnesota Department of Education publishes the Manual for Activity Fund Accounting (MAFA), which contains numerous internal control procedures that should be followed whenever a school handles cash. Advisors who will be handling student activity funds must acknowledge in writing receipt of a copy of MAFA and their responsibility for assuring that MAFA procedures are followed. The Avoiding Pitfall School Cash Handling Procedures is available on the OSA’s website.”

Have your Central Office Staff and Technology Leaders Joined MASA?

I have observed that there are some leaders who would benefit from joining MASA, but not all are aware the organization is for them, too!  Please encourage your colleagues who are in any of the following component groups to consider joining MASA. We are stronger and better together and would benefit from their involvement!

1. Superintendents 
2. Central Office Administrators 
3. Special Education Administrators 
4. Service Provider Organization Instructors or Administrators
5. Curriculum Administrators 
6. Technology Leaders 

Leadership Matters:

“Just because I disagree with you, does not mean that I hate you. We need to relearn that in our society.” - Morgan Freeman

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Detailed information may be found at
https://www.mnasa.org/whats-new.html and the MASA Calendar.

	MASA & MASE Membership Renewal | Renew online!
	Business Partner Renewal Online!
September	Hispanic Heritage Month, Suicide Prevention Month, and College Savings Month
October 1	National Disability Employment Awareness Month; National Principals Month (#ThankaPrincipal)
October 1-2	MASA Board of Directors Meeting | Madden's on Gull Lake
October 2	National Custodian Day
October 2	Dale G. Jensen Golf Classic | MASA Foundation Golf Tournament | Madden's on Gull Lake
October 2	Great Start Cohort Session #2 | Madden's on Gull Lake
October 2-4	MASA Fall Conference | Madden's on Gull Lake
October 5	World Teachers Day
October 6	National Instructional Coach’s Day
October 9-15	Fire Prevention Week
October 10	Indigenous Peoples Day
October 17-31	National School Bus Safety Week
October 19	Unity Day/Stop Bullying Day
October 28	Great Start Cohort #3 & Finance Academy #1 | Minneapolis Marriott NW
October 23-29	Red Ribbon Week/Drug-Free America Week
October 24	MASA Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting | Quora Education Center | 1 - 3 pm
October 24	MSHSL/MASA Executive Officers Meeting
October 25	MASA Legislative Committee Meeting #1 | Quora Education Center | 9 am - 1 pm
October 26-28	MASE Fall Leadership Conference | Madden's on Gull Lake
November 1	Native American Heritage Month/American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month
November 15	MASA Legislative Committee Meeting #2 | Quora Education Center | 9 am - 1pm
November 16	Great Start Cohort #4 | Finance Academy #2 | Quora Education Center
November 18	MASA Nominating Committee Meeting | Quora Education Center | 12 - 1:30 pm
December 7	MASA Board of Director's Meeting | Quora Education Center | 11 am - 3 pm
December 9	Great Start Cohort #5 | Minneapolis Marriott NW
January 5, 2023	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center | 11 am - 1 pm
February 16-23, 2023	AASA NCE | San Antonio, TX
February 27	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officers Meeting
March 8, 2023	Great Start Cohort #6 | Finance Academy #3 | Minneapolis Marriott NW
March 8, 2023	MASA Board of Director's Meeting | Minneapolis Marriott NW | 11 am - 4 pm
March 9-10, 2023	MASA/MASE Spring Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW
April 11, 2023	MASA Nominations Committee Meeting | Quora Education Center | 12 - 1:30 pm
April 13, 2023	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center | 11 am - 1 pm
April 19, 2023	MASA Executive Development Committee Meeting | Virtual
April 27, 2023	Great Start Cohort #7 | Quora Education Center
May 1, 2023	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officer Meeting