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MASSP Board of Directors Election Information 2025

MASSP election season is just around the corner. Are you ready to take on a bigger role within the Association, be an advocate for your fellow administrators and help advance your career? Every year, one-third of the seats of the MASSP Board of Directors are up for election-it’s almost time! This year MASSP is seeking candidates for: 

  • President-Elect**
  • Region 2 Representative
  • Region 4 Representative
  • Region 6 Representative
  • Region 10 Representative
  • Middle Level West Representative
  • Assistant Principal West Representative
  • Assistant Principal Central Representative *
  • CTE Representative (Appointment)

For more information on each of these positions, the role of the MASSP Board of Directors and what the commitment entails, please read on. 

Overview:

Membership on the MASSP Board of Directors is a professional experience that is both challenging and rewarding. It is an opportunity to serve education through a leadership role in Michigan’s largest building administrator organization. The effective presence of MASSP as a positive influence on Michigan’s secondary schools depends in large measure upon the guidance of a highly qualified, well-informed Board of Directors and professional staff. Regardless of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age or disability or veteran status, every professional member – principal or assistant principal – of MASSP is eligible to become a candidate for membership on the Board of Directors. Members of the Board take justifiable pride in the leadership they provide to the extremely diverse membership, as well as for the thousands of middle level and high school youth. Board members must be aware of, and attuned to, the regional needs and concerns of Michigan; the variety of job responsibilities of individual members; rural, urban, and suburban education; minority considerations; and MASSP’s relationship with other professional organizations and our state government. 

Board Functions/Commitments:

The MASSP Board of Directors exists to help steer the direction of the Association. A prime requisite of candidates who wish to serve on the MASSP Board is a strong commitment to serve, as each term is three years in length (*AP Central Rep is the only exception; this Individual will be completing one year of an open term and then is eligible for re-election). It is also necessary that the candidate’s Superintendent, Board of Education, other building administrators, faculty and family support the candidate through their term on the Board. Board members are expected to be present at four meetings per year and also be in attendance at other events, specifically EdCon and the AP Summit. Board Members are asked to give additional input when needed on legislative and policy issues, and write at least one article for an MASSP publication. 

Mark Your Calendar (Dates Coming Soon)

  • Newly elected board members are expected to attend a New Board Member Training held in May. More details forthcoming
  • Coming Soon: Tentative Board Meeting Dates for 2025-26. Board members are expected to attend the four board meetings each year in addition to other commitments noted above. 

Positions Up for Election in 2025:

View the MASSP Region Map

  • President-Elect** (State-wide representation on the Executive Board. Candidates must have previously served on the MASSP Board of Directors)
  • Region 2 Representative (Represents: Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Charlevoix, Leelanau, Antrim, Otsego, Montmorency, Alpena, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Crawford, Oscoda, Alcona, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee, Roscommon, Ogemaw, and Iosco counties)
  • Region 4 Representative (Represents: Clare, Gladwin, Arenac, Isabella, Midland, Bay, Gratiot, Saginaw, Tuscola, and Huron counties)
  • Region 6 Representative (Represents: Clinton, Shiawassee, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, and Jackson counties)
  • Region 10 Representative (Represents: Wayne county)
  • Middle Level West Representative (Represents Middle Level Members in Regions 3, and 7)
  • Assistant Principal West Representative (Represents Assistant Principal Members in Regions 3, and 7)
  • Assistant Principal Central Representative* (Represents Assistant Principal Members in Regions 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8)
  • CTE Representative (Appointment – State-wide representation of Career Technical Educations members)

View the MASSP Bylaws for additional details on each Board of Director position’s responsibilities. 

*AP Central Rep: this individual will be completing the last year of an open 3 year-term and then is eligible for re-election.

Candidate Submission

Interested in placing your name on this year’s ballot? Please fill out this Candidate Submission Form no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7. Before accessing the form, please review the Candidate Information Sheet regarding commitment, eligibility, requested information and be prepared to provide answers to the following questions. Each candidate’s response will be published on the ballot. Limited word count per question: 175 words or roughly 800 characters. 

  • Experience: What is your current administrative position? How long have you served in that capacity? What was your path to obtain it?
  • Performance: Tell us about any awards, accolades or important points of pride related to your career.
  • Education: What post-secondary degrees have you obtained and from where? What additional continuing education have you received? Do you have a particular area of focus/expertise?
  • Statement of Intent: Why are you seeking this position on the MASSP Board of Directors?
  • Required Documents: Candidates must also supply a letter of support from their Superintendent, as well as a headshot to be included on the ballot. 

**President-Elect candidates must have previously served on the Board of Directors and must obtain petition signatures from 20 eligible voting members, in addition to completing the candidate submission form noted above. Please email maggie@massp.com for additional information regarding the petition form. 

Ballot Process

Electronic ballots will be made available to MASSP members during a two-week voting window from Monday, March 24 through Friday, April 11 at 3:00 p.m

MASSP eligible voting members (Professional, Professional Plus & Executive) will receive ballots for the open seats that represent them on the Board; not all members may receive a ballot depending on if candidates run unopposed.

Questions & Resource

Please contact Maggie Helmer at maggie@massp.com.

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