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 8 Representative
- Region 9 Representative
- Region 11 Representative
- Assistant Principal Representative – East
- Middle Level Representative – Central
- At-Large 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.
Every professional member (or higher) of MASSP – principal or assistant principal – is eligible to become a candidate for membership on the Board of Directors regardless of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.
Members of the Board take justifiable pride in the leadership they provide to the diverse membership, as well as for the thousands of middle level and high school students. 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.
It is 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 (all board members) and the AP & Dean Summit (board members in roles of assistant principals/deans).
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 each year.
Mark Your Calendar
- Newly elected board members are expected to attend a New Board Member Training at the MASSP Office (Lansing) held on Friday, May 8 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM with lunch.
- EdCon2026 on June 22-24, 2026 at Grand Traverse Resort. We recommend registering for EdCon26 and booking your hotel if you plan to run for the Board of Directors.
- Tentative Board Meeting Dates for 2026-27. Board members are expected to attend the four board meetings each year in addition to other commitments noted above.
Positions Up for Election in 2026:
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 8 Representative (Represents: Hillsdale, Lenawee, Monroe and Washtenaw counties)
- Region 9 Representative (Represents: Macomb county)
- Region 11 Representative (Represents: Oakland county)
- Assistant Principal Representative – East (Represents Assistant Principal Members in Regions 5, 9, 10 and 11)
- Middle Level Representative – Central (Represents Middle Level Members in Regions 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8)
- At-Large Representative (Appointment)
View the MASSP Bylaws for additional details on each Board of Director position’s responsibilities.
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 6. 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 23 through Friday, April 10 at 4:00 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.