THE HENTON HEADLINES
May 16, 2024

New MASA Officers Effective May 20, 2024

Given that the current MASA President Dr. Joe Gothard resigned his position in the Saint Paul Public Schools to return to his hometown of Madison, WI effective May 17, the executive officers referred to the bylaws for direction on how to fill the officer positions. After discussion, they have decided the following officers will assume their positions effective next Monday instead of July 1: 

• President: Dr. Ann-Marie Foucalt | (installed six weeks early)

• President-Elect: Dr. Stacie Stanley | (installed six weeks early)

• Past-President: Dr. Matt Hillmann | (will remain Past-President an additional year)

• Treasurer: Dr. Scott Thielman | (no change)

Standing Committee Chairs and Chair-Elects for the 2024-2025 School Year

The MASA President-Elect has the responsibility to identify the chair-elects for the upcoming school year. The chairs were approved in the 2023-2024 school year. 

The following individuals have been identified by President-Elect Stanley and will be recommended to the Board of Directors at their June Board Retreat for final approval:

Executive Development Committee

Chair-Elect, Ranae Case Evenson, Superintendent Jordan Public Schools

Chair, Melissa Radeke, Superintendent, Lester Prairie School District

Nominating Committee

Chair-Elect, Brandon Lunak, Superintendent, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Chair, Chris Swenson, Superintendent, Holdingford Public Schools

Federal Advocacy Committee

Chair-Elect, Theresa Battle, Superintendent, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District

Chair, Bill Gronseth, Superintendent, St. Peter Public Schools

Legislative Committee

Chair-Elect, John Magas, Superintendent, Duluth Public Schools

Chair, Marc Johnson, Executive Director, ECMECC

Finance Sub-Committee 

Chair-Elect, Mike Meihak, Superintendent, NRHEG Public Schools

Chair, Anthony Bonds, Assistant Superintendent, Duluth Public Schools

Policy Sub-Committee

Chair-Elect, Sue Chase, Superintendent Cass, Lake-Bena Public Schools

Chair, Heidi Nistler, Assistant Superintendent, Saint Paul Public Schools

Leadership Matters

“Without courage, it doesn't matter how good the leader's intentions are.” - Orrin Woodward