Policy Services for Members

 

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As dues-supported services, MSMA members receive:

 ·    Access to MSMA sample policies addressing a wide range of topics, including policies required by state and federal laws and regulations
·    Consultation on policy-related matters
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Assistance in development and revision of individual school board policies
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Review of individual administration or board draft policies for educational soundness, potential legal issues, and practical considerations 
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Policy Development News, which provides new and updated sample policies and alerts members to the policy implications of legislative action, changes in regulations, and significant court decisions 
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Special Policy Bulletins, issued as needed to assist superintendents and boards in meeting state mandates when timing is critical

 In addition, MSMA members have access to the following fee-based services:

 ·    Onsite policy training opportunities - workshops on a variety of topics including

o    Developing and adopting effective policies

o    Keeping your policy manual current

o    Key policy areas, e.g., Student Code of Conduct, crisis response planning

·    Custom policy manual review and revision services:

o    Complete policy manual revisions

o    Policy manual audits

o    Extended policy manual consultation

o    Policy manual recoding