Member Services

In addition to providing overall advocacy services, MASS also aims to enrich the ongoing education and academic support of its members. Member benefits include:

  • Support for employment contracts and conditions of employment
  • Professional learning
  • Research and inquiry
  • Advocacy and liaison

We also have resources for Manitoba educators and administrators wishing to learn more about superintendency.

Leading Together  is a joint publication of the Manitoba School Boards Association, Manitoba Association of School Business Officials and the Manitoba Association of School Superintendents.The guide contains excellent information on recruitment, selection, qualifications and evaluation of superintendents, the superintendent’s contract and the board-superintendent working relationship.

 

Considering a superintendent or assistant superintendent position in Manitoba?

Please read the following important information before signing a contract:

  • MASS provides excellent services to assist with contract negotiations, including salary and other benefit information. Candidates for a public school superintendent or assistant superintendent position are advised to contact Executive Director, Barb Isaak, at 204-219-7059 or via email at Barb.Isaak@mass.mb.ca before discussing these issues with the school board. It is alright, meanwhile, to accept a position “subject to completing a contract.”
  • MASS and the Manitoba School Boards Association highly recommend that both the school board and the superintendent candidate seek legal advice before signing a contract of employment. MASS has made arrangements with a local lawyer with expertise in labour relations for a one-time consultation to review the contract, answer questions and provide general advice for a modest fee. For assistance, please contact Mr. Fred Thiessen, Gange Collins Barristers & Solictors.  Ph: 204-953-5413  Email: ft@lawgc.ca
  • MASS and the Manitoba School Boards Association have developed a booklet Leading Together which includes important information for superintendents and school boards on recruitment, selection and qualifications of a superintendent, the superintendent’s contract and the board-superintendent working relationship.
  • A long-term disability plan is available through MASS. The plan offers a Guaranteed Standard Issue individual policy to MASS members without the requirement of a medical examination. Should you decide to join MASS; further information on the LTD plan will be provided to you. Please do not let your previous LTD coverage lapse prior to confirmation of your acceptance into this plan.
  • MASS provides several professional learning opportunities for members each year, including a Mentorship Program for new members, as well as other professional services and a support network to assist members in their roles. An orientation session for new superintendents in Manitoba is held in August in conjunction with the MASS Summer Institute.