Bi-Monthly Meetings

These half- to full-day luncheon meetings held at locations throughout Massachusetts provide presentations on important current topics as well as opportunities for discussion with other school business officials.


MASBO Newsletter

Peter DeRoeve, Past President of MASBO, publishes a bi-monthly newsletter which is distributed to the membership. The newsletter is a timely publication and boasts of cutting-edge information, articles written by members, job vacancies, meeting schedules, announcements, and an ongoing array of helpful information aimed at assisting the membership.


Trade Show

The MASBO Trade Show, which takes place each Spring, has nearly 50 vendor associates who join a variety of vendors in an annual exhibit showcasing the most current products and services available to school business officials.


Law Institute

The Law Institute is a full day of legal analyses and updates of recent court rulings on pertinent laws relating to school business management. MASBO's legal counsel also updates business officials with current and pending legislation and its impact on school administration.


Annual Institute

This three-day conference is held each Spring and features recognized authorities with lectures and discussions on timely topics. It is the Annual Meeting of the membership

Organized to facilitate the MASBO functions and to help members develop and maintain expertise in the various facets of school business administration, these committees provide periodic updates, through the MASBO newsletter, to the general membership and assist individual members in researching and solving specific problems. Active committees include:


Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee maintains liaison with state and federal lawmakers, presents MASBO's view on issues, and advises the membership about both pending legislation and trends in the House and Senate.


Mentorship Committee

The Mentorship Committee was created to provide guidance and assistance to newly appointed school business officials. A meeting is held each year in which guest speakers discuss relevant topics in school business management. New school business officials are matched with seasoned members to provide one-to-one support on a variety of issues. The Mentorship Committee is also responsible for updating the MASBO Reference Manual which provides an array of school business operational information, contacts, and documents. The manual is distributed to new members as part of their participation in the mentorship program. The mentorship program truly captures the "service above self" attitude projected by the association in their quest to help new members of the association.


Technology Committee

The Technology Committee was formed to address the growing role technology plays in school business management and in MASBO itself. The Technology Committee has been made a permanent committee of MASBO by the Board. The committee has developed this web site; it also provides demonstrations of software applications and keeps the membership apprised of changes in technology and its implications for school business management.


Certification Committee

The Certification Committee maintains liaison with the Massachusetts Department of Education, Bureau of Certification, to keep current with state certification requirements. This committee also provides guidance through the certification process for MASBO members.

Legal Assistance Committee

This committee researches points of law through MASBO's legal counsel and assists members with specific problems.

MASBO members have always contributed to the growth and improvement of their profession and their investment of time and skills have greatly improved the efficiency of our schools. MASBO, in partnership with RISO Products, have worked together to encourage and recognize these contributions. The President's Award is given in recognition of an individual's outstanding contribution to his or her school system, community, and/or to MASBO.

To be considered for the President's Award, one must be a member of MASBO and be employed on a full-time basis for 24 consecutive months immediately prior to January 1 of the year in which the nomination is made. Retirees are also considered eligible to receive the award.

The award selection committee is comprised of the President, President-Elect, Vice-President, Immediate Past President, and Secretary/Treasurer of MASBO. The President, however, shall have the authority to decide who the recipient will be after discussing his/her decision with said selection committee. Members of the selection committee are not eligible for the award.

Any active member of MASBO or current Superintendent of Schools may nominate someone for the award. The letter of nomination should clearly and concisely state the manner in which the individual has made an outstanding contribution to a school system, community, and/or MASBO.

The recipient receives a plaque to commemorate the award, and his or her school district receives a $500 award in the name of the recipient. There is appropriate recognition in local papers as well as in MASBO's Newsletter. The President's Award is presented in May at the MASBO Annual Institute with a follow-up presentation at a meeting of the recipient's School Committee.

The following individuals have been recipients of the President's Award:


1994: Rose DiOrio, Milford Public Schools; Stephen Moynihan, Quincy Public Schools
1995: John Conway, Stoneham Public Schools
1996: Frank Antonelli, Greater Lowell School District
1997: Robert Watmough, Bourne Public Schools
1998: John Ryan, Tewksbury Town Schools
1999: John A. Crafton, Methuen Public Schools
2000: Donald D. Johnson, Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District
2001: Jay Sullivan, Massachusetts Department of Education
2002: Joseph Flahive, Longmeadow Public Schools
2003: Joseph J. Delude, Seekonk Public Schools
2004: Roger L. Young, Manchester Essex Regional School District
2005: A. Francis Finnell , Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District
2006: Joel H. Lovering, Attleboro Public Schools
2007: Candice M. Walczak, South Hadley Public Schools
2008: Sally P.W. Douglas, Pittsfield Public Schools
2009: Susan K. Givens, Masconomet Reg. School Dist.
2010: Donald J. Charest, Agawam Public Schools

We are guided by these beliefs…

• School business officials perform their duties consistent with the highest ethical standards.
• Professional development is critical to the effectiveness of school business officials.
• Standards and practices for school business officials are important to their success.
• Communication among school business officials is important.
• Technology is an integral tool in the functions of school business officials.
• Involvement of school business officials in MASBO activities is essential to the success of the organization.
• MASBO’s pro-active involvement in the legislative process will result in more effective delivery of educational services.
• Formulation of partnerships with professional, state, regional, and national organizations enhances the effectiveness of the organization.