MAISA Legislative Resources

MAISA's Department of Government Relations is responsible for promoting the legislative platform and priorities of the MAISA membership and the MAISA Legislative Committee to state, local and federal legislators. The MAISA Department of Government Relations strives to empower MAISA members to contribute meaningfully to education policy by providing timely updates, action alerts, analysis, talking points, and other relevant information. Stay informed of key developments coming out of the Capitol. Access the information you need to address community and media inquiries. Contact policy makers and make a difference.

Legislative Priorities

2025-26 MAISA Legislative Committee Roster

Jason Jeffrey* - West Shore ESD, Region 3

Steve Martin - Menominee ISD, Region 1

Scott Koziol - Charlevoix-Emmet IS, Region 2

Shelley Ducharme  - Bay Arenac ISD, Region 4

Brenda Tenniswood - St. Clair County RESA, Region 5

Jason Mellema - Ingham ISD, Region 6

Eric Hoppstock - Berrien RESA, Region 7

Stephen McNew - Monroe County ISD, Region 8

Michael DeVault - Macomb ISD, Region 9

Daveda Colbert - Wayne RESA, Region 10

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Paul Hungerford - Gratiot-Isabella RESD

John Severson - MAISA

Dave Ladd - Kelley Cawthorne/MAISA


*Legislative Committee Chair for 2025-26