Due to the coronavirus pandemic, State Negotiators' meetings will be going online.    Registration is limited to members (drop-in membership is free).
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Facilitator:  

Craig Holje, Chief Human Resources and Administrative Officer, Richfield Public Schools

Agenda:

1. Introduction, review of norms, and meeting agenda
   
   
2. Legislative and government update
   Denise Dittrich, MSBA Director of Government Relations
   Kim Lewis, MSBA Assoc. Director of Government Relations
   
   
3. Distance Bargaining: Strategies for conducting and engaging in virtual negotiations
   Kevin Rupp, Partner, Rupp, Anderson, Squires and Waldspurger
   Craig Holje, Chief Human Resources and Administrative Officer, Richfield Schools
   
   
4. Panel: Experiences and insights on leading HR/Labor Relations through uncertain economic times
   Tim Alexander, Executive Director of Human Resources, Minnetonka Public Schools
   Paul Cady, General Counsel, Anoka-Hennepin School District
   Larry Martini, Business Manager, Forest Lake Area Schools
   Chris Picha, Director of HR & Student Affairs, Owatonna Public Schools