This in-person meeting begins with plated lunch from 11:30 to 12:30.  Virtual attendance to the Presentation portion of the meeting is available to those that do not attend in-person.

Lunch start: 11:30 a.m.   
Meeting start: 12:30/12:45 p.m.

Facilitator:

Doug Birk, Director of Administrative Services, St. Michael-Albertville Schools

Meeting Agenda:

1. Introduction, review of norms, and meeting agenda
   
   
2. Topics:  
   1. Legislative Update
      
      
   2. Todd Doncavage, Deputy Commissioner, Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services give a brief presentation about the role that BMS plays in terms of the mediators, statutory requirements, and the outlook that mediators take on behalf of the State.
      
      
   3. Anne Becker, General Counsel, Intermediate District 287, will share a recent negotiations experience involving: picketing; strike threats throughout the entire process; three months of mediation; and a surprise ending!
      
      
   4. Small Group Breakout
3. Reports and Updates on Settlements
   Moderated group discussion: members share a brief update as to where they are in the process of negotiating teachers’ and other contracts. Includes please share the main issues they have brought to the table as well as any other issues or proposals you feel would be of interest to the group.