Update 11/7/23: We are at capacity for in-person attendance.  Remote attendance is still available.  All new registrations will receive remote (Zoom) connection information for the meeting.  Presentation will be recorded and shared with all registrants.

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

Facilitator:

Tim Caskey, Executive Director Labor Relations and Personnel Services, ISD 728 Elk River School District

Meeting Agenda:

1. Introduction, review of norms, and meeting agenda
   
   
2. Earned Sick and Safe Time Response
   Darcy Hitesman, Attorney, HitesmanLaw, and leader of the ESST Workgroup for Schools, will respond to the Department of Labor and Industry's published guidance on Earned Sick and Safe Time. This interactive session will invite attendees to share information, react to the impact, and discuss options related to the essential implementation components. Planned parts include costing accrual options, substitute and community education scenarios, and handling the 1/1/24 - 6/30/24 period.
   
   
3. Reports and Updates on Settlements
   

   ** Closed Session - available to only those actively representing school management in negotiations **

   Moderated group discussion: members share a brief update as to where they are in the process of negotiating teachers’ and other contracts. Includes 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.