Minnesota Association of School Personnel Administrators & State Negotiators upcoming events

The Real Problem with Absenteeism Isn’t Absenteeism: Attendance Strategies for Leaders (04/22/2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Offered by: Vector Solutions

Chronic absenteeism continues to impact learning, accountability, and student well-being. Schools often respond after patterns emerge with compliance-driven or punitive measures that address symptoms rather than causes. Absenteeism is typically a signal of deeper challenges such as disconnection, unmet needs, or barriers outside the classroom. When leaders focus on understanding the “why,” they can create meaningful, lasting change.

In this session, school and district leaders will gain strategies to identify root causes, build a cross-functional stakeholder team, and implement a proactive, tiered framework grounded in school climate, culture, and belonging.

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Frontline Gather Summit for Minnesota (04/23/2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Frontline Gather Summit: Minneapolis, MN | April 23, 2026

Join Us for Frontline Gather Summit: Minneapolis, MN – A Free One-Day Learning Experience!

Join Senior Frontline Product Consultants for a day of learning ahead of the MASPA Conference. Come for lunch, learn with peers and Frontline experts, and stay for a relaxed happy hour to connect with fellow education leaders.

This free, one-day event gives Frontline users the opportunity to step back from the day-to-day and engage in meaningful learning with other education professionals. You’ll leave energized by insightful sessions and equipped with practical strategies to get more out of your Frontline solutions.

Take a break from the daily grind and collaborate with Frontline experts while building connections with peers from districts across Minnesota. Lunch is included—plus a post-event happy hour to keep the conversation going.

Schedule for Thursday, April 23rd:

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Arrival & Lunch

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Gather Programming

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Happy Hour & Networking Reception

Act Now!

Step 1) REGISTER FOR GATHER AT https://cvent.me/ym3yEN

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Step 2) REGISTER FOR THE MASPA SPRING CONFERENCE

MASPA 2026 Spring Conference (04/24/2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

LODGING OPTION
MASPA has a block of rooms at the Marriott for the night of the 23rd. The rate is $139 + taxes and fees. To make a reservation under our block, use the link
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM
Deadline for our room block is April 3rd, 2026. After this date rooms are not guaranteed available.

The Spring Conference agenda will include:

Community Connections
Presentation from Holland Atkinson, Hennepin County Chief Labor Relations Officer
Presentation from Luke Greiner, Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Labor Analyst
Legal Update from Kennedy & Graven
Exhibitor Walks & Visits

Full Conference Program

State Negotiators May Meeting (05/08/2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

This in-person meeting begins with lunch from 11:30 to 12:30. The presentation portion of the meeting is available via virtual attendance beginning around 12:30.

Location:

TBD

Lunch start: 11:30 a.m.

Meeting start: 12:30/12:45 p.m.

Facilitator:

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

Meeting Agenda:

Introduction, review of norms, and meeting agenda
Special Presentation - Topic TBD
Reports and Updates on Settlements, Arbitration, and BMS Rulings.

** 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.
Attendees are invited to share about arbitration results and BMS rulings such as representation votes and contract scope rulings.

State Negotiators June Meeting (06/05/2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

This in-person meeting begins with lunch from 11:30 to 12:30. The presentation portion of the meeting is available via virtual attendance beginning around 12:30.

Location:

Lunch start: 11:30 a.m.

Meeting start: 12:30/12:45 p.m.

Facilitator:

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

Meeting Agenda:

Introduction, review of norms, and meeting agenda
Special Presentation - Topic TBD
Reports and Updates on Settlements, Arbitration, and BMS Rulings.

** 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.
Attendees are invited to share about arbitration results and BMS rulings such as representation votes and contract scope rulings.

State Negotiators July Meeting (07/10/2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT

This in-person meeting begins with lunch from 11:30 to 12:30. The presentation portion of the meeting is available via virtual attendance beginning around 12:30.

Location:

Lunch start: 11:30 a.m.

Meeting start: 12:30/12:45 p.m.

Facilitator:

Matt Mons, Director of Human Resources, General Counsel, White Bear Lake Area Schools

Meeting Agenda:

Introduction, review of norms, and meeting agenda
Special Presentation - Topic TBD
Reports and Updates on Settlements, Arbitration, and BMS Rulings.

** 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.
Attendees are invited to share about arbitration results and BMS rulings such as representation votes and contract scope rulings.

State Negotiators August Meeting (08/07/2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

This in-person meeting begins with lunch from 11:30 to 12:30. The presentation portion of the meeting is available via virtual attendance beginning around 12:30.

Location:

BrightWorks
2 Pine Tree Dr #101, Arden Hills, MN 55112 (map)

Lunch start: 11:30 a.m.

Meeting start: 12:30/12:45 p.m.

Facilitator:

Matt Mons, Director of Human Resources, General Counsel, White Bear Lake Area Schools

Meeting Agenda:

Introduction, review of norms, and meeting agenda
Special Presentation - Topic TBD
Reports and Updates on Settlements, Arbitration, and BMS Rulings.

** 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.
Attendees are invited to share about arbitration results and BMS rulings such as representation votes and contract scope rulings.

Squires, Waldspurger, & Mace, P.A. School Law Seminar (09/18/2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

When: Friday, September 18th, 2026

Where: TBD

Squires, Waldspurger, & Mace, P.A., is pleased to announce its annual School Law Seminar.

Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A., 2026 Annual School Law Seminar (10/30/2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

When: Friday, October 30th, 2026

Where: TBD

Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A., is pleased to announce its 2026 Annual School Law Seminar.