There is no cost for this training if your district is a member of the negotiations and/or policy maintenance programs. Non-maintenance members - $200 for both days, or $125 for one day.
Day 1 - NEGOTIATIONS – Monday, July 29
8:30 – 9:00 am Registration
9:00 – 9:45 am Collective Bargaining 101: A discussion of the nuts and bolts of collective bargaining.
9:45 – 10:00 am Break
10:00 – 11:00 am Current Issues in Bargaining: A discussion of trending problem areas in negotiations, including representation fees; benefits for Title 2 employees; and inclusion of coaching and other extra-duty stipends in teacher bargaining agreements.
11:00 am – Noon Problematic Contract Language: A discussion of contract provisions that actively interfere with the management of school operations and/or the provision of educational services to the students of the district.
Noon – 1:00 pm LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
1:00 – 2:00 pm Taking a Strategic Approach to Negotiations: A discussion of the alignment of labor negotiations with the strategic planning process in an effort to prioritize the interests of the students.
2:00 – 3:00 pm Question and Answer: Your opportunity to ask questions not covered by the above topic areas.
Day 2 - POLICY – Tuesday, July 30:
A review of MTSBA Model Policies that govern school district operations on important and emerging issues.
9:00 – 9:30 am Policy 2320: Approving Student Trips
9:30 – 10:15 am Conflicts of Interest: Policies governing employee and trustee conduct in the operation of public school districts in Montana.
10:15 – 10:30 am Break
10:30 – 11:00 am Policy 2600: Student Work Experience
11:00 am – Noon 2019 Legislative Session: A review of the updates required in MTSBA Model Policy Manual based on legislative action.
Noon – 1:15 pm LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
1:15 – 2:00 pm 2019 Legislative Session: Part 2 of legislative action policy review and an overview of current MTSBA Flexibilities and Efficiencies Model Policy Series.
2:00 – 2:15 pm Afternoon Break
2:15 – 3:00 pm Policies Governing Human Resources: Enforcing Provisions on Personal Conduct, Political Activity, Social Media and Harassment
3:00 – 3:30 pm MTSBA Policy Maintenance Services; A review of the services covered by participation in the MTSBS Policy Maintenance program and the process for completing updates to district policy manuals in collaboration with MTSBA staff.
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