Meeting Topic: Navigating Change: Essential Legal Updates and
Collective Bargaining Strategies
Event Overview: Kick off the new school year by
equipping your board with the legal and operational strategies
needed to handle the shifting landscape of public education
governance. This high-impact session focuses on critical legal
mandates and legislative changes impacting school districts over
the summer, alongside proactive strategies for navigating labor
relations. Featuring Andrew Brown, NJSBA Director of Labor
Relations and a veteran former board attorney, this session
combines extensive operational insights with real-world guidance.
Attendees will gain a clear baseline overview of modern governance
compliance, strategic bargaining preparations, and effective board
boundaries during negotiations.
What We Will Cover:
Summer Legislative & Policy
Mandates: Breaking down
the latest state regulations, case law updates, and policy shifts
affecting local board operations.
The Board's Strategic Role in
Labor Relations: Defining
the distinct boundaries between board governance and administrative
management during union dynamics and grievances.
Bargaining Strategy & Team
Alignment: Establishing
effective communication frameworks and maintaining structural
alignment between the board and the superintendent's administration
before and during contract negotiations.
Proactive Risk
Management: Best
practices for managing disciplinary matters, performance
improvement plans, and accommodation requests seamlessly to protect
district stability.
Featured Speaker: Andrew Brown, Director of Labor
Relations, New Jersey School Boards Association
Gain clear
operational insights on summer legal updates and strategic
bargaining preparations with Hudson County Board
Members!