Getting together with our group to set the ground rules was an excellent use of time. This simulation will be a great activity for those of us that have only been casual observers of the process. The handout we received from Jay Greening will come in handy for that first time we engage in negotiations as a superintendent.
Coming to the table prepared with all the financial information seems pretty basic - however, some folks must not do it or he wouldn't have stressed it so much!!! Getting the language items done first, which is what Freeport did during their recent negotiations, really did create an air of trust and collaboration.
I believe the advice to make sure relationships are better than when you started the process is the best notion he shared. The key to running a school district, a building, or a business is all about the relationships.
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