Day 2

Excellent discussion and explanation of mediation and arbitration.  I have a much better understanding of the difference between the two in the realm of collective bargaining.  The attorney presentation was very interesting and informative.  He provided a great deal of information and tools that will be helpful when preparing for negotiations.  The first weekend, overall, provided a very good foundation for the process and the superintendents role.  I thought the notions of holding true to your word and actually implementing what you are bargain were extremely important.  In my experience, this has not always happened and as such has caused some very hard feelings.