Preparation is the key to successful bargaining. MSBA's Negotiations Seminars help board members prepare for negotiations.

REGISTRATION: Access advance registration (morning refreshments and lunch will be provided)

• Advance registration: $190
• Walk-in registration: $210

CREDITS: The Negotiations Seminars have been approved by the Minnesota Board of School Administrators for five continuing education clock hours.

Check-in: 8:30 a.m. | Program: 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 | Sourcewell, 202 12th Street NE, Staples
Advance registration for this session is closed; walk-ins are welcome to attend

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | Lakes Country Service Cooperative, 1001 East Mount Faith Avenue, Fergus Falls
Advance registration for this session is closed; walk-ins are welcome to attend

Thursday, February 21, 2019 | Ralph Engelstad Arena, 525 Brooks Avenue North, Thief River Falls
Advance registration for this session is closed; walk-ins are welcome to attend

Friday, February 22, 2019 | Northeast Service Cooperative, 5525 Emerald Avenue, Mountain Iron
Advance registration for this session is closed; walk-ins are welcome to attend

Saturday, February 23, 2019 | Best Western Plus Kelly Inn, 100 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud
Access registration | Advance registration closes February 19

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 | SWWC Service Cooperative, 1420 East College Drive, Suite 800A, Marshall
Access registration | Advance registration closes February 19

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | South Central Service Cooperative, 2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato
Access registration | Advance registration closes February 25

Thursday, February 28, 2019 | Wood Lake Meeting Center, 210 Wood Lake Drive SE, Rochester
Access registration | Advance registration closes February 25

Friday, March 1, 2019 | Holiday Inn Arbor Lakes, 11801 Fountains Way North, Maple Grove
Access registration | Advance registration closes February 25

Negotiations Overview — MSBA staff will review collective bargaining data, provide summary data they have compiled, and more.

Insurance — National Insurance Services staff will share with attendees what to expect from the health insurance market place, market trends, and much more.

Negotiations Potpourri — MSBA staff will review areas of concern and points of interest for this round of bargaining.

Master Agreements — Words Matter — MSBA staff will share the rationale behind and the significance of important language in MSBA’s Model Master Agreements. (Note: Please bring a copy of your district’s bargaining unit(s) most recent Master Agreement(s) to the seminar.)

Questions and Answers with MSBA Staff

Cancellation by Meeting Participants for Negotiations Seminars

(1) If a pre-registered participant cancels any time prior to the date registration closes, MSBA will fully refund the registration fee.

(2) If a pre-registered participant cancels between the date registration closes until the time the MSBA-sponsored event/activity begins, he/she will be charged an administration fee of $80.

(3) Once an event/activity begins, all registrants are responsible for the full registration fee.