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!

Franklin L. Williams School (MS#7)


222 Laidlaw Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306


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