Minnesota Association of School Personnel Administrators & State Negotiators upcoming events

State Negotiators May Meeting (05/08/2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

This in-person meeting begins with lunch from 11:30 to 12:30. The presentation portion of the meeting is available via virtual attendance beginning around 12:30.

Location:

TBD

Lunch start: 11:30 a.m.

Meeting start: 12:30/12:45 p.m.

Facilitator:

Craig Holje, Chief Human Resources & Administrative Officer, Richfield Public Schools

Meeting Agenda:

Introduction, review of norms, and meeting agenda
Special Presentation - Topic TBD
Reports and Updates on Settlements, Arbitration, and BMS Rulings.

** Closed Session - available to only those actively representing school management in negotiations **

Moderated group discussion: members share a brief update as to where they are in the process of negotiating teachers’ and other contracts. Includes main issues they have brought to the table as well as any other issues or proposals you feel would be of interest to the group.
Attendees are invited to share about arbitration results and BMS rulings such as representation votes and contract scope rulings.

Assertive Communication: Moving from Passive or Over-Helpful to Assertive (05/20/2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Assertive Communication for School HR Leaders

Facilitated by H&S Wellness Consultants

School HR professionals navigate emotionally charged, high-stakes conversations every day—balancing compliance, compassion, and capacity. This quarterly virtual series offers practical, immediately usable communication tools designed specifically for school HR leaders.

Each 30-minute session focuses on clear, respectful assertiveness that protects relationships and prevents burnout.

Session 2 – Moving from Passive or Over-Helpful to Assertive

Why mission-driven HR leaders struggle with directness—and how small language shifts reduce conflict and confusion.

What to Expect

30-minute virtual sessions (Zoom)
Practical frameworks + real HR examples
Skills you can use the same day
Sessions build on one another, but attendance at every session is not required

Why Attend?

Communicate clearly without escalating conflict
Set limits without guilt or over-functioning
Reduce avoidance and people-pleasing
Protect your energy in a high-demand role

Additional Session Dates & Topics

Session 3 –Wednesday, August 12 | 12:30–1:00 PM
Self-Managing During Emotionally Charged Conversations
How to stay grounded and effective when emotions run high—yours or theirs.

Session 4 – Wednesday, November 4 | 12:30–1:00 PM
Boundaries in High-Demand Systems
Using clear communication and role boundaries as a burnout-prevention strategy.

This series is offered free of charge to MASPA members as part of a partnership with H&S Wellness Consultants.

State Negotiators June Meeting (06/05/2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

This in-person meeting begins with lunch from 11:30 to 12:30. The presentation portion of the meeting is available via virtual attendance beginning around 12:30.

Location:

Lunch start: 11:30 a.m.

Meeting start: 12:30/12:45 p.m.

Facilitator:

Craig Holje, Chief Human Resources & Administrative Officer, Richfield Public Schools

Meeting Agenda:

Introduction, review of norms, and meeting agenda
Special Presentation - Topic TBD
Reports and Updates on Settlements, Arbitration, and BMS Rulings.

** Closed Session - available to only those actively representing school management in negotiations **

Moderated group discussion: members share a brief update as to where they are in the process of negotiating teachers’ and other contracts. Includes main issues they have brought to the table as well as any other issues or proposals you feel would be of interest to the group.
Attendees are invited to share about arbitration results and BMS rulings such as representation votes and contract scope rulings.

State Negotiators July Meeting (07/10/2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT

This in-person meeting begins with lunch from 11:30 to 12:30. The presentation portion of the meeting is available via virtual attendance beginning around 12:30.

Location:

Lunch start: 11:30 a.m.

Meeting start: 12:30/12:45 p.m.

Facilitator:

Matt Mons, Director of Human Resources, General Counsel, White Bear Lake Area Schools

Meeting Agenda:

Introduction, review of norms, and meeting agenda
Special Presentation - Topic TBD
Reports and Updates on Settlements, Arbitration, and BMS Rulings.

** Closed Session - available to only those actively representing school management in negotiations **

Moderated group discussion: members share a brief update as to where they are in the process of negotiating teachers’ and other contracts. Includes main issues they have brought to the table as well as any other issues or proposals you feel would be of interest to the group.
Attendees are invited to share about arbitration results and BMS rulings such as representation votes and contract scope rulings.

State Negotiators August Meeting (08/07/2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

This in-person meeting begins with lunch from 11:30 to 12:30. The presentation portion of the meeting is available via virtual attendance beginning around 12:30.

Location:

BrightWorks
2 Pine Tree Dr #101, Arden Hills, MN 55112 (map)

Lunch start: 11:30 a.m.

Meeting start: 12:30/12:45 p.m.

Facilitator:

Matt Mons, Director of Human Resources, General Counsel, White Bear Lake Area Schools

Meeting Agenda:

Introduction, review of norms, and meeting agenda
Special Presentation - Topic TBD
Reports and Updates on Settlements, Arbitration, and BMS Rulings.

** Closed Session - available to only those actively representing school management in negotiations **

Moderated group discussion: members share a brief update as to where they are in the process of negotiating teachers’ and other contracts. Includes main issues they have brought to the table as well as any other issues or proposals you feel would be of interest to the group.
Attendees are invited to share about arbitration results and BMS rulings such as representation votes and contract scope rulings.

Squires, Waldspurger, & Mace, P.A. School Law Seminar (09/18/2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

When: Friday, September 18th, 2026

Where: TBD

Squires, Waldspurger, & Mace, P.A., is pleased to announce its annual School Law Seminar.

Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A., 2026 Annual School Law Seminar (10/30/2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

When: Friday, October 30th, 2026

Where: TBD

Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A., is pleased to announce its 2026 Annual School Law Seminar.