May 24, 2021 at 4:00 PM - Human Resources Committee - Negotiations

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. APPROVE AGENDA

IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS

V. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION (19.85(1) (c) (e))

V.A. Negotiation Preparation with District Negotiations Team

VI. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

VII. INTRODUCE NEGOTIATING TEAMS

VIII. EXCHANGE INITIAL PROPOSALS

VIII.A. Board of Education

VIII.B. Waunakee Teacher's Association

IX. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION (19.85(1) (c) (e))

X. NEGOTIATE

XI. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

XII. MEET AND CONFER WITH ALL INTERESTED TEACHERS (WTA MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS) REGARDING THE FOLLOWING TOPICS

XII.A. 2021 Topics

XII.A.1. Teacher retention & recruitment

• Recognition of salary advancement without points redemption this year
• Need for increased focus on addressing staff morale and climate

XII.A.2. Continued progress with Salary System Review and Revision Work Group

• Brian Grabarski should be commended for his leadership and collaboration throughout the fifteen meetings that have taken place so far

XII.A.3. Professional leadership opportunities & processes (committees, department chairs, coordinators)

• Some notable progress in clarity of process and communication by Tim Schell and Amy Johnson 

XII.A.4. Consideration of spring negotiations timeline

• Today's meeting is a step toward all staff knowing what their salary will be when committing to return or being hired for next school year

XII.A.5. Strengthened two-way communication with staff

• Increased communication from Anne Blackburn following School Board Meetings
• Increased space for asking questions during the live webinars that Randy hosted monthly this year

XII.A.6. Continued support for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee as well as committed individuals and groups looking to advance this work

XIII. ADJOURN