"This is great info to read- I appreciate everyone's insights. Our superintendent is vehemently against any communication between the union and the board. Suspicions run high that she will be undermined. I am working hard to ease that fear and…"

"Also, we do not discussion contracts at all. We more talk about the support of staff. How's the overall environment? We discuss joint opportunities for collaboration to build better relations. We had planned before COVID to host a join celebration…"

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The unions mostly have communicated through the Superintendent. But this year's teacher's union leadership proposed meeting with Board leadership to have direct connection. The thought was why have their voice relayed to the Board when positive…"

"I agree with Pan DeFord's statement, "don't let the Superintendent tell you what you can and can not do." Remember, the Board hires the Superintendent and is its "boss.". Furthermore, I find more discussion is usually better."

"Hi all, we used to mert quarterly with teachers union however the superintendent was always part of the dialogue. I think its critical to make sure everyone understands their roles. We had an issue where the union leadership took advantage and…"

"Our board members do have occasional contact with the union leadership when they reach out. Most of us have a level of discomfort with this however this had been part of the culture for decades. Those of us who are in contact make a point to…"

"Our board has a negotiations committee with two members on it. No BOE member has direct contact with the union outside of that committee. You need to be careful about meeting with the union and what is discussed. You cannot talk with them about…"

"I know I'm pulling this question back out from a couple of years ago but I had a similar one. Did you ever get any answers or pursue anything here Michelle?

We have a couple board members who are interested in possibly reaching out to the unions…"