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MSBA attorney briefs Francis Howell R-III board on union rights, bargaining and limits on using public funds for ballot advocacy
Summary
Susan Goldhammer of MSBA outlined the legal landscape for public‑sector unions, collective bargaining and the limits on using district funds to support or oppose ballot measures. Trainers recommended clear communication and agreed board advocacy priorities.
An MSBA legal presentation to Francis Howell R-III board members reviewed public‑sector union rights, collective bargaining and the board’s role in advocacy while explaining limits on the district’s ability to use public funds in ballot campaigns.
Susan Goldhammer, MSBA chief of law and policy, told the training that Missouri constitutional language and related case law give public employees the right to organize and that collective bargaining agreements are binding if the district chooses to enter them. She described differences among stakeholder circles — boards, administrators and unions —…
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