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Board discusses hiring outside facilitator for contract negotiations to reduce conflicts and preserve relationships
Summary
Superintendent recommended using an external facilitator for collective bargaining; board members largely supported the idea citing expertise, neutrality and reduced strain on volunteer board negotiators, and staff said limited funds are budgeted for facilitator services.
Superintendent Dr. Ainsworth proposed that the district use an outside facilitator or facilitator-firm to help the district conduct upcoming labor negotiations rather than relying solely on internal staff and volunteer board members.
He argued that facilitation is a best practice: external facilitators are neutral, bring expertise and reduce the long-term strain on volunteer board members and small administrative teams. He noted sustainability concerns — internal expertise can leave when individuals step down — and said the…
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