Like others have stated, I haven't had any experience in negotiations as a teacher or administrator. I view it as a necessary evil, with no interest in conducting when I was a teacher. Contract terms were never a thought, as I didn't teach for the money or benefits. Now, as an administrator the fiscal responsibilities that are derived from developing a fair contract to hte teachers and the district are more clear. So the process becomes an important focal point. I couldn't help but think back to all of the classes to this point and the importance of a collaborative effort to create any long lasting change and how interest based bargaining can the appropriate framework to build a contract that addresses the needs of all parties.