I really appreciated the wisdom, knowledge and experiences shared by our guest speaker, Tom McLaughlin. His experiences from the classroom, administration and time as a uniserve director for the Illinois Federation of Teachers provide an excellent perspective by which one should view the collective bargaining process. I really felt the information he presented on is very important for aspiring superintendents.
On Wednesday, we spent a large portion of the day putting together our proposal for the first round of the negotiations process. Having participated in several negotiations, I truly value the experiences gained through this simulation. The activity makes you reflect upon relationships and how to effectively communicate between two parties with different perspectives. The tenants of collective bargaining revolve around trust and good communication.
I enjoyed the opportunity to listen to the internship goals and activities from each member in our cohort. We all know the superintendency will be complex and it is reassuring to see the diverse perspectives from our colleagues.
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