Class 8/28

My aha moment today concerned the discussion about the two times that a Superintendent can be vulnerable to being fired. Those two times concerned messing up levies and negotiations. It is not acceptable to be unprepared for all aspects of negotiations. The example of Illini Bluffs negotiation snafu highlighted this. They were charged with unfair labor practices after previously agreeing to tenative contract. The resulting threat of a strike and legal issues made that Superintendent look bad and probably at least temporarily damaged his reputation. Prepare. Prepare Prepare.