A FEN General Membership meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Doubletree by Hilton, St. Augustine.
Please complete the RSVP form on this page to confirm your attendance. Your registration will help us prepare meeting materials and organize the FEN-sponsored breakfast service.
If you need a room for the night of September 25th, you can reserve one at the DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District, located at 116 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084. To reserve a room:
By Phone: Call the hotel directly at 904-825-1923 (extension 0) and mention “FEN 2025” and group code CDT91E.
Online: You can also book your room using this link: DoubleTree Hotel Booking Link.
Important Notes:
The special group rate is $169 per night. Be sure to book by September 1, 2025, to receive this rate.
Room reservations and travel costs are your responsibility.
7:30 AM – FEN-sponsored breakfast.
8:30 AM – Welcome, Dr. Adrienne McElroy, President, FEN.
Navigating FMLA and ADA: Reducing Risk, Supporting Employees. A practical session unpacking the intersection of FMLA leave entitlements and ADA accommodations, with strategies to minimize risk and support employees effectively. Presenter Leonard Dietzen, Esq., Partner, Rumberger|Kirk. Presentation.
Making Sense of FEFP Data. Understanding the 2nd and 3rd FEFP calculations, including tips for explaining data in ways that resonate with labor managers. Presenters: Scott Ward, CFO, Lake County School District, and Bonnie Penner, CFO, Columbia County School District. Presentation.
Beyond the Headcount – Understanding FTE Budgeting. Why more students don’t always translate into more dollars, breaking down the realities of FTE funding, and an interactive discussion for communicating these nuances effectively. Presenters: Scott Ward, CFO, Lake County School District, and Bonnie Penner, CFO, Columbia County School District.
Negotiation Insights Exchange. An open forum for participants to share updates on negotiations – what’s working, what’s difficult, and success stories. Facilitated by FEN Officers.
12:30 PM – Adjourn.