Meeting Overview

The October General Membership Meeting location has changed!

Reason for the Change

The Tampa hotel sustained significant damage from Hurricane Helen. While repairs have started,  the hotel was not going to be fully functional by the end of the month.

New Meeting Location Details

  • Date: Friday, October 25th, 2024
  • Location: DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District 116 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Please complete the RSVP form on this page to confirm your attendance. This response will help us plan for the FEN-sponsored continental breakfast service.

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Room: Anastasia Ballroom, 2nd Floor

7:45 am – FEN sponsored breakfast

8:30 am – Tentative Agenda includes:

Navigating Change: Understanding the Impact of Florida’s Amendment 3 on School HR Policies. Leonard Dietzen, Esq., Partner at Rumberger | Kirk

Background Screening Clearinghouse. The panel includes Dr. Dawn M. Baglos, Chief Human Capital Officer; Kim Lucas, Labor Attorney; and Maria G. Zabala, Assistant Superintendent for Professional Practices – all with Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Two short question and answer sessions on:

Best Practices in Bargaining Communications, John Boyd, Executive Director of Government and Labor Relations for Osceola School District.

Union interactions with your Board – Is that Direct Dealing? LeighAnn Blackmore, Director of Labor Relations for Orange School District.

As always, we will allocate time to discuss your negotiations, settlements, hurricane response, and your challenges.

Hotel Information

FEN members needing a room ($159.00/nt) at the DoubleTree can call the front desk directly at 904-825-1923 ext. 0 and stating “Fl Edu Negotiators oct group, Code: CDT 907” or utilizing the direct booking link: FEN Oct meeting, St. Augustine

Meeting Registration

Please plan to join us for this half day meeting. You can confirm your attendance here: RSVP.
This response will help us plan for the FEN-sponsored continental breakfast service.

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