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Governance, compliance, and the practical work of school boards
Plain-language guides on Minnesota Open Meeting Law, MGDPA, superintendent evaluation, interest-based bargaining, and the day-to-day work of running an effective school board.
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Negotiations & Bargaining
Interest-Based Bargaining for School Boards: A Primer
What interest-based bargaining is, how it differs from positional bargaining, and when it actually works for school district collective bargaining.
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May 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Open Meeting Law
Minnesota Open Meeting Law for School Boards: A Practical Guide
Plain-language guide to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13D for school board members — when it applies, what counts as a meeting, closed sessions, notice requirements, and the most common violations.
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May 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Superintendent Evaluation
Building a Superintendent Evaluation Rubric That Actually Works
How to design a superintendent evaluation rubric your board will actually use — goals, evidence, rating scales, and the structural choices that determine whether the process produces clarity or conflict.
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May 27, 2026 · 6 min read
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