About
School districts across Washington are facing the difficult challenge of negotiating fair and sustainable labor agreements while simultaneously managing significant financial shortfalls. This three-hour virtual training will equip leaders with practical strategies for balancing bargaining priorities with fiscal realities. Participants will learn how to communicate the district’s financial situation transparently with union leaders. The session will also highlight legal requirements, common pitfalls, and effective practices from districts that have successfully navigated similar challenges.
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The content for both sessions will be the same presentation. Please register for only one date — either November 4 or January 28.
PRESENTERS
Stevens Clay | Center for Educational Effectiveness
Date, Time,
and Location
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
Zoom
Questions?
Please contact Tim Garchow, Executive Director of ERNN at tgarchow@wasa-oly.org or 360.489.3646, regarding training content questions.
Please contact Natalie Plott at nplott@wasa-oly.org or 360.943.5717, with registration questions.

