Our Guiding Values and Priorities for Negotiations with Employee Labor Groups:

	Honest, respectful and direct discussion and communications focusing on issues, not people or personalities
	Creating a school system in which families, staff and community can take pride
	Working within our budget to responsibly meet our financial and educational obligations
	Promoting an inclusive culture focused on student growth and achievement

WE WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY:

• Providing clear, transparent and timely communication
• Establishing an annual guideline for negotiations among all employee groups
• Identifying district negotiation priorities in alignment with SPPS Achieves.
• Affirming our confidence in our Board designated negotiations team to represent the best interests of our students and District
• Committing to a sustainable, comprehensive approach to managing District budgets and programs
• Prioritizing what is best for our students