Labor Relations

NASA and NASB
Labor Relations Conference
October 1-2, 2025
Embassy Suites - Lincoln, NE
Click here to register online.

This annual joint event brings together School Administrators and School Board Members to provide information on negotiations, legal updates, and best practices for labor relations. 

Wednesday, October 1 

12:30 p.m. Registration Open 

1:00 p.m. The ABCs of Negotiations with The Perry Law Firm

The single biggest part of a school district’s budget is personnel costs. Salaries and benefits alone usually represent around 90% of a district’s total expenses. Therefore, it is essential that a district understand the negotiation process and legal requirements in order to ensure that these expenses are a reasonable and good use of taxpayer dollars. In this session, we will walk through the negotiation process and offer practical suggestions, including specific items to consider heading into the 2026-2027 negotiations season.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Join us for a Social at the Starlite Lounge (247 N. 8th Street) Unwind with colleagues and friends at the Starlite Lounge in the Haymarket. Enjoy classic cocktails, delicious appetizers, and a chance to connect in a relaxed, retro-inspired setting. 

Thursday, October 2

7:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 

Exhibits Open

8:30 a.m. Welcome and Opening Keynote 

Leading with Excellence Through Challenging and Changing Times with Dr. Charlie Cartwright

Today’s educators face a perfect storm of challenges, tight budgets, evolving technologies, shifting student behaviors, increased mental health concerns, changing legislation, and rising 

burnout. Amid these pressures, one constant remains: leadership matters. How you lead, especially in uncertain times, sets the tone for your entire organization. It shapes the culture, influences morale, and ultimately determines outcomes. Excellence in leadership is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. This powerful presentation will provide you with actionable strategies, mindset shifts, and practical tools to lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose. You’ll learn how to foster a culture of excellence that supports both staff and students, even in the most demanding conditions. Education has always been and will always be the foundation of our nation’s future. Let’s rise to the occasion and lead with excellence.

Dr. Charlie Cartwright is the founder of People Success Labs, a consulting firm based in the Kansas City area whose sole purpose is to bring out the best in leaders & their teams. Dr. Charlie is also the creator of the “People Success Formula." It is the result of a three decade long meta-analysis into what drives human behavior. His research clearly illuminated the path to unlocking human potential. Before devoting his work full-time to People Success Labs, Dr. Charlie spent over 20 years of his career working in leadership within Fortune 500 companies. The practical lessons, insights & operational excellence that he gained during this time are priceless. His insights help business leaders achieve great results by tapping into the inherent greatness of people. 

9:30 a.m. Exhibit Break

9:45 a.m. Concurrent Session I

10:45 a.m. Exhibit Break 

11:00 a.m. Concurrent Session II

12:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. Concurrent Session III

2:00 p.m. Exhibit Break

2:15 p.m. Concurrent Session IV

3:15 p.m. Adjourn

Return forms to:

NCSA

440 S 13th St., Ste A

Lincoln, NE 68508

All Cancellation requests must be received by Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Lodging Information
Embassy Suites - Lincoln
Call (402) 473-4719
Mention: Labor Relations
Rate: $149 + tax
Rooms must be booked by September 10, 2025

Exhibitors and Sponsors
We are excited to announce the NASA/NASB 2025 Labor Relations Conference will be held at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln on October 1-2, 2025.

Exhibit and sponsorship oppportunities are now open. Please complete the exhibitor/sponsor registration packet and return with payment to secure your spot.