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The MOASPA Board of Directors will engage in a strategic planning process around areas that support the growth and development of our organization.  Strategies will be implemented along with evaluation of the strategic plan on an ongoing basis.

Membership

Enhance membership value, resulting in better engagement and association growth for long-term sustainability.

Optimize Organizational Performance

Optimize the organizational structure to build community in school personnel administration to achieve growth and long-term sustainability.

Advocacy

Be the recognized advocate regarding the practice and profession of PK-12 human resources

Professional Development

Be the recognized organization for high-quality, engaging, relevant and timely professional development for PK-12 school personnel administrators.

Businesses play a crucial role in supporting MOASPA by providing sponsorship that helps fund events, training programs, and conferences. Their financial contributions enable HR organizations to offer valuable resources and development opportunities to members. 

In return, businesses gain visibility and access to a network of HR professionals who influence talent and organizational decisions. By actively participating in networking events, businesses also foster partnerships and stay informed about evolving HR trends and practices. This mutual support strengthens both the business community and the HR profession.
 

MOASPA BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS – 2025

MOASPA provides ongoing professional development opportunities for its members.  Each year MOASPA hosts an annual conference at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri which is a three day event for business members and human resources professionals.

With over 150 members, attendees engage in high quality professional development in the areas of legal compliance, state legislation, criminal background checks and compliance, state education department information, state retirement system updates, leadership development programs, trends impacting human resources departments and other topics that are of interest to MOASPA members.

In the fall of 2024, MOASPA partnered with two law firms, Kriha Boucek, LLC and Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan Jackstadt P.C., to host a five part virtual development opportunity on the topic of employee negotiations.  Topics included:  

The Law 

Participants gained knowledge around  Collective Bargaining Laws in the State of Missouri, How Unions Organize and What are the District’s Responsibilities

How It Works 

Participants learned about the different Styles of Negotiating, How to Identify and Present Issues and What are the Hot Topics in 2024 

Do’s and Don’ts 

Participants engaged in information around How to Handle Information Requests and What to Do and What Not to Do in a Collective Bargaining Session 

The Environment 

Participants heard from an Expert Panel on How to Create a Positive Environment for Collective Bargaining Sessions 

Start to Finish 

Participants learned everything from Start to Finish in a Collective Bargaining Cycle that results in Union Contract Ratification and Board Approval  

In January of each year, MOASPA kicks off with 4-5 MOASPA Meets sessions on topics of interest by its members.   2025 Topics included:  Employee Attendance, Employee Investigations, FMLA,ADA and Accommodations, and Staff Recruitment and Retention.

MOASPA offers a host of opportunities for members to engage with other human resources professionals throughout the state.  Networking with other school human resources professionals at annual conferences, webinars, and monthly regional meetings offers numerous benefits that enhance both personal and organizational growth. 

These events provide valuable opportunities to share best practices, stay current on industry trends, and gain insights into innovative HR strategies and technologies. Engaging with peers in different sectors and regions fosters collaboration, helps solve common challenges, and broadens professional perspectives. 

Additionally, building a strong professional network can lead to mentorship opportunities, career advancement, and access to resources that might not be readily available within one's own organization. Ultimately, consistent networking strengthens the HR community and contributes to more effective and strategic human capital management.

MOASPA members have the opportunity to network in person or virtually at the following events:

MOASPA Fall Conference            August 27-29  Margaritaville, Lake of the Ozarks

AASPA Annual Conference        October 7-10   Nashville, Tennessee

Fall MOASPA Forums                 September-December     

Monthly and Quarterly Regional Meetings

MOASPA Meets Virtual Development             January-April

MOASPA provides a wealth of resources to its members by supporting ongoing collaboration and networking of our members through a variety of platforms. We host a valuable yearly conference, an online discussion space and regularly scheduled local meetings for professional learning and development. MOASPA supports four regional organizations where members from neighboring districts gather to study and debrief current issues and trends related to human resources and career placement. And we partner with other state organizations for professional learning and networking.

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