Personnel & Negotiations Symposium
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Join us as two of ACSA's most important conferences unite under one roof. Witness the synergy of expertise, the convergence of insights, and the fusion of networking opportunities as we combine the forces of the Personnel Institute and the Negotiators' Symposium. Get ready for double the impact, double the knowledge, and double the connections at this groundbreaking event.
This four-day event with its mix of interactive and workshop sessions presented by practitioners, consultants and attorneys, will offer information and provide insight into the issues and laws that confront HR departments.
Workshops, seminars and presentations specifically designed and curated to empower HR staff—whether veterans or newcomers to the world of HR—to discover new ideas, stay up-to-date on the latest research and legal issues, and learn new concepts and ideas for future implementation in the HR office or the district
Having a well-trained and informed negotiation team provides the framework upon which school change and student academic success is built. This event is particularly useful when the whole district negotiating team attends and works on their skills together.
San Diego, CA | Sept 23-26, 2025
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ACSA's conferences are high-energy annual events designed to revitalize school leaders and give them access to the tools and information they need to be successful.
Conferences are held throughout California, and content is built to respond to current trends and issues in education.
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Ray Curry Award
Ray Curry Award
2024 nominations are due on Friday, Aug. 30.
Each year, the ACSA Human Resources Council Personnel & Negotiations Symposium planning committee recognizes an outstanding human resources or personnel administrator with the Ray Curry Award. The award will be presented to the chosen human resources/personnel administrator during the Personnel & Negotiations Symposium. The award presentation is a part of the Council's ongoing efforts to recognize human resource/personnel administrators; specifically, the human resource or personnel administrators who most reflects the ideals, character, commitment, and dedication to the field of human resources or personnel administrators, as exemplified by Ray Curry and all he stood for in the field of human resources or personnel.
Criteria for Selection
Nominee must:
- Be a member of ACSA
- Have contributed or displayed accomplishments in the role of human resources/personnel administrator at the district, region or state levels
- Possess outstanding professional qualities and traits
- Have been a contributor to the success of professional development activities and functions sponsored by the ACSA Human Resources Council
- Exhibits other significant contributions in the field of human resources/personnel administration
Nominating Procedures:
- Nominations are to be submitted only by members of ACSA, the ACSA Human Resources Council, School District Superintendents and/or ACSA Regional Presidents
- Biographical information about the nominee must be submitted by the nominating individual and included with the nomination from and supporting letters
- The award will be presented at the Personnel & Negotiations Symposium.
Background
Ray Curry committed himself to the field of Personnel Administration/Human Resources and to the work of the Association of California School Administrators throughout his entire career. It is without question that much of what we do today in the field of Personnel Administration/Human Resources came about due to the leadership, foresight and vision of Ray Curry.
Mr. Curry attended St. Mary’s College and because of his skill on the athletic field, was enshrined in the Football Hall of Fame. He distinguished himself as a teacher and administrative leader in the Grant Union High School District, and then became Personnel Administrator in the San Juan Unified School District. Mr. Curry was committed to the success of ACSA and extended that commitment to the area of Personnel Administration/Human Resources within the organization, and across the state of California. He also served as the chief Personnel Administrator for the Los Rios Community College District.
Ray Curry was involved and participated in all aspects of Personnel Administration/Human Resources. He was Assistant Executive Director for ACSA, Executive Director for the American Association of School Personnel Administrators and because of his concern for those in the field and others who might be coming into the field; he created and developed the ACSA Personnel Academy, Personnel Institute and Negotiators’ Symposium.
Because of the aforementioned, the annual award for excellence in Personnel Administration presented each year at the Personnel Institute is presented to the individual who most exemplifies the meaning of Personnel Administrator; Mr. Ray Curry.
Nomination Instructions:
- Complete Nomination nominee and nominator information and four (4) prompts.
- Letters of support that include knowledge of the nominee’s work and contributions are strongly recommended, but are not required. Please attach up to three (3) supporting documents.
Negotiator of the Year
Negotiator of the Year
2025 nominations are due on Friday, Aug. 15.
This recognition is awarded by the ACSA Human Resources Council to the person serving as chief negotiator for a school district or county office as a full-time employee of that district.
Criteria for Selection
- Nominee must be a member of ACSA serving as chief negotiator for a school district or county office of education.
- Nomination must be submitted by the Superintendent, District Negotiating Team Members, and/or current Human Resources Council Members.
- Nominee must be a person having distinguished self for outstanding contribution in the area of labor relations and negotiations at the local districts, regional and state levels.
- We are seeking an applicant who is actively involved and a contributing participant in ACSA region/state Human Resources activities and functions.
Nominating Procedures
- Please provide the information in the online nomination form.
- Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.
- If selected, the award recipient is expected to be in attendance at the Negotiators' Symposium, and specifically at the Award Ceremony.
Letters of Support
Letters of support that include knowledge of the nominee’s work and contributions are strongly recommended, but are not required. Please attach up to 3 supporting documents.