Over 110 attended the 7th Annual MACPO Support Staff
Conference on October 1, 2008 at the Kelly Inn in St. Cloud. Training
topics included working with passive aggressive people, internet awareness
and a motivational speaker on humor in the workplace. The evaluations
reflected a wonderful conference with excellent topics and training.
Other than the bad jokes from the host, the conference was again a
huge hit. A big thanks to Robyn Schauer, Blue Earth Community Corrections
and Neal Huemoeller from Wright County Court Services for setting
up this training, along with Les Schultz as the continuous host along,
with Isanti County and Sherburne County staff who assisted with clothes,
registration and a variety of other duties. Take a look at the pictures
listed below for proof of a good time and great learning opportunity.
The MACPO Legislative Committee assigned an "Option 60" sub-committee
to look into an early retirement option for probation officers and corrections agents
funded by increased employee contributions to PERA.
PERA conducted an actuarial study in 2008, and the findings were presented
to MACPO on April 20th, 2009. Here are the results of the study in PDF format. Also, an informational newsletter was put together in October 2009, explaining the Early Retirement Option and how it works in PDF format.
