Tentative Agreement Reached Between Spokane Public Schools and Union Representatives

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Spokane Public Schools and the union Spokane Education Association have reached a tentative agreement for a new three-year contract after months of bargaining. The agreement, which will cover all certificated employees, including teachers, counselors, and librarians, is set to be voted on by union membership at a general assembly meeting on Tuesday. If approved, the contract will go into effect and the district will release more information about the contract's details, including salaries, work hours, and class sizes. The tentative agreement marks a significant development in the ongoing labor negotiations between the district and the union.

Key Takeaways:

  • The tentative agreement is a three-year contract that covers all certificated employees, including teachers, counselors, and librarians.
  • The agreement was reached after months of bargaining between Spokane Public Schools and the Spokane Education Association.
  • Union membership will vote on the contract at a general assembly meeting on Tuesday.
  • If approved, the contract will go into effect and the district will release more information about the contract's details.
  • The contract applies to all certificated employees, excluding administrators.
  • The contract details conditions of these employees' work, including salaries, additional pay, work hours, calendars, and class size.

Additionally, this story mentions:

  • Ryan Lancaster, district spokesperson
  • The Community Journalism and Civic Engagement Fund, which funds Elena Perry's work
  • The Spokane Education Association, the union representing certificated employees

Statistics:

  • The contract will cover a period of three years.
  • The bargaining between the district and the union has been ongoing since May.
  • The contract will apply to all certificated employees in the district.
  • The district will release more information about the contract's details once it is finalized.

Sources:

  • "Spokane Public Schools and union reach tentative contract agreement" by Elena Perry, The Spokesman-Review.

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