Teacher contract open thread
February 16, 2010 7:05 am
News over the holiday weekend that the district and teachers has many wondering: how did the two sides, so far apart for so long, suddenly reach agreement? Details of the deal are confidential until it is presented to teachers. Comments, speculation, insider leaks, etc., are all welcome here!
(I’ll keep the ticker up until teachers ratify a new contract.)
Steve Rawley published PPS Equity from 2008 to 2010, when he moved his family out of the district.
filed under: Labor Relations
February 16th, 2010 at 11:47 am
I was relieved to read the news about a tentative settlement – especially in light of the mini-campaign Trudy Sargent seemed to be waging to increase anti-teacher sentiment. I am hoping the settlement helps gain back the goodwill lost between the district administrators, teachers and parents over the last 595 days (yes, Steve – keep on tickin!).
February 16th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
From an authority, it turns out that Carole herself called PAT negotiators and they (Carole, a PPS attorney and 2 PAT negotiators) spent Saturday working out the details. It is said that the contract terms are ‘fair’. Teachers will vote later this week. That’s all there is to report.
February 16th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
If this is a reflection of her faith in the PPS bargaining team, then I wonder what took her so long?
February 16th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
Terms to be disclosed to teachers on the 22nd. Vote to ratify by secret ballot on 23rd.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Tentative agreement will be presented to Building Representatives and Bargaining Organizers on the 22nd. Most will present the tentative agreement on the 23rd to their staffs, and PAT members will have the opportunity to vote by Friday, February 26th.
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Is there any new news?
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
I haven’t heard any leaks tonight, but sounds like we’ll know most or all by tomorrow!
February 26th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Did the vote happen today? Why has there been no update on this thread? Inquiring minds want to know!
February 27th, 2010 at 7:40 am
http://www.oregonlive.com/port.....l#comments
Teachers approved the settlement and school board votes today.
February 27th, 2010 at 11:26 am
The school board has approved the contract.
February 27th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Time to take the ticker down!
February 27th, 2010 at 11:14 pm
Or start the ticker for the next contract.
February 28th, 2010 at 8:39 am
Ticker down please. Let’s enjoy the moment.