A federal mediator is set to aid in the contract discussions between Naperville School District 203 and its educators, who have warned of a potential strike.
Contract negotiations with a federal mediator are expected to resume Tuesday for some teachers threatening to strike in Naperville.
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The school board president says the district is seeking an agreement that’s fair to both teachers and taxpayers.
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Educators rallied outside Naperville Central High School Monday ahead of a District 203 School Board meeting.
The district and union have been bargaining since February.
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Last week teachers voted to authorize the ability to strike.
What continues to be debated by the union and district are teacher compensation and proposed school day change.
“We boast the top-performing academic district in Illinois among unit districts, yet our pay doesn’t reflect that standing,” stated Ross Berkley, President of the Naperville Unit Education Association.
“The union’s present offer is unsustainable. Accepting it would force our board to make difficult decisions that would affect you and your families,” commented Charles Cush, President of the Naperville 203 Board.
With the union authorizing a strike, teachers could walk off the job at the earliest next Monday.
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