FORT MYERS, Fla. — The School District of Lee County said the Teachers Association of Lee County continued its bargaining session on Monday and that both parties came to some agreements.
A union representative tells us an agreement has not been reached.
TALC Response:
TALC is disappointed that the District rushed to release a statement about the Sept. 8 bargaining session, which resulted in the sharing of inaccurate information.
Our members — and our community — deserve accuracy and transparency. We will continue to keep educators updated with verified information.
In a press release from the district, it said that the two agreed to a starting salary for new teachers. The district said the minimum would be $54,500.
It's a seven percent increase.
They also agreed to a cost-of-living adjustment and compensation for an additional 45 minutes per week for all instructional staff.
Also, in the District's press release, it said both parties agreed on options presented by both groups to include bereavement, parental and terminal leave language
"The parental language for the district would be the first of its kind for school districts across the state," said Rob Spicker, Director, Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations.
The next bargaining session is set for Monday, September 15th at 4:30 p.m.
SEE PREVIOUS COVERAGE OF THE LAST BARGAINING SESSION:
