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Superintendent Jason Bing tells teachers’ union: “You guys have a good group on your side. We have a good group on our side. Let’s get back to the table and work it out.”

“Teachers salaries need to be made a priority for our district.” — BOE Student Rep. Oliver Nesin

Union members marched to the Board of Education meeting on Thursday to “voice their outrage.” Village Green will post more updates soon.

“While the union has taken this step, the district remains committed to working towards a fair and equitable contract and is still open to further negotiations,” said Supt. Jason Bing.

The wide-ranging interview covered topics such as the Fergus recommendations, the code of conduct, Board of Education functionality, communications, data, equity, hiring and retention, and more.

Students produce, promote, and perform in the annual day-long celebration of William Shakespeare, free and open to the public.

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Sackett-Gable, Callahan and Meyer campaign say the vote is “an indication of how serious the rift between the teachers and administration has gotten” and the issues raised “give us serious pause.”

UPDATE: District says no curriculum is necessary. C&I Committee chair, staff say that’s news to them.

The BOE voted to remove a revised Access & Equity Policy from first read, but Supt. Taylor said, “Board approval is not required for shifts in pedagogy.”