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Board approves teacher and ESP contracts after bargaining; union reports strong ratification
Summary
The board approved a negotiated agreement with teachers and education support professionals. Union leaders reported high approval among members and board members described non‑salary concessions gained during bargaining.
The Osceola County School Board approved a negotiated agreement with teachers and education support professionals (ESPs) on Sept. 9, following an executive bargaining session and public comment from union leaders.
The contract approval vote (agenda item 15.01) passed after a motion by Besaida Garcia and a second by Paula Bronson. The board recorded the motion as approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: the agreement affects pay, working conditions and non‑wage benefits for classroom teachers and ESPs across the district. Several board members described “small wins” that they said were achieved…
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