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David Douglas board ratifies classified staff contract after multi‑session bargaining
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The David Douglas School District board voted to ratify a collective bargaining agreement with OSEA Chapter 40 after six bargaining sessions; district and union leaders described the pact as rooted in mutual respect and focused on retaining classified staff amid budget pressures.
The David Douglas School District Board of Directors voted Wednesday to ratify a collective bargaining agreement between the district and OSEA Chapter 40 covering classified employees.
Board members, district negotiators and union leaders described the agreement as the product of multiple bargaining sessions and a spirit of partnership. Darla Black, a classified leader who spoke during the meeting, said the agreement was “rooted in respect, a shared commitment to the people that make our schools run every day.”
Union president Alice Everharder…
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