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Carpinteria teachers, union leaders say contract talks stalled; allege $3.5 million underpayment
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Teachers and employee representatives told the Carpinteria Unified School District Board on Jan. 28 that contract negotiations remain at impasse, criticized the district's best offer as inadequate and said an audit found roughly $3.52 million in underpaid employee compensation.
Teachers and union leaders told the Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees on Jan. 28 that contract negotiations remain at an impasse and urged the board to return to bargaining and increase pay for staff.
John Fowler, a teacher at Carpinteria Middle School, opened public comment by praising Dr. Jamie Pursuen's recent work as the new principal, saying, "Her keen observational skills and willingness to listen and to recognize the needs of students has been a refreshing and promising reset." Fowler urged the board to engage with staff leadership to address unresolved issues.
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