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Teachers, students and union delegates press Amador Unified board over proposed insurance changes
Summary
Dozens of teachers, union representatives and students told the Amador County Unified School District board their members and classrooms are already feeling the effects of proposed health insurance changes and budget shortfalls, urging the board to prioritize negotiations and budget transparency.
Dozens of teachers, union leaders and students used the public-comment portion of the Amador County Unified School District board meeting to press trustees over proposed changes to employee health insurance and district finances.
The comments, delivered at the boardroom meeting and during an adjoining county session, centered on the district—s recent insurance proposal, the effect on employees— take-home pay and what speakers described as insufficient, untimely budget information presented to bargaining teams.
Speakers said the district—s September 5 offer to change employee contributions would slash pay for some educators, force difficult personal tradeoffs and is already affecting school culture and events.
"Under the district's September 5 offer, my insurance costs would rise ... That would reduce my take home to just $2,333," said Michael Garcia, who identified himself as an educator and parent. "That would fall short by over $500 every month, meaning…
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