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AFT representative delivers staff demands to Lancaster ISD board, including 6% pay increase and policy changes
Summary
An American Federation of Teachers representative presented a letter with roughly 300 signatures urging Lancaster ISD to consider a 6% wage increase for non-administrative staff, broader application of TIA growth funding, expanded stipends and mental health-day rollover policies.
A representative of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) delivered public comment to the Lancaster ISD Board of Trustees presenting a letter with approximately 300 signatures and outlining multiple demands for staff compensation and working conditions.
John Wyatt Goettinger identified himself as speaking on behalf of AFT and said the letter had about "300 signatures." He summarized the group's principal requests: a 6% pay increase for all non-administrative staff, extension of Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) or MAPS growth testing measures to all core subjects so the dollars can apply to more teachers, equity in certain stipends (for example parity between AP and dual-credit teacher stipends), additional resources and supports for inclusion teachers and special-education staff, and allowing unused mental-health days to roll over for employees for one or two years.
Goettinger told trustees, "I want to see you guys working to try and look after us" and asked the board to take the demands under consideration; he offered the union's cooperation and contact information for follow-up.
Secretary Carolyn Morris thanked the union representative for bringing the letter forward and said she had seen the submission. Trustees did not take immediate action during the public-comment period but indicated staff and board leadership would follow up.
The presentation was made during the citizens-communication portion of the meeting; board policy BD local (public-comment rules) was read aloud at the start of that segment to set time and conduct expectations.
