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Teachers' union urges efficiency, higher pay and better oversight during public comments
Summary
Multiple union representatives and members told the board to reduce administrative costs, improve hiring and compliance systems, and negotiate higher base pay in light of modest state funding increases.
Several speakers representing the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) and other community members used the public-comment portion of the June 18 meeting to press the board on staffing, compensation and oversight.
UTD officials said state education funding increases for the coming year are modest and urged the district to implement operational efficiencies so more money can be directed to base pay and benefits. UTD leaders cited a long-term trend in which student enrollment has declined while administrative staffing…
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