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Teachers, paraprofessionals and unions press board for raises and better benefits; public voices highlight low pay, health-care gaps and staffing concerns

San Francisco Board of Education · April 22, 2014
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Summary

During public comment at the April 22 board meeting, union leaders and dozens of teachers, paraprofessionals and parents urged raises, improved health benefits and more hours for paraprofessionals. UESF said it has proposed a 21% raise over three years and asked the board to support bargaining priorities as revenue outlook improves.

Union leaders, classroom teachers and district employees used the public comment period to press the San Francisco Board of Education for stronger contract terms on pay, hours and benefits.

Susan Solomon, executive vice president of United Educators of San Francisco, thanked the oversight committee but said bargaining priorities include salary, improved family health insurance and improved paraprofessional compensation. Solomon said the union proposed a 21% raise spread over three years…

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