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Educators Urge Board to Settle Contracts Now; Speakers Cite Pay, Turnover and Working Conditions
Summary
Teachers, substitutes and union representatives told the board May 22 that bargaining has dragged on since February and urged a prompt, fair settlement before the school year ends; several speakers requested a 6% raise and described high turnover at some schools.
Multiple educators and union representatives used the meeting’s public‑comment period May 22 to press the San Francisco Board of Education to settle outstanding contract negotiations before the end of the school year.
Benton Tong, president of the Association of Chinese Teachers, thanked interim Superintendent Chan and urged the board, during its superintendent search, to choose a superintendent who understands educational equity and teacher…
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