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Community urges Walled Lake board to press for fair teacher contract as bargaining stalls
Summary
Dozens of teachers, parents and students urged the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools board Oct. 9 to press its bargaining team for a fair contract, citing stagnant salaries, staffing shortages and a contract lapse since Aug. 15.
Dozens of teachers, parents and students pressed the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools board on Oct. 9 to secure a fair contract and higher pay, warning that stagnant compensation is driving resignations and harming services for students.
The testimony came during a lengthy public‑comment period that featured classroom teachers, special‑education staff and student speakers. ‘‘We deserve a fair wage,’’ said Justine Lawson, a speech‑language pathologist in the district, summarizing a recurring theme from speakers who said…
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