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Teachers, parents press district over behavior supports as board approves OSEA contract
Summary
Educators and parents urged stronger behavior-support language and faster contract settlements during patron input; the board approved the OSEA classified bargaining agreement for 2025–28 and will present corrective actions tied to audit findings and budget pressures.
At the Oregon City School District board meeting, multiple teachers and parents urged the district to strengthen protections and supports for students and staff in classrooms while bargaining continues. Several speakers described how unresolved contract talks and limited behavior supports are affecting classroom safety and instruction.
"Article 5 was designed to kinda give us all that support," said David Behringer, a public commenter who recounted classroom incidents he said required continuous staff supervision and many environmental safeguards. Several other teachers echoed concerns…
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