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Union leaders urge respect and action on teacher pay as board conducts organizational business
Summary
Representatives from the Association of Bay County Educators and BESPA told the board they will press for more engagement on teacher salary and job stability; board members thanked speakers but took no immediate salary action at the meeting.
Union representatives used the public‑comment portion of the Nov. 18 Bay County School Board organizational meeting to press for more district engagement on compensation and respect for educators.
Alexis Underwood, speaking for the Association of Bay County Educators, said teachers are not receiving the respect they deserve and asked members and supporters to "wear black in mourning for the lack of respect their profession…
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