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Teachers and parents press board for larger raises as bargaining continues
Summary
Multiple public commenters — teachers, parents and union representatives — criticized a district counteroffer of 0.75% and urged the board to seek a 5–7% raise; presenters linked low offers to retention, recruitment and student impacts and asked the board to direct stronger bargaining.
Dozens of public commenters urged the El Monte City School District Board on Tuesday to demand higher teacher pay during ongoing negotiations with EMETA and other bargaining units.
Jesus Rodriguez, a parent and local business owner, told the board he supported a 5% raise and said smaller increases amount to a pay cut when compared with rising local costs. "A 7% raise is not excessive, and we're asking for 5," Rodriguez said during public comment.
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