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Students, teachers and parents press Washington Unified for higher pay and criticize bargaining
Summary
Seventeen public commenters — including a River City student and multiple teachers — urged the Washington Unified board to increase teacher pay and called out what union speakers described as bad‑faith bargaining and a district budget maneuver involving a reported $16 million overage.
Scores of teachers, parents and students urged the Washington Unified School District board on Sept. 25 to prioritize teacher pay and retention, describing high turnover, large class sizes and a bargaining process they said has left educators distrustful.
"Please don't force our teachers to leave because they can't get the proper health care coverage and fair wages they deserve," River City ASB president Mariana Gutierrez said during the public‑comment period, which the board limited to 90 seconds per speaker. Gutierrez framed the issue as one of long‑term student impact: "When we invest in our students, we invest in West Sacramento's future."
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