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Tentative teacher agreement reported; tentative economic trade-offs include furlough days and enhanced planning time
Summary
District and teachers reported a tentative agreement after negotiations that adds elementary planning time, includes four furlough days for 2026–27 to fund compensation moves, maintains district-paid individual insurance premiums, applies a 2% increase to the extra-duty base, suspends tuition reimbursement for 2026–27, and sets PD/counselor schedule adjustments; the TEA membership will vote on ratification.
District negotiators and the Thompson Education Association reported a tentative agreement reached in bargaining and said the association has distributed a ratification ballot to its members.
Human resources and TEA representatives summarized the major elements: calendar changes that increase elementary planning time (developed with the calendar committee); four district-wide furlough days in 2026–27 (Aug. 14, Jan. 4, Mar. 4, May 28) to help fund compensation adjustments; continuation of district payment for 100% of the employee-only premiums on the primary medical/dental/life/disability plan; and a 2% application to the base of the extra-duty salary schedule.
Tiffany Rogers (chief human resources officer) said the parties "reached consensus" on multiple items but acknowledged the agreement represents trade-offs: "We wrapped up May 5th. We do have a tentative agreement and have had the language reviewed by two plus two." She and TEA leaders said the proposed package also includes a one-time stipend for certain step movements and that licensed tuition reimbursement would be suspended for 2026–27 to cover transition costs.
TEA leaders said members have strong feelings about compensation and furlough days; a membership vote will determine ratification. If TEA ratifies, the board would be asked to approve the tentative agreement. Administrators also described a companion set of committees (budget study, PD collaborative, extra-duty task force) to examine health-care costs, PD structure and extra-duty salary schedules for longer-term adjustments.
The board did not take action pending the association vote and any final clarifications about impacts on staffing and district budgets.
