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Westminster board ratifies 2026–27 tentative agreements with teachers’ union
Summary
The Westminster Public Schools board approved and ratified tentative agreements with the Westminster Education Association for licensed staff and educational support professionals, saying the changes are language and procedure updates with no new financial commitments under the district’s two‑year financial agreement.
The Westminster Public Schools Board of Education on a voice vote approved tentative agreements with the Westminster Education Association covering licensed staff and educational support professionals for the 2026–27 school year. The administration said negotiations focused on language and negotiating procedures and that there are no financial changes because the district is operating under a two‑year financial agreement.
Kirk Leay, who presented the personnel and bargaining items to the board, recommended that trustees accept the negotiated changes. Leay summarized the key negotiation topics as updating negotiating procedures, ensuring time and support for staff to meet compliance requirements, and strengthening evaluation systems for ESP employees.
A public comment filed for the record by Melissa Duran, identified in the transcript as WA president, reported the union’s ratification vote results: licensed members voted about 96% in favor and 4% opposed; educational support professionals voted about 95% in favor and 5% opposed. The board recorded affirmative votes from Mr. Martin, Miss Martinez, Mr. Oreo and Miss Yanos; one trustee was excused.
The board recorded the agreement as effective July 1, 2026. The administration characterized the revisions as primarily procedural and language clarifications; no ordinance, statute, or implementing resolution number was cited during the meeting.
The board also approved related personnel items during the same session. The meeting adjourned after routine notices and a reminder that BoardDocs posts meeting notices 24 hours in advance.
