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Local teachers’ association urges board to rescind Resolution 2025-11, says change undermines bargaining
Summary
Rachel Richardson, speaking for the Clear Creek County Education Association, told the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 board that Resolution 2025-11, passed June 10, was adopted “unilaterally” without bargaining and would interfere with union recognition rules; she asked the board to rescind the resolution immediately.
Rachel Richardson, representing the Clear Creek County Education Association, told the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 board on Aug. 28 that a summer resolution changing union-recognition thresholds was adopted without bargaining and threatened educators’ collective-bargaining rights. “This resolution was passed unanimously and unilaterally by this board on June 10th without any negotiation or consultation with the association,” Richardson said.
The association says Resolution 2025-11 would double the membership threshold for recognition, impose quotas and interfere with the makeup of the association, even though licensed and support staff are covered by distinct bargaining units. “A collective bargaining agreement already governs union recognition. Any change to those rules must be bargained, not imposed,” Richardson said, and called on the board to “rescind Resolution 2025-11 and stop making unilateral changes to negotiated rights.”
Why it matters: The association framed the resolution as a change that could silence staff voices by raising the bar for union representation. Board members did not take a formal vote on rescission at the meeting; the public comment concluded with Richardson saying the majority of staff want the association to continue representing them.
Board response and context: Board members heard the public comment but did not present a legal analysis or move to rescind during the Aug. 28 meeting. Multiple speakers later in public comment and during discussion urged restorative dialogue; an art teacher and a classroom teacher who identified themselves as association members asked the board to use restorative-justice practices in responding to the dispute.
Next steps: Richardson’s request for rescission was a formal public appeal; the association indicated it has documentation of staff signatures supporting continued recognition. The board did not vote on rescinding Resolution 2025-11 at the Aug. 28 meeting. The issue may return either in public comment, a future agenda item, or in bargaining sessions if the parties pursue a formal challenge.
Sources: Public comment by Rachel Richardson, Clear Creek County Education Association, to the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 board on Aug. 28.
