Board ratifies multiple labor agreements; trustee objects over how differential pay affects teacher step progression

Jun 17, 2026

Trustees approved several tentative agreements for classified and certificated units and the management association. One trustee voted against the teachers’ tentative agreement, arguing district practice and contract language exclude differential pay from counting toward paid status for step advancement, which she said penalizes teachers on leave.

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The Chico Unified board approved multiple tentative agreements with district bargaining units during Monday’s meeting, including the California School Employees Association (CSEA) chapter agreement and a tentative agreement with the Chico Unified Teachers Association (CUTA). Management agreements and other personnel actions were also ratified.

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