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Teachers' union shows solidarity at Hainesport meeting; board pledges to work toward agreement
Summary
During public comment at the Sept. 21, 2021 Hainesport Board meeting, teachers' union president Karen Kinter said union members attended to show solidarity; Board member Jason Cardonick responded that the board appreciates teachers and will work toward a fair agreement.
During the public-comment period of the Sept. 21, 2021 Hainesport Township Board of Education meeting, teachers’ union president Karen Kinter said union members attended the meeting either in person or virtually as a sign of solidarity and emphasized that teachers care about student well‑being.
Karen Kinter (identified in the minutes as school faculty and union president) made the statement during the public-comment portion opened at about 7:21 p.m. Board member Jason Cardonick responded during the same period, saying the board appreciates the teachers and will work with them to reach a fair agreement.
No further public speakers were recorded. The board closed the public-comment period and returned to other agenda items; the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:27 p.m.
The remarks were recorded in the minutes under the public-participation section and do not include a formal bargaining proposal or vote. The transcript records expression of solidarity by the union and a board acknowledgement that negotiations or discussions will continue.
