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LCA urges Lake County School Board to prioritize educator pay ahead of bargaining
Summary
Jessica Sabaki of LCA congratulated Lake County Schools for a consecutive 'A' district rating and urged the board to pursue fair compensation and maintain health-insurance options as collective bargaining begins July 15.
Jessica Sabaki, speaking for LCA, congratulated the district on earning an "A" rating for a second consecutive year and pressed the board to treat that achievement as part of a broader commitment to staff. "Every educator deserves respect and respect includes fair compensation," Sabaki said, and she reminded the board that limited state funding and restrictive compensation rules make local choices about benefits and pay particularly important.
Sabaki highlighted the district's ongoing health-insurance offerings and asked the board to preserve multiple affordable options, noting some neighboring districts have cut similar benefits. She also urged that educator voices be included in any superintendent selection committee and pointed to an upcoming collective bargaining session on July 15 at Groveland Elementary. The board did not take formal action during public comment; next formal steps will occur during bargaining and subsequent board agenda items.
