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United School Employees of Pasco reports progress at bargaining table on teacher pay
Summary
United School Employees of Pasco said instructional bargaining continues and the allocation for teacher salary increases (state funds for teachers with more than 10 years' experience) was a primary topic, with a July 31 deadline for tentative agreement on that allocation.
Representing the United School Employees of Pasco, Mr. Larson briefed the board on bargaining activity and deadlines affecting teacher pay.
Larson said the union "went to the table" for instructional bargaining today and that another session is scheduled for Thursday. He identified the teacher salary increase allocation — state funds earmarked for classroom teachers with more than 10 years of experience — as a central item and noted the state-imposed July 31 deadline for reaching a tentative agreement on that allocation. "One of the main things being bargained and negotiated right now is the teacher salary increase allocation," Larson said, adding that the parties expect to continue collective bargaining on remaining instructional and service (SRP) employees following that step.
The update described ongoing negotiations but did not include a tentative settlement amount or an agreed distribution mechanism. Board members thanked Larson for the update and no formal action was taken during the meeting on bargaining items.
