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Petaluma Federation of Teachers urges board to settle contract after more than a year without a raise
Summary
Sandra Larson, president of the Petaluma Federation of Teachers, told the board the union’s contract has been expired for roughly 393 days and pressed the board to finalize a fair, equitable raise after months of bargaining; she asked the board to act so teachers can provide consistent instruction for students.
Sandra Larson, president of the Petaluma Federation of Teachers, addressed the board during public comment and asked for a negotiated settlement. "It's been...393 days...without a pay increase and without the benefit of the new language both sides have agreed to," Larson said, urging the board to finalize the contract so members can focus on education.
Larson summarized the union’s negotiation timeline: a sunshine survey in May 2025, negotiations starting in September, and 10 full‑day negotiations with progress but no final contract. She said rising insurance and living costs make the delay acute for members and argued the board is the body that can secure a contract now. The board did not take action on the contract during this meeting but heard the timeline and the union's request for a fair settlement.
