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Union leader asks South Whittier board to give unions time on regular agendas
Summary
Maria Pilios, Little Lake School District union president, urged the board to give union representation regular time on agendas to improve communication, teacher voice, working conditions and student welfare.
During public comment, Maria Pilios, identified as Little Lake School District Union President, urged the South Whittier Board to regularly include union representation on board agendas. Pilios said giving union leaders time on the agenda ‘‘is a great way to communicate with one another’’ and argued that involving unions helps ensure fair working conditions, supports professional development for educators and brings attention to student welfare.
Pilios framed the request as a way to build trust and strengthen connections among schools, families and community members, saying that when teachers "feel supported and treated fairly, they can focus more on teaching and less on outside concerns," which benefits students. She strongly encouraged the district to regularly include union leaders on the agenda to foster open communication between educators and administrators.
No board action was taken on the request during the meeting; the comment was recorded in the public comment section of the minutes.
