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Board approves three-year collective bargaining agreement with teachers association
Summary
The Brookings-Harbor School Board ratified a 2026-2029 collective bargaining agreement with the Brookings-Harbor Education Association that includes cost-of-living adjustments of 6%, 5% and 4% and a minimal insurance increase; the agreement was signed by union leadership at the meeting.
Superintendent Helena Chirinian summarized the district's negotiations with the Brookings-Harbor Education Association, describing a collaborative bargaining process that concluded with a three-year tentative agreement. Chirinian said the contract includes language improvements regarding probationary teachers and discipline and cost-of-living adjustments of 6% (year one), 5% (year two) and 4% (year three), with a minimal insurance increase.
The board voted 4-0 to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement 2026-2029 after a motion by Alan Nidiffer and a second by Janece Payne. Union President Mike McQueen and Vice President Kristi Oliphant were present to sign the agreement at the meeting.
