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Ontario School Board unanimously approves 2025–2027 licensed bargaining agreement
Summary
The Ontario School District 8C board voted unanimously April 28 to approve the 2025–2027 licensed bargaining agreement after the union’s representative described negotiations as collaborative and focused on competitive compensation.
The Ontario School District 8C Board of Directors voted unanimously April 28 to approve the district’s 2025–2027 licensed bargaining agreement.
Vice-Chair Mike Blackaby moved to approve the agreement and Director Blanca Rodriguez seconded; the motion passed with all four board members voting yes. The approval came after a public comment from a union participant describing the negotiations as collaborative.
Kristin Wheeler, speaking during public comment, said the union and district worked together and sought compensation that "matches the hard work" of teachers to support morale. The union’s public remark preceded the board’s formal vote and was cited by board members as evidence of productive talks between the parties.
The board did not provide detailed salary-line changes during the meeting; the agreement was presented as a finalized, multi-year contract to authorize through the 2026–27 school year. The board recorded the motion and unanimous roll-call to complete the action.
