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Teachers and community members press board on salaries and contract talks ahead of March 23 session
Summary
Dozens of teachers, students and community members addressed the board urging action on teacher pay and contract negotiations. Board President Carole Mendez said the next negotiation session is scheduled March 23, 2026.
Dozens of teachers, students and community members spoke during the public comment period about teacher salaries and ongoing contract negotiations. Speakers identified in the meeting minutes include Tia Vacha (GLEA President), Patrick English, Jacob Oaster, Elliott Mingerink, Reggie Walters, Seth Allred, Anna Bennett, Hannah St. Clair and others who asked the board to address salary and bargaining concerns.
President Carole Mendez thanked Tia Vacha for opening remarks and provided a status update: "the next session is scheduled March 23, 2026." The public commenters’ concerns were recorded in the minutes but no specific policy action was taken at the meeting; bargaining remains scheduled for March 23.
