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Coquille SD 8 receives strike notice; district accepts mediation and readies contingency plans
Summary
District said it received formal notice from the teachers' union indicating intent to strike on June 3 at 6:00 a.m.; the district has requested joint mediation with the Employment Relations Board on May 30 and is surveying staff to determine which buildings can remain open if the strike proceeds.
The superintendent told the board the Coquille Education Association delivered an official notice indicating an intent to strike on June 3 at 6:00 a.m. He said the district has requested joint mediation with the Employment Relations Board and accepted a district‑proposed mediation date of May 30; the district was still waiting to hear whether the union had accepted the mediation appointment.
"Yesterday evening, we received a notice ... that they are intending to strike on June 3 at 6AM," the superintendent said. He described immediate district steps: surveying staff to determine who will work on the announced date, exploring options to keep some buildings open, and preparing to provide a full year of activities for students if possible. The superintendent said staff have until the following afternoon to respond to the district survey about availability.
Board members asked about the consequences for the end of year calendar if classrooms are closed; staff said they are reviewing options and will update the board as staff responses are received. The district also confirmed it has accepted mediation and hopes the process will focus on mandatory bargaining items. No settlement was reported at the meeting.
