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Klamath County School District board approves four-year KCACE classified bargaining agreement
Summary
The Klamath County School District Board of Directors approved a four-year bargaining agreement with the Klamath County Association of Classified Employees (KCACE) that includes a flat-rate pay increase to boost the wage floor and new bus driver language; the motion passed 5-0.
The Klamath County School District Board of Directors approved a four-year bargaining agreement with the Klamath County Association of Classified Employees (KCACE) during a special meeting on Aug. 28, 2025. The board voted 5-0 to adopt the contract after a brief presentation by the district’s human resources director.
Jamie Ongman, Director of Human Resources, outlined the contract’s key provisions, saying the agreement includes a four-year term with a financial re-opener for the final two years, newly negotiated bus driver language, and the association’s request for a flat-rate increase intended to raise the pay floor for lower-wage classified employees. Administration recommended approval and a memo describing the action was attached to the board packet. The minutes note that "Mr. Ongman was very complimentary of the classified association bargaining team; they were professional, receptive, and presented well-thought-out and intentional proposals."
Board Member John Rademacher moved approval of the KCACE "Classified" bargaining agreement/contract with KCSD as presented; Board Member Steve Lowell seconded. "I move we approve the KCACE \"Classified\" bargaining agreement/contract with KCSD as presented," the record shows. The board recorded unanimous support: Katie Bruner: Yea; Brooke Kliewer: Yea; Steve Lowell: Yea; John Rademacher: Yea; Marc Staunton: Yea (Yea 5, Nay 0).
Board Member Marc Staunton specifically highlighted the newly negotiated bus driver language and said a flat-rate increase is more beneficial than a percentage increase for lower-wage positions. The approval was taken as a formal motion and vote; no amendments or abstentions were recorded.
The special meeting was called to order by Board Chair Brooke Kliewer at 9:03 AM and adjourned at 9:12 AM at the Klamath County School District Office in Klamath Falls. The superintendent, district directors and administrative staff were present by video or in-person for the action. The contract’s financial re-opener and implementation timelines were described in the board packet but specific dollar amounts and effective wage adjustments were not specified in the minutes.
