Union pushes to keep 5–10% hiring‑incentive range as district seeks admin flexibility

May 12, 2026

Negotiators sparred over language that would let administration decide whether an open position gets a hiring incentive and set percentages; the union wants the current posted 5–10% range to remain and for bargaining-unit sign‑off on decisions where practical.

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Bargainers debated proposed contract language that would give the administration authority to determine whether a job posting is eligible for a hiring incentive and what percentage to offer. Union representatives feared removing the published range (5–10%) and losing meaningful input.

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