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MEA president praises constructive start to labor-management talks
Summary
Jessica Fitzsimmons, president of the Medford Education Association, told the board labor-management meetings have begun positively, praised open dialogue and upcoming Employment Relations Board training, and emphasized honoring the contract and maintaining mutual respect.
Medford Education Association President Jessica Fitzsimmons told the board the school year began with productive labor-management meetings and emphasized the importance of honoring the contract and sustaining respectful communication.
Fitzsimmons said the meetings have been useful for proactive problem-solving and that the MEA and district have scheduled Employment Relations Board training. "She emphasized the importance of honoring the contract, maintaining mutual respect, and continuing open conversations throughout the year to support teachers and students," the minutes record. Fitzsimmons thanked district staff for time dedicated to those discussions and urged continued collaboration.
Directors listened but did not take specific action on the report. The discussion frames labor relations as ongoing collaborative work between the MEA and district staff, with training and grievance and bargaining processes forthcoming.
