Wy'East co‑president says teacher bargaining 'went well — almost enjoyable'

Alison Conner, Co‑President of the Wy'East Education Association, presented a certified‑staff update to the Oregon Trail School District 46 board and described recent bargaining with the district as largely positive. Conner said bargaining "went well — almost enjoyable," adding that the parties' respect, kindness and communication helped the process.

Conner told the board that when the teachers' team proposed items that the district ultimately rejected, district negotiators explained why the proposals were denied; she described that transparency as helpful to reaching common understanding. The minutes do not record further detail on specific contractual terms or economic proposals discussed during bargaining.