Perenic/Columbus Dispatch/USA Today Network Perenic/Columbus DispatchĬeb Teachers Strike Bjp Barbara J. Classes were scheduled to start Wednesday. The school district relied on substitutes to lead virtual classes Wednesday as about 4,500 teachers, librarians, counselors and other school workers were on strike.ĪugColumbus, Ohio, USA Heather Giles, a seventh grade math teacher at Starling Elementary School leads a chant as Columbus Education Association members picketed at the district's Southland Center during an emergency meeting of the Board of Education on Monday evening.The Columbus Education Association announced Sunday night that more than 94% of members voted to reject the Columbus City school board's final contract offer. The district had offered 3% pay bumps and balked at including language on school improvements in its contract with the union. Teachers were seeking 8% pay raises, as well as commitments to improve heating and air conditioning in dilapidated buildings, smaller class sizes and more. The two sides had met Wednesday afternoon as they remained at odds over a new contract for teachers and school workers. “Let the history books reflect that this strike was about students who deserved a commitment to modern schools with heating and air conditioning, smaller classes and well-rounded curriculum that includes art, music and PE,” Fuentes said at a news conference.ĬNN has reached out to the Columbus Board of Education for more details about the agreement. Once both sides agree to the deal, classrooms can officially reopen. Regina Fuentes, a spokesperson for the Columbus Education Association, described the agreement as a “good deal” and “a win.” She said details will not be released until all union members review and vote on the ratification of the conceptual agreement, which will happen sometime over the weekend. “While the details cannot yet be disclosed, the contract recognizes the Board’s commitment to improving our student outcomes, the essential work of the (Columbus Education Association) members, and strengthening our learning environments,” Adair said in a statement.Ĭolumbus City Schools first day of the new school year Wednesday was conducted online and classes will remain online for the remainder of the week, allowing for teachers to use Thursday and Friday for planning, Adair explained. The Columbus Education Association confirmed the agreement on Twitter, saying the “comprehensive conceptual agreement” was reached at 2:38 a.m.īoard of Education President Jennifer Adair said the district looks forward to welcoming students, teachers and staff back to school Monday. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.The Columbus, Ohio, teachers’ union and the Columbus Board of Education have reached a “conceptual agreement,” ending a strike and allowing students to return to classrooms next week, the school district announced early Thursday morning. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Questions or Comments: Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your iTunes account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline.Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests.Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more.From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos - The Columbus Dispatch app delivers the local news that matters most to your community.
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