Well, we've passed our May 1st deadline, and still no agreement. The stakes are high... DPSRS/PERA merger talks are still happening, DPS wants to go for a mill/bond this fall, and the DNC is in our backyard in August. You would think that there would be some interest in getting a quick resolution...
Our bargaining team has spent over 400 hours in negotiations, and our interests are still not being addressed to our satisfaction regarding salary, time, and discipline. Yes, we have made some progress, and the issues are complex.
In order to get a new agreement ratified before the end of school, our members would need to get their ballots at our May 20th Rep Council meeting...
We're back at the table on Monday evening, and have scheduled talks for Tuesday and Wednesday. On Friday afternoon, the district did agree to try and get a mediator in to help us. We made this request over a week ago. Stay tuned!
About Me
- Kim Ursetta, NBCT
- Denver, CO, United States
- Kim is a Kindergarten ELA-S (bilingual) Teacher at the teacher-led Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy in the Denver Public Schools. She recently served two terms as President of the Denver Classroom Teachers Association. She has been teaching in Denver for 16 years, and is a National Board Certified Teacher. She earned a B.A. and B.S.Ed. from Shippensburg University of PA, and a M.A. from the University of CO, Boulder. Kim serves on the Professional Standards and Practice Committee for the National Education Association, and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' Board of Directors.
Gy. Sgt. Manning~ USMC
My brother- home from Iraq!
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