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After months of threatening a massive teacher strike, stalled contract talks may finally be coming to a resolution in the San Mateo-Foster City School District.
The bargaining team for the teachers' union in the San Mateo-Foster City School District is recommending that educators accept the terms of a settlement outlined by an independent committee yesterday. An official vote of the 583 educators in the San Mateo Elementary Teachers Association will take place Wednesday, said Jim Remington, president of the teachers' union.
District officials are not yet indicating whether they'll accept the terms of the report.
The terms and details of the report will be made public today.
Last night, the board of trustees met to receive information on the independent report and draft an official response. Associate Superintendent Susan Silver declined to give any further comment on the report.
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The fact-finding committee was convened after months of deadlock.
Until yesterday, parents feared the showdown would end in a strike. Last month, parents rallied outside union and district headquarters to urge the two parties to finally strike an agreement.
The face-off centered around a few key issues; student case loads and the layoff of guidance counselors.
The district's proposed modifications to work hours and class loads for kindergarten and music classes have been dropped, but similar adjustments at the middle school level remain. Aspects of the district's previous proposal - like increased contribution to health and welfare benefits - remain intact as well.
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