Thank you for your support. We now have a 3-year contract.
More than a year and a half after contract negotiations began, we and the city school board have each ratified a three-year contract that calls for a more-than-17 percent raise over the life of the pact.
We are humbled and honored to have had such tremendous support from folks all over the city and state. It is because of that support that we were able to reach a settlement that is fair to us, our schools, our city, and our students.
We settled. Thank you for your support and friendship.
We accepted the factfinding report
A neutral factfinder took hours of testimony from us and the board. He issued his recommendations a month later. Despite being far less than we were seeking, the report gave us a path toward settlement. We are pleased to have reached a deal that allows us to spend our time being the best at what we all do.
We have a fair contract
You signed our petition. You contacted the board. You spoke up. And that’s why we achieved a fair settlement instead of having to strike.
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While we have a settlement, you can still keep up with the latest happenings and news from us. We are here for the long-haul.
We settled. This is what we were fighting for.
Rutland teachers have worked without a contract since July, despite beginning bargaining with the board in December 2023.
Rutland teachers are among the lowest paid in the state and region.
Rutland teachers have the fewest sick days in the region.
Rutland teachers’ salaries have not kept pace with inflation.
Rutland teachers have seen many of their colleagues leave for better paying jobs, depriving Rutland city students of their experience and dedication.
Rutland teachers have accepted the recommendations of a neutral fact-finder, despite being less than they asked for.
Rutland teachers are dedicated to their schools, their students, and their community. Many of them live here and have raised families here.
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