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Kaneland District Teacher Contract Negotiations Continue

Kaneland Education Association

Kaneland School District teachers and trustees still have not agreed on a contract.

The Kaneland Education Association released a public letter this week saying the school district more than doubled its financial reserves in four years. The union says the district ranks near the top compared to others for long-term financial stability … but it ranks near the bottom in competitive teacher salaries.

Earlier this month, the KEA voted in favor of moving forward with an intent to strike. Kaneland teachers have been without a contract since July 1.

Teachers and trustees have met almost 30 times so far on the matter. Issues that remain are a more competitive salary and a fair compensation schedule.

Negotiations resume Dec. 1.