Teachers OK contract | 7 percent say no, early release days to change

By LINDA BALL
Mercer Island Reporter Reporter
September 7, 2011 · 9:37 AM

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The Mercer Island Education Association tallied their votes Aug. 30, and with a strong 93 percent of yes votes, ratified their new three-year contract with the Mercer Island School District.

“We are looking forward to having a successful school year with our students,” said MIEA president Tani Lindquist.

Lindquist said the 7 percent in opposition were either not happy with additional responsibility or the new schedule that will take effect in the 2012-2013 academic school year.

The new schedule will switch the early release day from Monday to Wednesday, which will require teachers to re-tool many of their lesson plans.

The Mercer Island School District Board of Directors will review the contract at their next regular meeting on Sept. 8.

 

Contact Mercer Island Reporter Reporter Linda Ball at lball@issaquahreporter.com.

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