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Education August 21, 2022 - 4:12 pm

Lawrence school board to discuss contract with teachers union, move forward with filling vacant seat

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence school board members on Monday will discuss a 2022-23 contract that would give all teachers and certified staff in the district an $825 raise. They’ll also consider which of 13 applicants for a vacant board seat they want to interview.

Maya Hodison / Lawrence Times
Education June 13, 2022 - 10:50 pm

Lawrence school district gives final offer of 1.8% increase in teacher salaries

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school district gave its final offer of a 1.8% increase in teacher salaries Monday, declining to go any higher than the $796,874 in salary raise funds offered at the last negotiations meeting.

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Education July 26, 2021 - 10:36 pm

Lawrence school board ratifies teachers union contract, hears equity report on rigorous high school courses and more

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board on Monday ratified an unpopular master agreement with the teachers union, discussed COVID-19 protocols, noted cuts to WRAP funding and more.

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Education July 25, 2021 - 4:29 pm

Lawrence teachers union rep voices concerns about unpopular contract ahead of school board meeting

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider a contract with the teachers union. A union rep said that teachers “have every right to be angry” about the budget situation and the unpopular master agreement.

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Education July 13, 2021 - 10:11 pm

Lawrence school board candidates offer ideas for lagging teacher and staff compensation

by Tricia Masenthin

Teacher and staff wages took the stage Tuesday as candidates vying for spots on the Lawrence school board squared off at a forum sponsored by the Lawrence Education Association and Personnel Association of Lawrence.

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