The proposed contract includes no base salary increases for teachers this school year, with starting salaries for fully licensed teachers remaining at $49,000.
The proposed contract includes no base salary increases for teachers this school year, with starting salaries for fully licensed teachers remaining at $49,000.
Hammond school officials say the ongoing stalemate in contract negotiations with the teacher s union has delayed needed cost-cutting measures required by DUAB.
Thursday marked three months since Hammond schools and its teachers union failed to reach a new contract agreement, with little progress made between both sides.
The Hammond School Board approved a $3 million rainy day fund Tuesday night, while teachers again voiced frustrations over the lack of a contract agreement.