Three Region Democratic state legislators are blaming Republican tax and educational policies on the recent closures of three elementary schools in Hammond.
The change is the result of years of lobbying by charter school supporters, who say that all public school students should benefit from local property taxes that help pay for buildings.
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.