SOUTH TALLAHASSEE, FL \u2014 The Leon Classroom Teachers Association has reached a tentative agreement with Leon County Schools following a bargaining session Monday night, a union spokesperson tells ABC 27. <\/p>\n
LCTA says key updates include: <\/p>\n
An additional 1% salary increase, totaling an about 2% salary increase for teachers for the year.Extension of give days of parent leaveLeave buy-back provisionsFree before- and after- school childcare for employees<\/p>\n
LCTA also provided this information in a statement:<\/p>\n
“All tentative agreements signed prior to impasse are also included as part of the package.<\/p>\n
During negotiations, additional items were discussed, including a millage memorandum of understanding and additional salary funding. These items are not included in the tentative agreement.<\/p>\n
Information outlining the full agreement, including all language previously negotiated prior to impasse, will be provided to the bargaining unit.<\/p>\n
Members will have the opportunity to review the agreement in its entirety and participate in a ratification vote following spring break.<\/p>\n
We appreciate the work of both the LCTA bargaining team and Leon County Schools throughout the negotiation process.<\/p>\n
Further information will be shared with members soon.”<\/p>\n
The deal comes as the two groups were at impasse<\/a> following lengthy negotiations. In previous interviews with ABC 27, both LCTA and LCS said they were hoping to reach an agreement to avoid impasse.<\/p>\n The District and the Association have previously said they want to unite to focus their efforts on getting a millage increase on the ballot in November that would go directly towards teacher salary increases. <\/p>\n ABC 27 has reached out to Leon County Schools for comment following the negotiations and will update this article when we hear back.<\/p>\n Want to see more local news? Visit the WTXL ABC 27 Website. <\/a><\/p>\n Stay in touch with us anywhere, anytime.<\/p>\n Like us on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n Follow us on Instagram <\/a>and X.<\/a><\/p>\n