Every year, bargaining begins with “sunshines” – each party publicly announces which articles of the contract they will be opening for negotiations.  This year, the Lennox Teachers Association sunshined first, at the April 26 School Board meeting.  There will be an opportunity for public comment on the LTA sunshine at the next School Board meeting, May 10.  The Lennox School District will sunshine their articles at the May 10 School Board meeting, and their will be an opportunity for public comment on the district’s articles at the May 24 School Board meeting.

For the 2015-2016 school year, LTA makes the following conceptual proposals to reopen negotiations:

ARTICLE 6: COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Bargaining unit member compensation and benefits shall be increased to attract and retain education professionals who can foster the success of students and are invested in the Lennox community.

and:

ARTICLE 7: WORK YEAR & HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT

The work year and workday of bargaining unit members shall reflect the needs of all stakeholders (students, teachers, the district, the community).

ARTICLE 9: CLASS SIZE

The district shall maintain low class size averages at all schools and establish class size maximums for the benefit of students.

ARTICLE 21: SPECIAL EDUCATION

The district shall establish caseload maximums for special education services and increase unit member input in the district special education program.

link to the full text of the LTA 2016-2017 Sunshine