Struthers teachers’ pact has 3% raises

Struthers teachers’ pact has 3% raises

STRUTHERS — The school board has given its approval to a tentative two-year contract with the teachers union that includes 3 percent raises in each year.

In exchange, teachers have agreed to begin paying a portion of their hospitalization costs.

The deal is still subject to approval from the state’s Financial Planning and Supervision Commission, which has overseen the district’s finances since it was declared to be in a state of fiscal emergency in 2005. Representatives from the school board will meet with the commission at 1 p.m. Monday.

“We’re very pleased that we got a fair settlement for the teachers,” said Terri Rogan, Struthers Education Association president. “And it’s fair to the district; there’s some cost savings in health care.”

For the complete story, see Wednesday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com.