Burlington Education Association
Monthly Archives: September 2017
BEA Members Ratify Contract
Details of accord that ended four-day strike to be released after board ratifies pactBURLINGTON – The members of the Burlington Education Association Wednesday overwhelmingly ratified a contract agreement that ended a four-day strike. Details of the accord will be released…
Read MoreTeachers: Our Vibrant City Deserves Schools Where All Students Thrive
Hundreds of Burlington residents on Sunday showed they understand the central issue is time to teachBURLINGTON – Teachers began their third day on the picket line a day after hundreds of Burlington residents gathered to demonstrate their support of schools the city’s…
Read MoreBEA to Burlington School Board: We Mean It When We Say Time for Students to Learn Matters
Teachers have sought to institute 21st Century education for years so students are prepared to pursue their dreams BURLINGTON – Despite the board’s insistence that they want to work collaboratively with Burlington’s teachers, their last offer at the bargaining table says otherwise….
Read MoreStatement from the BEA on Weekend Sports
BURLINGTON – Fran Brock, a Burlington High School history teacher who serves as president of the Burlington Education Association issued the following statement about Homecoming Weekend sports contests: “The decision on whether to hold sporting events is entirely up to…
Read MoreBoard Mischaracterizes State of Bargaining with Burlington’s Teachers
BEA President debunks board chair’s characterization of failed talksBURLINGTON – The president of the city’s teachers’ union today pushed back strongly against the school board chairman’s characterization of yesterday’s bargaining session. “The assertion that we were ever in agreement on…
Read MoreBEA Negotiations Updates
This is a list of teachers who have resigned over the last three years according to the consent agendas from school board’s meetings. The list illustrates the high turnover rate and reflects our concerns about the working conditions in Burlington’s schools.. Related…
Read MoreBurlington Teachers to Strike Tomorrow
Mayor’s involvement fails to convince board to reach contract agreement that stems exodus of teachers and gives teachers tools to work more closely with studentsBURLINGTON – Members of the Burlington Education Association will go on strike tomorrow morning as a last-minute call…
Read MoreBurlington Teachers Agree to Meeting Called by Mediator; Postpone Strike by 1 Day
Contrary to information disseminated by district, the Burlington Education Association agreed to attend mediated bargaining session Wednesday BURLINGTON – The leaders of the Burlington Education Association today agreed, at the request of a mediator, to meet with the board tomorrow…
Read MoreA Message to Our Community
Dear Parents and Community Members, On Thursday afternoon the teachers’ union overwhelmingly voted to strike next Wednesday, September 13, if a contract is not reached prior to that date. This vote is the direct result of the Board’s imposition of…
Read MoreBurlington Teachers Vote to Strike Wednesday
Burlington Education Association members urge board to return to table to avert disruption to school year BURLINGTON – The members of the Burlington Education Association today overwhelmingly voted to strike beginning Wednesday if the city’s school board fails to return to the…
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