Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Neither Champions nor the Grayslake Park District saw many District 46 students at Wednesday's strike programs.
The majority of some 4,000 District 46 students either stayed at home or their parents found alternative daycare for them on the first day of the teacher strike Wednesday. District 46 Supt. Ellen Correll reported to Patch that as of about 9 a.m. Wednesday, the headcount for the Champions program being offered at Prairieview School from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. was just 25 students. Attendance was even bleaker at the Grayslake Park District's "Strike Camp," which runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday and next Tuesday if necessary. Monday is a holiday in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Day Jr.'s birthday. "We only have a handful (of students) today, four right now," park district director Jeff Nehila told Patch Wednesday morning. "My guess is…
Teachers in District 46 began their first day on the picket lines Wednesday, Jan. 16. The strike continues for Thursday. School is again cancelled.
It was freezing cold outside, but striking District 46 teachers bundled up in preparation for their first day of picketing on Wednesday, Jan. 16. More than 300 teachers went on strike after Tuesday's eight-hour mediation session with the school board ended without a new contract agreement. Teachers have been without a contract since July 2012. Jim Pergander, business agent for Lake County Federation of Teachers Local 504, said teachers were present at the picket lines at all school buildings as of 7:30 a.m. They continued picketing until about 3 p.m., the end of the normal school day for most D46 schools. Teachers walked the picket lines with signs reading: "I deserve a fair contract," "We're not asking for what the board can't give," "I …
The next negotiating session is scheduled for Sunday night.
Update, 3:15 p.m., Thurs. Jan. 17 From D46 Board President Ray Millingon: "The parties met today and discussed possible changes to their positions but were unable to reach agreement. The Federal Mediator adjourned today’s session. Both sides will be getting back together on Sunday evening." There will be no school Friday. Update, 10:55 p.m., Wed. Jan. 16 The district posted the following statement on its Website in response to statements made by the union to the media following Tuesday's negotiating session: As the teachers continue to engage in their strike, the D46 Board of Education would like to clarify some misinformation. In several interviews, the Union has stated that it already agreed to a salary freeze in the first year of the …
A contract settlement was not reached between District 46 School Board and the teachers' union Tuesday. Classes were cancelled for Wednesday, as Day 1 of the strike begins.
In an eleventh hour negotiating session with a federal mediator lasting nearly eight hours Tuesday, the District 46 Board of Education and Lake County Federal of Teachers Local 504 could not reach a contract agreement. As a result, the district's 300-plus teachers are now on strike, with some 4,000 students affected. Superintendent Ellen Correll posted the following statement to the district's Website shortly before midnight Tuesday. Parents were also notified via an automated phone call. Unfortunately, the Board of Education and D46 teachers were unable to reach an agreement. The teachers have informed the district that they will be on strike beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, January 16th. Please watch the website for further updates. Jim …
Friday, January 11, 2013
In what could be the final bargaining session before a potential strike, the Grayslake School District 46 Board and the teachers' union will meet this afternoon in hopes of reaching a contract agreement.
Updated Jan. 12 In an email from Superintendent Ellen Correll that went out to all District 46 parents who subscribe to the district's newsletter: The Board of Education/Teachers Union negotiations on Friday night did NOT result in an agreement. There is another negotiation session scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, 2013. It is my suggestion however, that you begin planning for a strike and any needed child care. I will continue to update you but wanted to make sure you have plenty of time to make plans. I will be working with Champions to develop child care plans at Meadowview and Prairieview. As soon as those options are firmed up, I will post on the district website. I know this is a very challenging situation for all of you and it is …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Unable to come to an agreement at their last negotiating session on Monday, the teachers union has announced a strike date of Jan. 16.
Update, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m. Jim Pergander, business agent for the Lake County Federation of Teachers Local 540, told Patch the Jan. 16 strike date was chosen because "we wanted to give everyone enough time to prepare." The date, he said, "looks like it's way out there, but it's closer than we think." The holidays were another reason the date was set in January. However, said Pergander, "Our priority is to settle this at the table." Another negotiating session is scheduled for Nov. 28. Pergander said whether the strike happens "literally depends on how things go on the 28th." That does not mean, though, that both sides can't or won't have an additional session beyond that date if they are close to a settlement, he said. After Monday's …
Thursday, November 1, 2012
The Grayslake District 46 School Board and teachers' union had their first negotiating session with a federal mediator this week to resolve contract issues. Negotiations will continue on Nov. 12.
The latest news regarding the contract negotiations between Grayslake School District 46 and the teachers' union is that the talks will continue on Nov. 12. The following is a statement from D46 Supt. Ellen Correll, posted on the district's Website: The District 46 Board of Education and the Grayslake Federation of Teachers continue to bargain in good faith, including a meeting last night, October 30. Another date to meet has been scheduled for Monday, November 12. During this period, we expect "business as usual," meaning school will be open. If anything changes with this, parents will be immediately notified through the emergency calling system and email. Thank you for your patience. I will do my best to keep communications open! Please …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The best and final contract offers from the Grayslake District 46 School Board and teachers' union have been posted for public view. The unresolved issues are related to salary, retirement and flex benefits in lieu of medical insurance.
Nine days after teachers in Grayslake District 46 voted to authorize a strike as a result of the school board declaring an impasse in contract negotiations, both sides have made their best and final offers available for public inspection. Negotiations will continue, however. Jim Pergander, a representative for the Lake County Federation of Teachers Local 504, said the first negotiation session with a federal mediator will take place Tuesday, Oct. 30. By law, the union must give 10 days strike notice. Final offers As required by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), the best and final offers from the school board and union have posted on the State of Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board Website. Patch has also attached the …
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
An overwhelming majority of teachers in Grayslake District 46 have voted to authorize a strike if necessary, as a result of stalled contract negotiations with the school board. However, union officials said there has been no decision to actually strike.
Update, Oct. 17: Statement from Supt. Ellen Correll As reported in the media, District 46 teachers voted this week to authorize a strike, IF NECESSARY. After the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board (IELRB) receives the final offers from both the Board of Education and the Teachers' Union, the teachers will have a 10 day waiting period before considering to walk out. It is my hope that both sides will continue to bargain in good faith. The Board of Education and the Teachers' Union are currently working with a Federal Mediator. Please continue to monitor the CCSD46 website for updates. Ellen Correll Superintendent of Schools Lake County Federation of Teachers Local 504 representative Jeff Pergander told Patch Tuesday afternoon that …
Friday, October 12, 2012
Contract negotiations between the Grayslake District 46 Board of Education and teachers' union have stalled. The district has declared an impasse, according to the Lake County Federation of Teachers Local 504.
Update, Oct. 16: Union authorizes strike vote. The Grayslake School District 46 teachers' union could vote to authorize a strike at its closed-session meeting Monday, as a result of stalled contract negotiations with the school board. Mike McGue, president of the Lake County Federation of Teachers Local 504, told Patch the District 46 Board of Education has declared an impasse under Illinois law and that the "last, best offer (from the board) has been made." When asked to comment, District 46 Superintendent Ellen Correll told Patch, "Not at this time, thanks." The union, which covers 300 district teachers, had its last bargaining meeting with the school board Tuesday night. "We remain committed to collective bargaining," said McGue. …
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12:57 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
350 people showed up Sunday in the freezing cold to support the teachers of their district. That’s: • 10 times the number that showed up for either of the For Our Children’s Future town halls. • 10 times the number, on average, that shows up to BOE meetings. • 5 times the number that have ever shown up for a BOE meeting (in recent history). 30 local business showed their support for the teachers … more ›