Board declares impasse in Burlington teacher talks

The Burlington School District notified the Burlington Education Association on Friday that it has reached impasse in contract talks with teachers for the 2017-18 school year.

“The Board’s opening salary is a starting point that is much closer to the recent 4-year inflation annual trend of 1.1% than the union’s proposal,” board Chairman Mark Porter said in a statement issued Friday morning. “We’re willing to compromise, but given the gap between the two salary proposals, it’s clear that mediation will be needed to help the parties reach agreement.”

The board has asked the BEA to combine the mediation and fact-finding processes and that it take place before the end of April. The two sides have met approximately 10 times since Jan. 31 in an unsuccessful effort to reach a settlement, according to the board’s statement.

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