D46 Negotiations Continue Monday Days After Strike Notice Filed

GRAYSLAKE, IL — Talks will continue Monday between the Community Consolidated School District 46 school board, the Grayslake Federation of Teachers and the Grayslake PSRP, which support District 46 staff, after both unions issued a notice of intent to strike last week, school officials said. The parties will meet with a federal mediator as they try to iron out conditions of their contract.

The earliest teachers could strike would be Thursday, Nov. 7, Superintendent Lynn Glickman wrote in a letter to parents. A strike could also occur on any day after if an agreement has not been met and parents may have very little notice prior to the strike.

"Certainly, it is hoped the Board of Education and the unions will come to an agreement, and the teachers and support staff will choose not to strike," Glickman said. The strike would force administrators to close schools, she said.

The school district has provided a list on its website of child care centers that currently have openings should any working parents need to start researching back-up options if local schools do close.

More information regarding the issues surrounding negotiations can be found on the CCSD 46 website.