Contract Negotiations Underway In Yorkville District 115

YORKVILLE, IL — The collective bargaining agreement between the Yorkville Education Association (YEA) and the Yorkville CUSD 115 Board of Education is currently being negotiated. The current three-year contract was approved in 2015 and is slated to expire in 2018.

Since July 17, the YEA and the Board of Education have been working together to negotiate a new contract. The joint bargaining members committed themselves to engaging in a new format for the collective bargaining process that is grounded in transparent communication, collective understanding of interests, and a shared responsibility to the District 115 community. The process has included meetings with members of the YEA and the Board of Education to collectively establish expectations, discuss priorities, and understand perspectives.

Using this collaborative approach, the YEA negotiating members and administrators representing the Board of Education anticipate an expedited timeline to reach a mutual agreement. To date, the joint bargaining members have met nine times to discuss contractual language and have started to discuss financial interests. Negotiations will continue throughout September and periodic updates of the progress will be provided.

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Submitted by Yorkville CUSD 115