Fieldcrest Board and Education Association Reach Agreement
Friday, July 21, 2006 - Posted 10:32:48 AM by Fieldcrest Administration
The Board of Education of Fieldcrest C.U.S.D. No. 6 and the Fieldcrest
Education Association have reached a 1 year agreement. This agreement
includes a 3% increase on the base. Over, the past 3 years contract
settlements have resulted in an average increase in base salaries of
1.67%.
Board President, Joe Kirkpatrick stated, “It is obvious to the Board
that the Fieldcrest Education Association has continued to advocate for
it membership while keeping the district financial position at the
forefront. When the FEA took a freeze in the base 2 years ago it saved
the district over $230,000. Even with settling last year’s contract
along with the contract for 2006-07 the district is still over $80,000
ahead.”
Nancy Turner, lead negotiator for the Association echoed these comments
stating, “The Fieldcrest Education Association wanted to end up with a
contract that was fair for the membership, competitive with other
districts but still allowed the financial condition of the district to
improve. This contract meets all of those objectives. The FEA
appreciates the sensitivity to our interests demonstrated by the Board
during the bargaining process.”
Superintendent Randy Vincent was pleased with the agreement and the
process. He stated, “Due to hard decisions and cuts made by the
previous Board and administration our fund balances continue to grow.
It was rewarding to see that both the Board and the FEA are committed
to improving the financial solvency of the district. This contract will
allow for a gradual growth in our fund balances. Coupling the contract
with the passage of our referendum in November will enable us to take
the next step toward restoration of much needed curricular programs and
reduction of student participation fees.”
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