District approves three-year teacher contract

Contract includes 19.2% increase over three years

CHENEY-The Cheney Education Association and the Cheney School District have finalized a new three-year contract, which was approved unanimously by the school board on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The contract includes a 19.2% total salary increase over the next three years for district teachers.

The agreement comes after a mediator from the Public Employment Relations Commission joined the negotiation process on Aug. 22. After exchanging proposals with the district, both parties reached a tentative agreement late on Aug. 23. Teachers ratified the contract on Aug. 26.

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