Negotiations
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We share a common interest in providing the most effective educational experience for Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) students. To further that goal, SPPS has established guiding values for negotiating contracts with its 26 employee labor groups.
We believe in:
Professionalism
Honest, respectful and direct discussion and communications focusing on issues, not people or personalities
Pride in Excellence
Creating a school system in which families, staff and the community can take pride
Fiscal Stewardship
Working within our budget to responsibly meet our financial and educational obligations
Student First
Promoting an inclusive culture focused on student growth and achievement
We will accomplish this by:
- Providing clear, transparent and timely communication
- Establishing an annual guideline for negotiations among all employee groups
- Identifying district negotiation priorities in alignment with SPPS Achieves.
- Affirming our confidence in our Board designated negotiations team to represent the best interests of our students and the District
- Committing to a sustainable, comprehensive approach to managing district budgets and programs
- Prioritizing what is best for our students
Negotiations News and Updates
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Nov. 4, 2022: AFSCME Members Approve Labor Agreement
Members of the AFSCME bargaining group, representing clerical and technical employees, voted to approve a new two-year employment contract.
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Oct. 11, 2022: Notice of a Special (Closed) Meeting re: Labor Negotiations
Discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals for these bargaining units, including Principals, PEA, AFSCME, Bus Drivers, CCEA, and Custodians.
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Sept. 20, 2022: Notice of Special (Closed) Meeting re: Labor Negotiations
Discussion, and review of labor negotiation proposals for these bargaining units, including Principals, PEA, AFSCME, Bus Drivers, CCEA, and Custodians.
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SPPS and SPFE Reach Tentative Agreements and Avoid Strike: March 7, 2022
Saint Paul Public Schools and the Saint Paul Federation of Educators have reached tentative agreements on new contracts for our teachers, educational assistants, and school and community service professionals.
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Negotiation Status
Review the status of contracts between employee labor groups and SPPS negotiation teams.
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Union Groups
Review contract proposals from SPPS and employee labor groups, as well as current contracts.