Negotiations News

SPPS Board of Education Adopt Resolution in Event of a Strike

Feb. 26
On Wednesday, Feb. 26, the Board of Education adopted a Resolution in an event of a strike.

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SPPS Prepares Families and Staff for Potential Strike

Feb. 26, 2020
On February 20, all bargaining groups represented by the Saint Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE) voted to authorize a strike. SPFE is reporting that it has filed an intent to strike with the Bureau of Mediation Services today - a requirement before a strike can occur.

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VIDEO: Superintendent Gothard Discusses Impact of Teachers Strike

Feb. 26, 2020
Superintendent Joe Gothard and SPPS administration will discuss the expected impact of a teacher strike and what it will mean for students, families.

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Superintendent Message About SPFE Strike Vote Authorization

Feb. 24, 2020
We are all aware the Saint Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE), the union representing Teachers, Educational Assistants and School and Community Service professionals, has voted to authorize a strike.

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Information about a Possible Strike by Saint Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE) Union

Feb. 21, 2020
I am writing to share information regarding a possible strike by the Saint Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE) union, which includes teachers, educational assistants and school and community professionals in the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS).

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SPFE Mediation Update: February 19, 2020

Feb. 19, 2020
Read Superintendent Joe Gothard's update on negotiations with our largest collective bargaining unit, SPFE, which represents approximately 3,800 teachers, educational assistants and school and community service professionals.

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Superintendent Message about Upcoming SPFE Strike Vote

Feb. 17, 2020
A message from Superintendent Gothard about the Saint Paul Federation of Educators' upcoming strike vote.

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SPPS Planning in Advance of Union Strike Vote

Feb. 11, 2020
All bargaining groups represented by SPFE, including Teachers, Educational Assistants and School and Community Service Professionals, have announced they will ask their members to take a strike vote.

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SPFE Mediation Update: February 6, 2020

Feb. 6, 2020
Read Superintendent Joe Gothard's update on negotiations with our largest collective bargaining unit, SPFE, which represents approximately 3,800 teachers, educational assistants and school and community service professionals.

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A Message from Superintendent Joe Gothard About Thursday's SPFE Mediation Session

Feb. 5, 2020
A message from Superintendent Gothard about tomorrow's mediation session with the Saint Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE).

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SPFE Mediation Update: January 29, 2020

Jan. 29, 2020
Read Superintendent Joe Gothard's update on negotiations with our largest collective bargaining unit, SPFE, which represents approximately 3,800 teachers, educational assistants and school and community service professionals.

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SPFE Mediation Update: January 17, 2020

Jan. 17, 2020
Read Superintendent Joe Gothard's update on negotiations with our largest collective bargaining unit, SPFE, which represents approximately 3,800 teachers, educational assistants and school and community service professionals.

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SPFE Mediation Update: December 13, 2019

Dec. 13, 2019
Read Superintendent Joe Gothard's update following our first mediation session with the Saint Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE).

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Statement on Move to Mediation

Dec. 4, 2019
SPFE has requested that contract negotiations move into mediation. Read the statement by Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard.

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Costing and Common Assumptions for Negotiations

Sept. 12, 2019
As outlined in our Guiding Values for Negotiations, Fiscal Stewardship is one of our core beliefs. We define this as working within our budget to responsibly meet our financial and educational obligations. To that point, the Saint Paul Public Schools Board of Education established budget parameters for this negotiation cycle at 1.5% for the first year and 2.0% for the second year.

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SPFE Negotiations Update

Aug. 22, 2019
A fourth public negotiations session was canceled by SPFE. Saint Paul Public Schools has presented two proposals.

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Guiding Values for Negotiations 2019-20

August 20, 2019
Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) began negotiations with the Saint Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE) for a new, two-year contract on Thursday, May 30.

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Saint Paul Public Schools Rejects Union Proposal for Unbudgeted Health Care Contributions

Aug. 16, 2019
Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) rejected a proposal by the Saint Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE) and Minnesota Teamsters 320 that would have cost the district $3.6 million in new healthcare contributions in exchange for the unions suspending their push to break a health insurance contract with HealthPartners.

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Board Approves SPFT Contracts

March 20, 2018
The Board of Education approved and adopted the SPFT contract agreements.

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SPPS, SPFT and Mayor of Saint Paul Hold News Conference About Contract Negotiations

Feb. 12, 2018
SPPS and SPFT held a news conference on Monday to address the outcomes of the contract negotiations.

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