A representative of the Ohio Education Association said there was "no movement" toward a settlement during the latest round of contract talks between Strongsville school officials and the teachers' union.
"The board did not come in with a proposal," said Todd Jaeck, labor relations consultant for the OEA. "It seems they have dug their heels in for a prolonged strike."
The two sides met for more than four hours Monday evening.
Another meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday at a federal mediator's office in Independence.
"That's the last session before a strike," Jaeck said.
Superintendent John Krupinski could not yet be reached for comment. (Strongville Patch will update the story once Krupinski can be contacted).
The Strongsville Education Association has if a contract settlement is not reached.
Teachers are reportedly removing their personal belongings from classrooms, and the school district is advertising for substitute teachers.
During Monday's negotiating session, groups of teachers gathered in front of the five school board members' homes, holding candles and signs and chanting "fair contract" to passing cars.
Meanwhile, the SEA has distributed both sides' proposals to its 385 members, but has not yet taken the School Board up on its challenge to post them publicly on the school district's website.
The school district has hired Huffmaster Strike Services to help manage a potential work stoppage. A Huffmaster company called Alternate Workforce Inc., is handling the hiring of substitute teachers in the event of a strike.
Subs much have a valid Ohio teaching license or certification, the ad says, and must undergo a background check.
What is it you do for a living? I'd LOVE to know because you seem to "live" on this Patch. I can't imagine you have a REAL job. You do realize that the only teachers making the salary you are referring to, are those who have taught for MANY MANY years, and in any profession, it would be perfectly normal to expect the same compensation after 20+ years. Although you're probably some bitter, nasty person with no education who hates anyone making over minimum wage, even though they EARNED it through hard work, dedication to their profession and EDUCATION. Do YOU have what it takes to be a teacher? If so, I'd challenge you to becoming a teacher in Strongsville. Maybe you think you'd do a better job running a classroom. Do YOU have a Masters degree and countless hours at home to spend grading, planning and calling parents to ensure 100% dedication to your students. TRY IT BEFORE YOU KNOCK IT. It SURE is easy to do anonymously but I'd love to see you before a panel of interviewers and then in front of children each day, and of course all the evaluations by your administrator. GOOD LUCK LYN!!
COOK, TOBEY C. $80,869.00 15 years COYER, ROBIN A. $79,643.00 14 years FRINDT, ROCHELLE L. $78,128.00 9 years GABA, LAURA E. $78,128.00 11 years these figures do not include the hidden $8600.00 pension pickup the city has been paying the teachers for years
, actually we do not need teachers we can,have and will teach our own children
"meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday at a federal mediator's office in Independence." But I would stay away from there. Might get ugly. Last summer when Brecksville was going through this, the teachers congregated outside at the same location.
I wonder if that's the exam I read that, if the teachers strike and they are not there for something to do with the exam (preparing or administering?), they were warned they would be fired. It was because the teachers needed to be present for some mandatory duty and if they weren't - bye bye. Does anyone know about this?
Thank you for clarifying.
goodbye you greedy union thugs