On October 22, 2013, a joint
press release was issued regarding the fact that negotiations between the Mt
Prospect Education Association (MPEA) and the District will reconvene under the
direction of a mediator from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services
(FMCS) as we work towards a contract agreement. The Board of Education would like to share with you the
following information.
The Board wants a contract that
is FAIR for Students.
- Our Vision Statement calls for District 57 to provide an “exceptional educational experience for all young learners.” The Board wants a contract that puts our students’ needs first.
- Our students and their families have given through increased class size, reduced programs and increased fees.
The Board wants a contract that
is FAIR for Teachers.
- The Board acknowledges and honors the outstanding job our teachers do each and every day preparing our children to learn and succeed in a changing world.
- The Board recognizes that the teachers have given through salary freezes, increased class sizes and increased workload that have contributed to the district’s financial position.
- This Board wants a contract that recognizes and rewards our teachers of all experience levels and training for their hard work—and great success—moving our students forward academically.
- This contract should include a salary structure that enables District 57 to attract and retain the best teachers.
The Board wants a contract that
is FAIR for Taxpayers.
- Our Vision Statement calls for the Board to be responsible stewards of the taxpayers’ dollars. Like any family or company, we need to live within our means.
- The Board wants a contract that minimizes the tax burden for the entire community, including those on fixed incomes.
- This contract should respect and reflect the challenging fiscal times in which we live.
