Dear Teachers,

As of the end of the day on July 31, 2012, more than half of teachers in USD 453 had voted, and overwhelmingly you voted in favor of the new negotiated agreement.  Dr. Crane informed me this morning that the Board of Education ratified the Teachers Agreement last night with a 6-0 vote.  (Loyal Torkelson was absent.)  It's such a good feeling to have this accomplished before we return to work!

Your representatives during negotations were me, Dennis Dickson, Linda Schukman, Bryan Walker, Robin Crim, Michelle Smalls, Betty Sigle, Kay Smith, and Ruth Striggow.

Be sure to vote today for candidates who will support fair funding for Kansas schools!

Ginger Riddle