Negotiations between the Oakland Education Association and the Oakland Unified School District resumed at 4 p.m. Monday as both sides sought to find common ground on COVID safety protocols and avoid a teachers strike.
Oakland's teachers union and the school district entered negotiations over COVID safety protocol once again. They've avoided a strike so far and hope to reach an agreement on the sticking point of staffing.Negotiations between the Oakland Education Association and the Oakland Unified School District resumed at 4 p.m. Monday as both sides sought to find"We're very close in the areas of weekly testing and masking," said Keith Brown, the union OEA president.
"They are committing to have weekly testing available for students and staff at all school sites," said Brown. "Closing testing hubs at 4 p.m. did not accommodate their needs as working families, so the district has indicated a willingness to work to extend the hours," said Brown."We're confident that masks will be available for all staff and all students," said Brown.The union says some teachers are being asked to monitor multiple classrooms if someone is sick.
Gardner says he has confidence in his son's school and his own workplace, but he hopes there will be more uniformity across the district.SEE ALSO:Judy Smith, an OUSD Parent, says she feels the district is trying to address safety concerns.
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