Frustrated over stalled contract talks, Ithaca City School District teachers will rally Thursday after the school board extended executive contracts through 2029, according to 14850.com.
Educators have worked under an expired agreement since summer, with pay frozen and healthcare costs climbing. Last week’s narrow board vote to approve raises for top administrators—without addressing teacher demands—sparked outrage and intensified union actions.
Thursday’s demonstration will feature picketing and chants demanding a fair “Step and Lane” pay system. Organizers say turnout is growing and plan creative tactics to pressure the district into a deal.
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