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Modesto teachers reach deal: Less pay, more kids
- 05-14-2010
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By J.N. Sbranti/Modesto Bee
The union that represents teachers in the Modesto City Schools district has reached a tentative contract agreement that would prevent most layoffs among its members while accepting a pay cut and fewer workdays. The deal for the Modesto Teachers Association would mean fewer school days for children and more students per classroom. The 2010-11 school year would shrink to 175 instructional days, five less than this year. For teachers, the deal means nearly a 4.5 percent pay cut, primarily because they will be working fewer days The school district expects the deal will save it $13 million next year, assuming teachers ratify the agreement when they vote May 26-28. (more...)
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