Mediation to resolve the conflict over Rutland Town teachers' contracts ended with no resolution in sight. Teachers are asking for a 4 percent increase for one year and school officials are insisting on a one-year salary freeze. Teachers Negotiator Randy Dewey said a proposal was made to the School Board in May but received no response. Board chairman Stacy Chapman called the lack of a contract "unfortunate" and said the School Board is dealing with the realities of the tax burdens on Vermonters.
Negotiations between teachers and school officials have been in progress for six months, with the first public meeting held just after the March school budget vote.
Negotiations between teachers and school officials have been in progress for six months, with the first public meeting held just after the March school budget vote.
