Strafford teachers should be afforded respect and dignity in their efforts to negotiate a new contract and benefits agreement; I support confidential negotiations between the Strafford Teachers Association and the Strafford School Board, pursuant to RSA 273-A:3, I.
Why is this important?
The Strafford School Board should focus on finding a common ground with our teachers. Once an agreement has been reached, the townspeople will have an opportunity to vote for or against the agreement, but in the interest of continuing to bargain in good faith, the negotiation process should remain confidential.
