Columbus City Schools and the Columbus Education Association teachers union announced Thursday that they have reached a “conceptual agreement,” ending the labor dispute between the two groups.
The details of the agreement have not been revealed by either side. Under the agreement in place, practices for the athletic, band, and drill teams for schools in the district resumed Friday, with in-person classes resuming Monday.
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The agreement between the school board and the teachers union occurred after nearly 14 hours of negotiations with a federal mediator concluded at 2:38 a.m. Thursday, according to the union.
BREAKING: COMPREHENSIVE CONCEPTUAL AGREEMENT REACHED AT 2:38 A.M! CEA Members: Do not report to picket sites in the morning, check your email for further instructions. pic.twitter.com/bXcndRk7HJ
— Columbus Education Association (@ColumbusEA) August 25, 2022
The school board celebrated the agreement allowing students to return to in-person learning.
“Tonight, we are happy to report that we have reached a conceptual agreement with CEA leaders, and our children will return to in-person instruction on Monday. While the details cannot yet be disclosed, the contract recognizes the Board’s commitment to improving our student outcomes, the essential work of the CEA members, and strengthening our learning environments. We look forward to welcoming our students, teachers, and staff back to the classroom on Monday,” said Jennifer Adair, board president for Columbus City Schools, on Thursday.
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The teachers union went on strike after rejecting the school board’s “last, best, and final offer” Sunday, citing concerns with teaching and learning conditions, including air conditioning and heating in classrooms.
