MEDIATOR TO ENTER BURBANK DISPUTE.Byline: EUGENE TONG tong 1 tr.v. tonged, tong·ing, tongs To seize, hold, or manipulate with tongs. [Back-formation from tongs. Staff Writer BURBANK -- A state-appointed mediator will attempt to help teachers and the school district come to terms in this year's increasingly contentious contract negotiations, officials said Friday. The state Public Employment Relations Board certified board certified, adj the status of a dental specialist such as an orthodontist who has become a board diplomate by successfully completing the certification program of the recognized certification board in that area of practice. an impasse im·passe n. 1. A road or passage having no exit; a cul-de-sac. 2. A situation that is so difficult that no progress can be made; a deadlock or a stalemate: reached an impasse in the negotiations. a week after the Burbank Unified School District A unified school district is a school district which includes both primary school (kindergarten through middle school or junior high) and high school (grades 9-12). In Illinois, these districts are called unit school districts. sought relief in its 2006-07 salary talks with the Burbank Teachers Association. "We see this as a step in the progression of negotiations, and look forward to meeting with the mediator as soon as possible," Superintendent Greg Bowman said. It's the first time in at least a dozen years that outside mediation was requested in local contract talks. The sides have met seven times since October, and talks were expected to resume in about 30 days. "We think the district used bad judgment in deciding to go to impasse because there was an opportunity that a settlement could be reached," said Kim Allender, the BTA's co-president. "This was an opportunity missed by the district." The teachers want an increase that would bolster their 800 members at least above the median salaries for Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County teachers -- $2,000-$4,000 more a year, depending on experience and position. eugene.tong(at)dailynews.com (818) 546-3304 |
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