Bargaining

• Tuesday, March 11

On Tuesday, March 11, the Shoreline School District and Shoreline Education Association (SEA) bargaining teams met all afternoon for our first joint negotiations session in our open bargain. The room was full, with 23 members participating in the process on the combined team. 

After some brief introductions, and with new bargainers on both teams, we discussed how we want to proceed and co-created agreements that will guide our work. The group reviewed nuts and bolts, including scheduling logistics, table etiquette, our legal obligations, and how we create, present, and track proposals.

Members of both teams expressed their excitement and anticipation about the bargain, with multiple comments about how individuals felt a sense of honor and responsibility toward our work. It was clear that everyone in the room shared a commitment to Shoreline’s students and that we are all dedicated to using the process to improve conditions for staff and students alike. 

There was laughter in the room, yet both district and SEA team members voice how seriously they took their role on the team. As we departed, we shared a unifying sense of hope.

We look forward to meeting again on April 9 for an all-day session.

- Joint Shoreline School District/SEA Bargaining Team

• Wednesday, April 9

• Monday, April 14

• Tuesday, April 15

• Monday, May 5

• Tuesday, May 14

• Tuesday May 20

• Wednesday, June 18

• Monday, June 23

• Tuesday, June 24

• Wednesday, June 25

• August Dates TBD