The Fresno Teachers Association and Fresno Unified School District have reached tentative agreement on a three-year contract that runs through June 2022. Superintendent Bob Nelson announced the agreement at Wednesday night's board of trustees meeting. Nelson: Agreement Grounded in Today's Finances "We looked through all the records going back as...
Will Fresno Unified Labor Peace End or Continue?
Since dramatically avoiding a strike at the last minute early in 2018, Fresno Unified leaders and the teachers union have gone to great lengths to keep their public comments positive. But as the final scheduled Board of Trustees meeting before the summer break approaches, there are signs their lovefest is...
FUSD Teachers, Parents Voice Special Ed Concerns at Town Hall
Parents and teachers came together Wednesday night to share their views on improving special education programs in Fresno Unified schools. The district has faced criticism for years that it doesn't adequately support its special needs students. Fresno Unified has also faced lawsuits by parents of special education students. The town...
Town Hall Aims To Improve Special Education in Fresno Unified
Improving special education at Fresno Unified is the goal of a Fresno Teachers Association's town hall Feb. 20. The discussion will start at 4:30 p.m. inside Hoover High School's library. Those interested in attending the town hall can register here. Union: Teachers Voices Should Be Heard "Special Education teachers are the...
De La Cerda Takes Heat for Misrepresenting Endorsements
McLane High School area trustee Christopher De La Cerda misrepresented his endorsements to local media, the Fresno Teachers Association said in a tweet Tuesday afternoon. The first instance was with The Fresno Bee and then in a GV Wire article, FTA said. SEIU, CTA Endorse Islas In both instances, De La...
Teamwork Replaces Chaos in Fresno Unified, Leaders and Union Say
One year ago, Fresno Unified teachers threatened to go out on strike over stalled contract negotiations with the district. Among the issues contributing to the impasse: a demand by teachers that the district make a commitment to reducing class sizes to help address deficiencies in student achievement. On Wednesday, the...
Newsom: I Will Appoint Valley Reps to UC, CSU Boards as Gov
Gavin Newsom found a receptive audience at the Teamsters 431 hall in Fresno on Friday (June 1) afternoon. Speaking to about 100 supporters, Newsom played the hits: gun control, immigrant rights and fighting Donald Trump. The lieutenant governor vowed to increase Valley representation on state boards, including those overseeing the...
Cal Johnson Isn't Running. Olivier Might. A Look Ahead to FUSD Election.
Looking ahead to the November election, the Fresno Teachers Association is holding a school board candidates town hall Thursday night (May 31). Four Fresno Unified trustee areas are up for grabs. And at least six candidates — some who have filed paperwork and some who have not — will take...
GO Public Schools Group Wants a Seat at Fresno Unified's Table
Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson's leadership skills will be tested tonight by the last item on the board agenda. For nearly a year, the nonprofit GO Public Schools Fresno has met with parents and community leaders to hear their concerns about Fresno Unified. In addition, the organization has engaged in...
Fresno Unified and Teachers Union Will Study Parcel Tax
A side letter in the new labor contract between Fresno Unified School District and the Fresno Teachers Association calls for a joint study of potential ballot measures — including a parcel tax — to help the district "reduce class sizes, improve student achievement and enhance programs that expand the learning...