One Rosdedale Union School District (RUSD) teacher, who feared retaliation for speaking publicly, said $250 is now being deducted from each of her monthly paychecks for health insurance. Another educator described a colleague worried about affording Christmas for her children, while a retired employee reported nearly $200 in additional monthly healthcare costs.
These were just some of the concerns raised during Tuesday’s RUSD board meeting as educators, retirees, and parents gathered at Rosedale Middle School to demand that district leaders resolve a months-long contract dispute. With negotiations at an impasse, teachers say the lack of a salary increase and the district’s refusal to cover their existing health insurance plan fully are creating financial hardship, driving experienced educators to consider leaving and threatening educational opportunities for students.
Members of the Rosedale Teachers Association (RTA) called for a 2% salary increase and continued full employer funding of their health insurance. According to the RTA, educators began paying additional insurance costs on September 30 after months of unsuccessful negotiations…