ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — UPDATE: The Rockford Education Association and Rockford Public School District have reached a tentative contract agreement, the union said Friday.
“We are pleased we have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the district. We are so thankful for the continuous support from our community that helped give us the strength to continue to push for better. We are not releasing any details publicly until both sides vote to ratify the contract,” said REA President Claudia Marshall.
Many RPS members rallied at Thursday night’s barganing session. The teacher’s union had asked for a 5.5% raise over 3 years, while the district offered a 4% increase over 3 years…