The Fayette County Education Association has announced plans to pursue discussions with Fayette County Public Schools about a collective bargaining agreement.
“This is the best school district in the state of Kentucky to be a student and to work. And I think that’s because of the partnership we have with FCPS,” said Erika Pennington, FCEA president and 9th-grade teacher.
Pennington noted that FCPS has the highest starting teacher pay in Kentucky, offers 35 paid prenatal leave days, and provides stipends for teachers covering classes…