The Camas School District and its teachers’ union have reached a tentative agreement.
“We have tentatively agreed on a new, two-year collective bargaining contract,” Camas School District Superintendent John Anzalone shared with Camas families late Wednesday night.
Camas School District students are set to return to school Friday, Sept. 8. The 2023-24 school year was set to begin Monday, Aug. 28, but members of the Camas Education Association, the union representing more than 450 Camas educators, went on strike that day, calling for higher cost-of-living increases, caps on classroom sizes and more equitable funding for music, physical education, health and library programs.
Union members are expected to vote on the new contract today.
“We want to express deep appreciation for our dedicated teachers and the negotiation teams who worked tirelessly to reach an agreement that reflects our shared commitment to our students’ well-being and educational experience,” Anzalone stated in his message to the community.