School Board Update

ABCUSD School Board Approves Salary Agreement

This Tuesday the ABC School Board approved the 2015-16 school year tentative agreement with the ABC Federation of Teachers with a vote of 6-0.

Board members commented on the excellence that teachers exhibit across the district and the desire to continue to maintain a competitive salary schedule that is in the top quartile when compared with other L.A. County School Districts.

Sent on behalf of CFT President Joshua Pechthalt

On Saturday, September 12, the CFT Executive Council, the elected governing body of the CFT, interviewed Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez, who were seeking CFT's endorsement for their candidacies for United States Senator.  They are running to replace Senator Barbara Boxer, who is retiring next year.  CFT leaders asked each of the candidates ten questions.  Executive council members took turns in asking each of the candidates questions.

Both candidates were outstanding in their interviews, and are strong supporters of quality public education.  After the interviews there was a great deal of discussion affirming that we would be well served by both candidates.  However, Kamala Harris has been a tireless supporter of CFT for many years and has stood shoulder to shoulder with school employees, faculty, educators and advocates.  She has fought for quality education and workers rights throughout her career, and is especially forceful in pursuit of dismantling the school to prison pipeline for at risk youth.

These qualities came through clearly in her interview, and the CFT Executive Council is pleased to announce our support for Kamala Harris for United States Senator in 2016.