Teacher contract negotiations will continue this week in Geary USD 475 at the Devin Center.

The sessions are scheduled from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and 1-6 p.m.on Thursday.

A contract for the coming school year has not yet been finalized, but the salary offer proposed by the Board of Education calls for the teachers to receive an average increase of 6.5 percent.  The Board is also offering an increase in funding for the supplemental salary schedule for employees who handle extra duty, such as coaches.

Other unresolved issues heading into the session on Tuesday include benefits, professional day and meetings issues.  Negotiators have reached agreement on teacher discipline and the teacher appraisal process.