Jackson County School District 9 will reopen its schools without striking employees. A short while ago, the employee union confirmed its decision to go on strike at 6 a.m. today. The decision came after teams from the district and union met in an effort to reach a contract agreement. The union decided to strike despite…
Who comes first, the Union or the students and teachers
May 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By State Rep. Dennis RichardsonFor the Independent I cannot remain silent when surrogates for a teachers’ union encourage 100 Eagle Point High School (EPHS) students to break school rules, march off campus and stage a protest to “respect the teachers.” Such a stunt, implicitly intended to pressure the school district to accept the union’s final…
D9-EPEA negotiations progress, but 3rd mediation is March 16
February 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
District 9 labor negotiations continued Feb. 23 when bargaining teams met with the state mediator again. Issues remained after an 11- hour session and another session is set for Mar. 26. According to a summary of the session from the district, four new agreements and a no-layoff suggestion marked progress in talks. The agreements cover…
Adult lap-a-thon
January 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Cascade Pool will have an adult lap-a-thon on Saturday, Mar. 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Support the swimmers with a pledge or call the pool at 541-826-2124 and offer to support with a per lap fee or a flat fee donation. Following the lap event, there will be a potluck and award ceremony.
Adult lap-a-thon
January 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Cascade Pool will have an adult lap-a-thon on Saturday, Mar. 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Support the swimmers with a pledge or call the pool at 541-826-2124 and offer to support with a per lap fee or a flat fee donation. Following the lap event, there will be a potluck and award ceremony.
