10.21.2026 PBA Collective Bargaining Session #2

The School District of Palm Beach County and the PBA held Collective Bargaining Session #2 on October 21, 2026. The parties reviewed contract proposals, tentatively agreeing to retain status-quo language in several articles. PBA proposed a union leave-time pool funded by four hours of donated leave per member, capped at 1,000 hours and subject to approval by the police chief and PBA president. Other proposals addressed school assignments, overtime and comp-time rules, detail pay and allocation, promotion criteria, and lieutenant compensation; these items remained under discussion, with further language and review expected. No formal votes or contract awards were reported.

The main financial dispute was compensation: the District’s current offer was a 0% salary increase, while PBA sought a raise and discussed a possible multi-year agreement. District representatives cited declining enrollment—more than 13,000 students over two opening-school-year periods—and an estimated $130–$140 million in reduced revenue, along with restrictions on how funds may be used. The parties planned to continue reviewing proposals and exchange revised language. No procurement activity was identified.