7.13.2026 Special BOE Meeting - Part 2

This was a special Board of Education meeting held by Haysville Public Schools on July 13, 2026, focused primarily on negotiations related to the certified staff's collective bargaining agreement. The discussion centered on issues discovered after a tentative agreement was reached in May 2026, including unintended consequences affecting new hire salary placements and conflicts within the agreement's language. The district identified that the proposed salary schedule would reduce compensation for 14 newly hired teachers, with one facing a significant pay cut, and that the agreement contained conflicting placement standards that could lead to grievances. Due to these defects, the administration recommended the board vote not to ratify the tentative agreement and to send the matter back to the interest-based bargaining (IBB) team for resolution. The board voted unanimously (7-0) to decline ratification and requested the negotiation team return to the table to address the issues before finalizing the contract. The meeting also included discussion on the impact of these issues on hiring timelines and the importance of resolving them promptly to maintain competitive recruitment.