Medford School District

Final Forum Tonight To Discuss Medford School District Budget

By Jim McCoy Tue 30th April News education funding Medford School District

A final public forum is taking place tonight to discuss the proposed Medford School District budget for 2013-14 academic year. District superintendent Dr. Phil Long says the budget fully funds core academics, as well as music, the arts and athletics. The budget also proposes improved security safety features based on assessment after the Conneticut school shooting last December.Read More »

Judge Sides With Medford School District Employees

By Jim McCoy Thu 7th February News collective bargaining agreement Medford School District

An administrative judge has sided with the classified employees of the Medford School District in an unfair labor practice complaint filed against the district. The Mail Tribune reports the complaint with the state Employee Relations Board alleged the district engaged in bad-faith bargaining in 2011 when it imposed a final contract offer on the employees. The district faced a budget shortfRead More »

Union, School Board Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement for Classified Employees

By Jim McCoy Thu 20th December News collective bargaining agreement Dr. Phil Long Medford School District

The Medford School Board and union members have voted to approve a two year collective bargaining agreement for classified employees. A district press release says the agreement "fits within budget resources and preserves jobs." Under the new agreement, most employees will receive an 8-percent raise, and will contribute a fixed amount towards health insurance coverage.Read More »