After a teachers rally and intent to vote on a strike was announced during a school board work session on March 11, the St. Francis Area School District and Education Minnesota St. Francis Teachers Union issued a joint statement on the morning on March 15 announcing they had reached a tentative agreement.
“This agreement represents a collaborative effort between both parties to address the needs of our students, teachers, and the community as a whole,” according to the the statement, signed by Superintendent Karsten Anderson and EMSF President Ryan Fiereck. “The tentative agreement reflects our shared commitment to providing a supportive and conducive learning environment for all students, while also recognizing the dedication and hard work of our educators.”
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