Teachers vs Board Hit Impasse | Burlington News

Teachers and the Blue Mountain Union School Board are locked in a bitter standoff after nearly a year of negotiations, with the union declaring an impasse and rejecting a one-year contract offer. The board had previously nixed a three-year deal that would have delivered phased raises — 4.75%, then 5.5%, then 6% — citing financial strain from new state education laws. But the union insists the board’s refusal is retaliatory and bad-faith bargaining, filing a formal complaint. Now, mediation looms — a costly, drawn-out process that could drag on for months — as both sides brace for a showdown over pay, principles, and public accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d60528fb01a0cd0