Dozens of Naperville School District 203 teachers and community members packed the board of education’s meeting for the second time in two weeks on Monday, as they work to negotiate a new teacher contract.
The teacher’s union, Naperville Union Education Association , held a rally outside Naperville Central High School before demonstrators made their way to the administrative building for the board meeting.
The demonstration comes just a few days after the district’s first day of school, as the negotiations between the school board and the union remain contentious and stagnant. Last week, the union authorized the ability to strike if an agreement is not reached soon.
The strike could happen as soon as Monday, Aug. 25th.
“Monday is a possibility because look at where we are r