FISHERS Hamilton Southeastern Schools teachers are locked in a contract dispute with district administration, arguing that rising insurance premiums are effectively slashing their pay despite maintaining the same salary.

The Hamilton Southeastern Educators Association (HSEA) says teachers are taking home less money this year than last year, even though their base salaries haven't changed. They say higher insurance costs are to blame.

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"We are not asking for an incremental step. We are not asking for master's pay from anyone who attained their master's since January 1st of this year. We are asking for our teachers to not take home less this year than they did last year," said Tyler Zerbe, president of HSEA.

The issue has reached mediation after recent bargaining se

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