In June the teachers' union voted to strike if there was no contract by September 1.  In an effort to have a contract in place soon, we have been bargaining and have set a schedule to bargain every day this week and through the Labor Day weekend if necessary. Check for updated information on September 1.  If the contract is not approved, school and childcare may not start on September 2.  Below are four ways you can access information on negotiations:

o        BSD Website, www.bsd405.org,

o        24 Hour Newsline, 425-456-4111 (recorded message)

o        Sign up for BSD E-mail Notification at: www.bsd405.org/districtnotification

o        Local news stations

Washington law prohibits teacher strikes to protect the critical function of education. This point bears repeating as nearly a dozen school districts with expiring teacher contracts face down the threat...Read Complete Editorial >