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CONTRACT Negotiations Updates

This is a CONFIDENTIAL Communication – FOR WEA MEMBERS ONLY

Distribution of this document or its contents to any nonmember is prohibited.

You will be getting information about negotiations via WhatsApp. If you have not signed up for this yet, please do so asap. Click on the following link for WhatsApp **

**If you do not have the app already, download it prior to clicking the link.

July 21st, 2026

The WEA membership has ratified the Tentative Agreement for the three-year contract with the Board.

Upon Board approval, we will be in contract through June 30, 2029.

July 13th, 2026

The WEA Team has reached a Tentative Agreement with the Board. The General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, July 21st will now be a Ratification Meeting. The meeting will be held in the Westerville Central High School Auditorium at 6:00 pm, but doors open at approximately 5:30 pm. Mark your calendars.

The meeting will be your only opportunity to hear the details of the agreement and cast your vote. It is imperative that all members are in attendance.

You must bring a photo ID and will need to initial next to your name to receive a ticket to enter the auditorium. Tickets will be collected at the door so if you leave the auditorium, you need to get a ticket from the person at the auditorium door so that you can re-enter the auditorium.

Everyone will sign in twice, once to enter the meeting and again before you vote. Sign-in sheets will be set up on tables by building name. You will be on the list of the building that you were on last year. If your name does not appear on the list, you may NOT add it; you will need to go to one of your other buildings rosters and see where you are listed. If you are not listed anywhere, there will be a member verification table. You must show a photo ID, regardless of the building roster.

Members must be in attendance to cast their vote. This is the only day and time that voting will be held.

Only WEA members will be permitted into the auditorium. Children 12 or under may attend if needed.

July 7th, 2026

The Westerville Education Association will have a General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, July 21st. The meeting will be held in the Westerville Central High School Auditorium at 6:00 pm, but doors open at approximately 5:30 pm. Mark your calendars.

The General Membership meeting will be your opportunity to hear from the bargaining team on the status of negotiations. It is imperative that all members are in attendance.

Sign-in sheets will be set up on tables by building name. You will be on the list of the building that you were on last year. If your name does not appear on the list, you may NOT add it; you will need to go to one of your other buildings rosters and see where you are listed. If you are not listed anywhere, there will be a member verification table. You must show a photo ID, regardless of the building roster.

Only WEA members will be permitted into the auditorium. Children 12 or under may attend if needed.

June 30th, 2026

Our team met with the Board's team on Monday and Tuesday this week. We had lots of conversation but we still have not reached agreement on core issues.

The parties will return to the table on Tuesday, July 7th at 9am.

June 24th, 2026

WEA had three days of bargaining scheduled for this week. Our team met with the Board's team on Monday and Wednesday, and worked as a team on Tuesday.

We have not reached agreement on core issues.

Our team is asking that 30 members sign-up to attend the Board of Education meeting on Monday June 29th. Here is the link.

Please wear your WEA Gear.

June 6th, 2026:

Our WEA bargaining team spent more than 10 hours at the table with administration this week.

Throughout the two sessions, discussions regarding a number of items from the initial proposals occurred and a few areas of agreement were identified.

While some progress was made in clarifying positions, significant differences appear to remain on several key issues that directly impact our working conditions.

The WEA negotiations team will be meeting to draft counter proposals before we go back to the table with administration on June 22nd . We have three consecutive days scheduled for bargaining and will provide an update via home email addresses after we have concluded on June 24th .

We remain committed to pursuing a fair and equitable contract that respects the work we do every day.

June 1st, 2026:

Our WEA Bargaining Team met with the Board’s team today, June 1st, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The parties will continue discussions on Friday, June 5th, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. An additional communication will be sent after Friday.

As a friendly reminder, do not discuss the information contained in these updates with Admin or non-members. If Admin or non-members approach or press you for information, please do not respond and instead email a member of the bargaining team with the individual's name and the nature of their question. If a member approaches you with questions, please direct them to Bargaining Chair Trevor Kielmeyer and/or members of the bargaining team.

May 20th, 2026:

Our WEA Bargaining Team exchanged initial bargaining proposals with the Board’s team on May 19 at 4:30 p.m. Below is an overview of the Board’s initial proposal. This is what they felt comfortable and safe presenting as a starting point:

-An increase to an 8-Hour Workday with a 30-minute Lunch

-0% raise

-A new scheme and calculation for Severance Pay qualification which will have a currently incalculable negative financial impact for each of us individually

-Requiring a two (2) day Minimum Notice for Personal Days

-Elimination of CISC, HSSC, TLSC, MSSC, and LREAC; which effectively eliminates our voice

-Significant restrictions to Academic Freedom

-Elementary Specific: Elimination of Recess and Cafeteria Duty Aides

-Secondary Specific: Expand to a 6-period Day

--For every 6 teachers, we could lose 1 classroom position

The Board’s initial proposal represents drastic negative changes to our working conditions, shows a lack of respect, and is a direct attack to limit our professional voice.

Our WEA bargaining team will be hard at work over the next week preparing our response. WEA and the District are scheduled to return to the bargaining table on June 1 and June 5 to continue negotiations. Please check home email for updates as bargaining continues.

Our bargaining team remains committed to advocating for a fair contract that protects our profession, retains our voice, and reflects the value of the work we do every day. As we start our summer break, member solidarity may become crucial in securing the contract we deserve.

2025 RIF/Bargaining Information

Find the most current information from Flash Emails and other urgent communications here.

5/6/25 FLASH - Voting Results
On May 5, 2025, WEA voted to ratify the one year extension with a 2.7% salary increase tentative agreement between WEA and the Board of Education.
Additionally, WEA approved the MOU to extend the deadline to declare retirement while keeping insurance in light of the recent STRS announcement lowering years of service to receive full benefits. These results were certified by the WEA Elections Committee. Thank you to our members who attended the meeting and participated in the discussion.

5/2/25 FLASH -Meeting and Vote
The Westerville Education Association and the Board of Education have reached a tentative agreement on a one-year contract extension. Details of the tentative agreement will be provided to membership at a General Membership meeting at 4:30 on Monday, May 5th at the Westerville North High School Auditorium. Please bring photo ID for admittance.

The May 5th General Membership meeting will be your only opportunity to hear from the bargaining team and have your questions answered directly. A written summary of contract language changes in the tentative agreement will be provided at the meeting. However, no details regarding the tentative agreement will be released prior to the General Membership meeting. Members will have the opportunity to vote after the meeting until 7 PM. This will be the only opportunity to vote.

In addition to voting on the tentative agreement, WEA members will need to vote on a memorandum of understanding with the district. This MOU will extend the deadline for members declaring to retire with benefits due to the STRS announcement of the lowering years of service from 33 to 32 for full benefits.

4/18/25 Crisis Committee

The communication below is an introduction letter from our WEA Crisis Committee Co-Chairs. Fill out this form if you are interested in joining the WEA Crisis Committee.

Hello! Our names are Brandon Allen and Emily Winship. We are the Co-Chairs of the newly formed WEA Crisis Committee.

What is the Crisis Committee?

The Crisis Committee is a sub committee, formed to work on behalf of the Negotiations committee. This committee will serve WEA to provide information and action between the Negotiations Team and our members.

Why does WEA need the crisis committee?

As you are aware, we are facing a very difficult time in our district. Between our economic uncertainty, our colleagues losing their jobs, and the district not following our contract, communication and collective action within our membership is going to be vital. Our goal will be to share any and all information that the negotiations team needs/wants you to know as effectively and efficiently as possible. We will also be the team to reach out and mobilize our membership into action as the needs and opportunities arise.

WEA want you!

We are looking for a dedicated and diverse group of WEA members to join our committee and become leaders and flashpoints for action across our membership. To ensure that we facilitate these goals well we would like to see all buildings across all levels and educational areas represented. This will help in our communication efficiency and coverage.

If this sounds like something that you want to be a part of and you are ready to dive in, please fill out this form expressing your interest and we will get back to you soon!

In Solidarity,

Brandon Allen and Emily Winship

4/13/25 Flash:

Please complete the WEA Negotiations Survey. Please only use personal emails to complete this survey.

All the details and agreed upon processes for negotiations are outlined in chapter 2 of the WEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

As the WEA Bargaining Team continues our preparations for the bargaining process, the WEA Bargaining Team will be evaluating feedback from the above survey and then exchange contract proposals with the board later in May.

The WEA Bargaining Team wants to ensure all members understand the serious implications of the District’s recent decision to bypass the Reduction in Force (RIF) procedures outlined in Chapter 14 of our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Instead, the District is misapplying Chapter 22—specifically misrepresenting Section 22.8.

The issue is straightforward: A Reduction in Force (RIF) occurs when the district employs a fewer number of WEA members than the previous year. The District plans to reduce the number of WEA positions for the 2025–2026 school year—a clear RIF. However, instead of following the agreed-upon RIF process in Chapter 14, the District is using Section 22.8 of Chapter 22 to justify this reduction, claiming it allows for involuntary transfers as a substitute. This is a misinterpretation.

The District’s approach sidesteps critical contractual protections. Unlike the transparent and structured RIF process—which ensures due process and safeguards for experienced educators—the District’s current path forces members into an uncertain application process. Members may be required to apply for roles outside their certification or preference, with no guarantee of placement. This risks pushing valued educators toward resignation rather than offering the clarity and rights provided under RIF.

The RIF process, while difficult, includes timelines, rights, and protections—notably, a suspended contract rather than outright termination. Ignoring this process undermines both the spirit and letter of our agreement.

We recognize the District’s fiscal challenges, but financial decisions must be made in accordance with our negotiated contract. Our agreement was built to provide stability, fairness, and respect for all members—and must be honored.

WEA continues to advocate for following Chapter 14 of the contract in our communications with district leadership, as well as supporting impacted members, and consulting with OEA to continue to have the contract followed moving forward.

In Solidarity,

The WEA Bargaining Team

3/24/25 Flash:

What a great turnout at the March 17th Board of Education meeting!

WEA leadership is asking for 75 members to sign-up and attend the Board meeting on Monday, April 7th and 100 members on Monday, April 21st. The meetings begin at 6 p.m. and are held at the ELC. Click the links below to sign-up to attend. Don't forget to wear your WEA shirt!

Here is the link for future board meeting dates so you are aware of when these are. Also stay tuned as we are planning another WEA General Membership meeting.

Please reach out to Trevor Kielmeyer, Kelly Modlich, and Molly Wassmuth with any questions.

BOARD MEETING SIGN UPS:

April 7th

April 21st

3/14/25 Flash:

At the general membership meeting yesterday, we discussed that the Board of Education may not be aware that WEA members have significant questions and concerns about the direction the district is heading. WEA members are feeling disrespected!

Based on the way this school year has unfolded relative to three specific areas of conversation including the district’s reaction to the numbers reported from the Workload Process for our Spec Ed department members, the reassignment of our Instructional Coaches, and the unwillingness thus far by administration to follow our contract for the implementation of the Reduction in Force, it’s time WEA members to become more visible.

To that end, WEA leadership is asking for 50 members to sign-up and attend the Board Meeting on Monday, March 17th. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. and is held at the ELC. Click the link below to sign-up to attend. Wear a WEA shirt!

Please reach out to Trevor Kielmeyer, Kelly Modlich, and Molly Wassmuth with any questions.

March 17 Board Meeting Sign-up