Vancouver Public Schools is currently in negotiations with the Vancouver Association of Educational Support Professionals, or VAESP, which includes administrative and clerical professionals, paraeducators and support positions. We value our employees and take seriously our role as stewards of taxpayer dollars. Our goal is to negotiate fairly and transparently in the best interest of students, staff members and our community.
Latest updates
Oct. 30 negotiations update
Dear VPS families: Vancouver Public Schools has decided to request mediation support from the state to help us reach agreement on a new contract with the Vancouver Association of Educational Support Professionals, the union that represents secretaries, clerks, paraeducators, technology support specialists and other non-teaching positions in the district. The [...]
Oct. 26 negotiations update
Dear VPS families: As we shared in a letter to you earlier this week, contract negotiations with the Vancouver Association of Educational Support Professionals (non-teaching staff union) are a difficult challenge this year due to legislative changes in the state’s funding system for K-12 education. This letter is intended to [...]
Vancouver Public Schools negotiates new contract with Vancouver Association of Educational Support Professionals
We are finding that the bargaining process is more challenging this year due to changes in the state’s funding system for K-12 education.
A McCleary explanation, Highline Public Schools, June 2018
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