89% Yes Votes from Teachers for 11% Raise over 2 Years

Hayward teachers voted on a proposed contract this afternoon after the first day schools with most teachers and students back in classes. Out of all 1,300 Hayward teachers, 77% casted the votes. Among the voters, 89% voted YES v.s. 11% voted NO. The 89% YES votes retifies the new contract which calls for 11% raises over two years and a one time 1% bonus later this year. To give you some figures, after all the raises kick in, pay for teachers will range from $53,000 to $88,000 a year.

This final 11% settlement was made possible by the strike and the overwhelming supports from the parents. The vote marks the beginning of healing for the community and district's All Means All mission.