Tim Sato News Today

After a negotiation process that grew tense at times, and dragged on for 13 months, Portola Valley Elementary School District teachers have reached an agreement with the district on a new contract.

Armed with large posters stating facts and quotes related to a contentious bargaining process, teachers and parents came before the school board on Nov. 17 to support better treatment and pay for teachers.

Teachers are urging the Portola Valley Elementary School District not to add an extra half-hour to already busy work days as part of negotiating a new union contract.