Holland Public Fast Facts #5

The current Holland teacher negotiations isn’t about money. It’s all about respect for the Holland community, the teachers and the educational future of Holland students.

• The school board abandoned the traditional cooperative method of problem solving with the teachers by hiring an out-of-town attorney. It’s about respect for tradition.
• The school board has ignored efforts by the teachers to settle the contract without spending the district’s surpluses. It’s about respect for teachers.
• The school board has already defied the community’s wishes by privatizing school employees and restructuring neighborhood schools without community input. It’s about respect for the community.
• The teachers have always recognized and respected the diversity of the community. They provide all students with a quality education. It’s about respect for the Holland community and its students.