Seattle schools, teachers believe they have tentative contract agreement

Seattle schools, teachers think they’ve agreed

SEATTLE — Seattle’s teachers union and Seattle Public Schools say they think they’ve reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.

Union Executive Director Glenn Bafia said Monday evening the two sides plan to meet again Tuesday to review language and proposals. If they’re in agreement, he tells The Seattle Times they plan to announce that Tuesday afternoon. Neither side would provide details before then.

Teachers are to vote on the contract Thursday if a tentative agreement is reached.

Classes in Seattle schools are to start Sept. 8.

Information from: The Seattle Times, www.seattletimes.com