By an 80 percent margin, Haines Borough teachers last week voted to reject a compensation proposal negotiated between union representatives and the school district.
The borough school board had better luck with non-teaching employees, approving a two-year contract with those workers Tuesday that includes about a 5 percent raise for most workers. It will cost the district $130,400 total over the next two years.
Haines Education Association President Lisa Andriesen said the district’s offer to…
