Dear SPS families and staff,

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is pleased to announce that it has reached a tentative agreement with Local 302 International Union of Operating Engineers. The Local 302 represents SPS custodians, culinary services, grounds, security, and alarm monitor teams.

SPS appreciates all the hard work of both bargaining teams to reach a tentative agreement.

We are excited to have the members of Local 302 join us as we welcome our students, families, staff, and community partners for the 2023-24 school year tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Bev Redmond
Chief of Staff
Seattle Public Schools

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Posted: Sept. 5, 2023, 5 p.m.

Bargaining Update

We are excited to start the 2023-24 school year on time!

We continue to work toward a new contract with Local 302 International Union of Operating Engineers. The contract—which covers SPS custodians, culinary services, grounds, security, and alarm monitor teams—expired Aug. 31. We know how important these teams are for the success of our schools! We value the efforts of the SPS and 302 bargaining teams who are hard at work.

Our district is committed to providing all students with a quality education in safe and welcoming learning environments.

We are excited to welcome our students, families, staff, and community partners for the 2023-24 school year!

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Posted: Sept. 1, 2023

Bargaining Update

Dear SPS families, staff, and community,

I hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer break! Over the past two months, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) staff have been hard at work teaching summer programs and getting ready for the start of a new school year!  

Part of these preparations have been negotiations with our labor partners. We are actively working to achieve a new contract with Local 302 International Union of Operating Engineers.  

The contract—which covers SPS custodians, culinary services, grounds, security, and alarm monitor teams—expired Aug. 31. We know how important these teams are for the success of our schools! 

It is not unusual to go past the contract end date for these negotiations. We will continue to update you as our progress continues. You can find future updates on the Seattle Public Schools website. 

Our educators, school leaders, school staff, and central office staff are excited to welcome you and your student on the first day of school. The first day for 1st – 12th grade students is Sept. 6 and kindergarten and preschool students on Sept. 11. 

We are gearing up for a strong start to a great school year. This year will be filled with opportunities and success for our students!  

Sincerely, 

Bev Redmond 
Chief of Staff 
Seattle Public Schools