Negotiations committee continues talks on 2026-27 WBCSD–WBCEA agreement

The negotiations committee for West Bonner County District and representatives of the West Bonner County Education Association met Aug. 7 and continued bargaining on the 2026–2027 negotiated agreement. The minutes record the session began at 10:10 a.m. and adjourned at 11:55 a.m.

The documented agenda said the parties would "Continue Discussion of Negotiated Agreement Articles." The minutes list WBCEA representatives Amy Cary, Mike McMahon and Jared Hughes and WBCSD representatives Anne Yount, Kim Spacek, Tracy Rusho, Kendra Salesky and Margaret Hall as present. The record identifies Articles IV (Extra Duty) and V (Extract Day contracts) as discussed and notes leadership stipends and salary schedule language as topics to be continued.

The minutes show a follow-up meeting was scheduled for Aug. 12 at 3:00 p.m. at the District Office, 134 Main St., Priest River. The record includes an administrative note that if a quorum of the board is present, no official action will be taken during this negotiations committee session and provides a contact number for auxiliary aids.